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Offline WWI Flying Ace

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Removing an ECM?
« on: April 04, 2012, 05:16:07 PM »
What is the simplist way to remove the ECM?  I am taking the plunge w/Westers and need to get them the car's "brain".  Anyone got pics of the process or suggestions on things to look out for?
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Re: Removing an ECM?
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2012, 06:51:31 PM »
Is quite simple to take it off.
The task is getting it back in making sure you do not bend any of the pins.
Unplug the positive cable from the battery.
There are to tabs on the top of the ECM just pull up on them, this will disconnect the ECM from the tabs,  and then slide up and out.
Hope this helps.
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Re: Removing an ECM?
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2012, 06:56:12 PM »
If you have a laptop, you can buy HP Tuners and do everything via e-mail. It is well worth the money.
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Re: Removing an ECM?
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2012, 12:13:44 AM »
Quote from: LatinVenom on April 04, 2012, 06:51:31 PM
Unplug the positive cable from the battery.

Only do that after you have disconnected the negative terminal from the battery, because if you ground your wrench while trying to remove the positive terminal you will weld your wrench to whatever you grounded it on.  Not to mention you could fry some electronics in the process.
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Re: Removing an ECM?
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2012, 09:48:38 AM »
Quote from: Sol Asylum on April 05, 2012, 12:13:44 AM
Only do that after you have disconnected the negative terminal from the battery, because if you ground your wrench while trying to remove the positive terminal you will weld your wrench to whatever you grounded it on.  Not to mention you could fry some electronics in the process.

And really ruin your day!
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Re: Removing an ECM?
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2012, 10:25:20 AM »
Sounds like I could weld myself to the fender too! :buff:
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Re: Removing an ECM?
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2012, 11:36:33 AM »
Lyndon mentioned that I could get and send a different ECM if the service number matches the one I have.  Does anyone know where can I find the service number?  Is it printed on the part and visible?   
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Re: Removing an ECM?
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2012, 01:17:08 PM »
it is printed on the ecm.
stick a camera with a flash and take some pics to get a good look at the service number
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Removing an ECM?
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2012, 03:39:28 PM »
What year and make?  There are only two service numbers for the turbo cars I believe.  1 for the 07's, and 1 other for everything else.
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Re: Removing an ECM?
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2012, 03:42:15 PM »
07 Solstice GXP.
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Re: Removing an ECM?
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2012, 05:47:12 PM »
Service # for a 2007 ECM for GXP is:
12605038
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