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Old 03-25-2011, 11:58 PM
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Ok 96 monte, 3100 can i just swap pcms with the same year and engine? will it have to be programmed? any help appreciated... oh and will it affect VATS system. Thanks guys
 
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Old 03-26-2011, 07:41 AM
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The PCM needs to be programmed with the VIN in your car to work.
 
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Old 03-26-2011, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by needasmoke24
Ok 96 monte, 3100 can i just swap pcms with the same year and engine? will it have to be programmed? any help appreciated... oh and will it affect VATS system. Thanks guys
Another problem with swapping stock PCM's is that they are sometimes locked (depending on year) from GM... So entering your cars VIN would have to be done at or by a dealer... Other members here might have more detailed info... Good luck...
 
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Old 03-27-2011, 10:56 PM
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Hope to find the answer, may have to be changed...
 
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Old 03-27-2011, 11:05 PM
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It might work, you might need a case relearn, or you might need to get it unlocked
 
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