SPECIFIC TO OBD-II (1995-PRESENT) FORD
Auto & Heavy Duty Computer Supply in conjunction with ECMtogo.com offers OBD-II Flash-programming services added to our REPAIR/REMAN service for OBD-II ECU, PCM & body control computers. We presently can accomodate all OBD-II FORD vehicles and can supply plug and play REMAN off-car flash/programming your exsisting core or from our vast inventory. All we need is your VIN and mileage. This is the latest software updates authorized by FORD Motor Corp. Meaning, once it is purchased, it is not necessary to go to the dealer to have it programmed. We also offer
programming for most OBD-II units that have "lost" their memory. VIN
and mileage are necessary and other models require more info to accommodate this
procedure.
If a repair service does not include "Flash-Programming to your VIN" in the description, please email or call us for further instructions.
SPECIFIC TO
OBD-II (1996-2004) CHRYSLER/MOPAR
OBD-II computers in cars are now equipped
with the greatest technology available. At the factory, they must be flashed or
programmed to fit the specific requirements of the make and model and
application. You can no longer acquire a used unit and install it into the
vehicle, nor can you just repair them. Once they are removed, they loose
their programming in most cases and MUST be reprogrammed to the application as
specified by the VIN (vehicle identification) number.
Our research shows OBD-II PCM (powertrain control module or ECU-ECM) computers including many Chrysler/Mopar units have attributes specific to these models that have produced some problematic events. We find 2 major catagories of potential catostrophic adverse affects to the PCM. The way they are manufactured - jell filled, designed to keep moisture and heat from adversely affecting the unit, and the way they are mounted -inside engine compartment, often fixed to the engine.
This design was intended to better fit the technology. The problem is the PCM units are exposed to the elements the engine is exposed to. Including weather, ambient heat and extreme conditions under the hood attached to the engine. These delicate computer processing engine management system and diagnostic computers are also damaged from movement (primary & secondary concussions) and from internal heat (leads to internal conponent failure and the gell filled precludes sufficiant required REMAN procedures. Due to these factors, they do not have a high repairability factor, and the aftermarket Flash/programming software is problematic (updated published date- Sept 2007). So presently, we recommend staying with the Dealer for Chrysler OBD-II ECU products. | 
