I bought a brand new ecu, does this need an initial flash by the dealer, or is there something I can do with hp tuners. Is it totally blank as in no programming or anything on a new ecu? Thx.

 

I'm no expert but I'm guessing a write entire on HPT

 

You will need a clutch relearn done with a tech2 or equivalent. You will also need to do a security relearn instructions for that are on here or zzp site

 

I'm at the dealer and they're saying this "New" ecu that looks new, is not new and had been flashed before, and is taking longer than usually to do the security relearn. Fml, good thing I only paid $130 for it and through PayPal so I can get my money back if it's shot.

 

So if you buy a new pcm does it just need to be flashed to your car by the dealer to work or does it already come with programming, was that ever figured out?

 

it needs to be programmed if brand new

 

Read two post above yours...
If you got one from zzp then just a security relearn...

 

Yeah, I bought 2 ECMs off this site and just did the security relearn on both with no issues.

 

How much the security relearn run?

 

Free

 

Really wouldnt you have to take it to the dealer?

 

Yea a security relearn if I'm not mistaken is a do it yourself thing. Go to zzp website and look up there pcm and go to to the specs of it and it will tell you how to do a security relearn

 

Ohh cool thanks

 

Yup. Do it yourself. ZZP site, like Booth said. Not that I know what it's doing, but it works.

 

If i get a used pcm with stock tune would i still need to get the clutch relearn?

 

just curious, before you do the security relearn, does the engine not even crank over or does it crank and just not start up? I'm chasing a bug on my car and not sure what's going on.

 

It wont crank. After the 3rd attempt it should start

 

cool man, thanks

 

Np mate. Just follow what they have on zzp and it worked like a champ