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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 07:26 AM
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do you have something related to my question or you're writing just to be able to re-read your self and laugh?
The answer is maybe.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 07:53 AM
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both trucks are 2000 as i first said only difference are the donor truck is 4wd small cab and mine 2 wd quad cab ( 4 doors )
I don't think the PCM cares if it is 4wd or not. Have to have the PCM flashed to the correct VIN though.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 08:15 AM
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I don't think the PCM cares if it is 4wd or not. Have to have the PCM flashed to the correct VIN though.
ok so no mather where i take the pcm i have to get it flashed?
 
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 04:29 PM
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Yep. PCM talks to every other system on the truck, and gets upset if the VIN numbers don't match. Things like ABS, and Airbags stop working. (and leave the lites on in the dash.)
 
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Yep. PCM talks to every other system on the truck, and gets upset if the VIN numbers don't match. Things like ABS, and Airbags stop working. (and leave the lites on in the dash.)
ok thank you very much for taking the time to answer my questions i really appreciate it!
 
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