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  • how much is that reprogrammer and where can i get it.

  • @187thenewbreed over a grand last time I checked, Cardone flash 2 programmer, google it.

  • Cool Hand Scotty thanks for the video.

  • I have to say when I first saw your videos I thought you were slightly "weird" just by the way you act, but now I realise your a very enthusiastic and energetic person, I really enjoy your video's and they help me very much. Keep em comin Scotty.

  • So basically its a flash tool,

    Is there any software available for this tool to ream the xml files and modify them yourself?

  • @richardrollings Not to my knowledge, I only use it to put in upgraded manufacturer software.

  • $1,200 for the reprogrammer. I could buy either HPTuners or the GM Tech 2 scanner for less than that. I really don't see any justification for buying it. I could just take my car in to a dealer and have them update the software if it needs it. Even that would be cheaper than the reprogrammer.

  • @482lost Yes, this video is to show people how computers are reprogrammed, I'm not advising a do it yourselfer to buy the machine. It's for mechanics who are serious about working on modern cars.

  • @scottykilmer Oh, I looked at it from the wrong point of view then. My bad.

  • Thanks for the help crackhead!

  • There is failure to communicate and it is reprogramming your pcm will not make it communicate if it has communication problems is most likely a short to ground on v-ref or pcm relay problems in fact most updates are not for the engine the are for transmission and after working for ford for almost 10 years i can tell you that maybe only 3 out of the 1,000 i did actually resolved the customer concern and most likley attempting this yourself can cause the pcm to crash during programming

  • @southerncowboy30 I doubt if anyone is going to try to program it themselves, as this machine costs over a thousand bucks. I made the video to show people how it's done by mechanics.

  • @scottykilmer hell i would.

  • Hey scott do you think i could do this with my 1994 ranger that has a 3.sl0w? I know it has a computer and all that im just wondering if there is any actual updates for it where would i go to check?

  • @the18gearJammer no, it doesn't have that capability, it's too old. Only 96 and newer can do it.

  • can you use that to romove the governor on a 2001 chrysler town and country?

  • @MySamisbest only if you knew how to write a program to do that

  • @scottykilmer where can i get this flash programmer

  • @50316oscar just google "flash 2 reprogrammer Cardone"

  • @scottykilmer how much does it cost....i saw the price and is way high..

  • @scottykilmer how much does this actually cost now in days..

  • hello I have taken a c1500 chevy truck and turned it into a k1500 the 2 trucks I used where both 97 trucks as to keep the interchange problems to a min. every thing is great but my speedo is now 6 miles slow at 50 mph I have reset comp to tire size, changed antilock comp from the 2 to the 4wd swapped dash in trucks the only thing I left to check is the wheel speed sensors or does the reluctor ring the same in a 4l60e and on and transfer case 

  • i have a friend who has a 2004 chry sebring that he was told needs to be flashed. i wasn't there to hear it, but he says that the tech who told him that said the dealership won't or can't do it. does that make sense? anyway, cool to know it can be done on our own...what does a piece of equip like the flash 2 cost? curious....

  • 04 Toyota Seqouia Vsc/trac and check engine light all came on at the same time. Would this be the solution or is there an actual problem?

  • @MrSiyamson na, you have a problem. on those, when the check engine light comes on, it automaticallyturns the VSC off, so then that light comes on too.

  • thanks scotty for replying to my message, when i sent you the question about the reprogramming for the saturn i forgot to mention the car was involved in a wreck and has being without battery, ducts from the radiator to transmission, and had to get a new key...everything is put together but the car wont turn on all the way,, will your previous answer also apply to this situation?several mechanics looked at the car with no fix..thanks for your quick response!!!

  • @lilibeth1987 yes, you would have to reprogram the computer to accept a new key . Scotty

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  • hi scotty I will like to know if that will work on my saturn vue 06, battery good, it sounds like it starts but turns off by it self, right away...???

  • @lilibeth1987 doubt reprogramming is your problem, and anyway, there are not saturn dealers left so they don't update programming on em anymore. Watch my video "how to fix a car that idles poorly" it may be one of those. Scotty

  • @scottykilmer i (well,my now ex wife) has a 09 Saturn Aura XE. The warranty and repairs were transferred over to a local Chevrolet dealer...they had to mess with the computer when i went nuts with the sport shift and messed it all up. They just plugged it in and i had it back 45 minutes later. OReilly Auto Parts reprograms all OBDII computers on all models as well.

  • thank you scotty......i own a 1997 Mazda Protege...and i know an alternate way to re-program the computer so the engine light problem should disappear-unscrew the negative terminal cable running to battery..let it sit for 30seconds and as you are waiting..press the brake pedal.re-connect the negative terminal cable to the battery and viola!!start up the engine..and the light should disappear.

  • hi, i have a 2002 dodge durango i bought a at auction and the key fits the ignition and it physically turns but it will not start the car, i showed it to a Friend and he said i have a key with out a transponder, can this programing device be used to reprogram the computer to accept a key with no transponder ?

  • @windoes98se NO, you need to go to a dealer or a bonded locksmith to do that. I can't even get that software as I"m neither. Scotty

  • @windoes98se

    Or you can buy a key together with the corresponding receiver from a scrap vehicle and you will need to fit both.

  • Scotty you so silly :)

  • he seems a lil off

  • @freddythestandard been thinking that for years

    still awesome though

  • Lol at his hair

  • psst domestic guys: SCT tuners ;-)

  • Thanks Scotty. your the man!

  • i got a stupid question....

    will i have to do this reset system after i install a Mass Air Flow Meter?

    my original ones broke i herd you have to reset computer, but i wanted to here it from you scotty. i have a 93 4runner. thanks, Chris

  • @925goodfella No, they just figure it out themselves after driving a while. Scotty

  • Do you burn out a different mustang for every different video you put out? What happened to the other ones, you blow them up? Rev up your.....ahemmmm. BLOW UP YOUR ENGINES!

  • Hey Scotty I got a matching replacement computer for my 1999 Mazda 626 and it has a sticker on it that says" this part needs to be flashed before use" does that mean the mechanic is going to need one of those gadgets that you used? Is that all? How much does this process cost to do?

  • @calangas1 that's right, just call around to see if anyone will even do it , outside the dealer. Many guys won't touch mazda reprogramming. Scotty

  • @scottykilmer hey, somebody's got to road test them seriously. They are all new cars I road test for a week. Scotty

  • HI Scotty,

    were can I find the latest updates for a mitsubishi lancer 2003 es US Version

    to update my computer

    BR

  • @ecargir you can only get that from the manufacturer. Contact them. Scotty

  • Scotty: thanks for the quick reponce but had to pay 4000 dollar for the CNG conversion, and 50% of gas price saving, o cant leave it!

    but are the performance chips either the cheap or expensive ones on ebay giving more horse power to the car? or its a rip off ? and which are better if any the expensive or cheap ones?

  • @danduun those chips are generally a waste of time, most of the companies making them have gone bankrupt. Scotty

  • Howdy Scotty, sorry to ask here, but I hope you have the answer!

    I have jeep compass cvt 2.4 125kw benzine, have converted it to work on CNG "compressed natural gas" and now my HP is less specially when I want to pass a car or accelerate! what can I do to increase my car power?

  • @danduun forget natural gas, you lose horspower with that, go back to benzine. Scotty

  • @scottykilmer, thanks for the qyuick responce but had to pay 4200 dollar for that, so its not easy to switch back specially after I am saving now 50% of fuel cost! so there is no way at all to get bak the power?

  • @danduun Not to my knowledge. Scotty

  • @danduun I think I have answer for you. You can add electrical turbo to your engine which will cost couple hundred dollars. just goggle for electrical turbo. you just need about half an hour to install it and it adds about 10 to 20 percent to vehicle horse powers.

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  • Hey Scotty some guy came over today and did something to my Ford F150 to make a new ignition work since the last one messed up. He charged me alot and I was wondering if you know what type of device he could have possible used?

    :D

  • He hooked it up to the computer btw, and the device was sort of big, like laptop size.

  • @HostileSausage couldn't say without seeing what he did and what he used. But many guys use laptop software like Autoenginuity.con Scotty

  • hey i have eclipse 07 gs and i installed performance header and full exhaust system i wanted to reprogram my computer is it possible?

  • @usamostwanted007 I don't know, I don't do speed stuff. Try a good speed shop to see if they know. I only put in factory designed programs. Scotty

  • hey scotty please help

    i have a 2000 dodge neon that i believe my ecu burnt out. if i get a replacement like a used one from a similar car and attach it to my car what steps do i need to go through to reprogram it or can i just leave that one on as is? thanks

  • @LAPLEOPEREZ You would need it programmed to fit your car, it won't run your car unless you do that. crappy chrysler design. Scotty

  • Hey scoty! I wanna know that can I reprogram my Civic 2001 ECU without Flash 2 reprogrammer? How can I do this?

  • @shariqak11 You need a reprogrammer to pass through the programming, it's the ONLY way it can be done. There are other models of course, but none are cheap. Scotty

  • @scottykilmer thanks scotty 

  • @scottykilmer Hey Scotty, i have a 2001 toyota camry american version, and the brake lights from the middle broke up. So, I replace them, and a yellow light with a car shape showing brake lights aren't ok, appeared at the car's dashboard. How do I remove this?

  • @kosinatorable your warning systerm is broken IF all the lights do work now. Just take the dash out and throw the bulb away in that case unless you want to trace down that short, a real fun job.Scotty

  • ok @scottykilmer I need your help asap I own a 1999 plymouth breeze I woke up and went to turn my car on my dash for my gas gauge mile metter and park reverse N,D Lights didnt turn on my a/c turned on but didnt run cold every thing else was working fine the car made no noises the stereo was working it was driving, Anyways I took it a local repair shop they had to restart my computer and the was no wire problems of any sort note it has 96 k miles on it has never done this its working fine now

  • @scottykilmer part 2 do you think this will help for that problem because the repair guy told me if it happens again I might need to buy a new computer idk if thats true cause they dont special on computer stuff so I called Chyseler dealer and told me it would cost $670 dollars for labor and part please let me know what you think when you have time thank you very much"

  • @404040c Yes, chrysler makes really crappy computers that go out all the time, and if the problem reoccurs, odds are you'll need a new one. Scotty

  • @scottykilmer thanks scotty at least now I know what to do im sure their's no telling when it will happen again hope it doesnt happen till the end of the year because I want to enjoy Chritsmas not have to spend 670 so im crossing my fingers everyday

  • Hey Scotty how do I reprogram my 2006 chevy Impala LT?

  • @gkm37 You pay someone to do it with a machine like this. doubt you'd want to buy a thousand dollar machine and the software for it.Scotty

  • how would i Reprogram my 1994 lincoln continental computer

  • @502apples you can't, it's obd I, not II, and they are not programmable. Scotty

  • @scottykilmer alright thx scotty

  • Where do I buy that I need to reprogram one of my cars also what's the tool called

  • @jasonlane15 Realize it costs over a thousand dollars. Cardone makes em, flash 2 reprogrammer. Scotty

  • Emmy Award Winning? Which show?

  • @MrKonnorsniper It was called Crank It Up. Scotty

  • lol when he drives off  theres 18 leaks under his car hahaha

  • @oiyabastard No, those are leaks from the thousands of different cars I work on BEFORE I fixed em. Scotty

  • Then what's up with the My Ford Touch system in the new Fords? They can't seem to reprogram that right even with software updates.

  • @undertake782 complexity often leads to problems, the more software, the more chances of that. Scotty

  • 1:30 the start of guns n roses civil war

  • What can I do computer-wise to make my 94 Camaro v6 run faster ?

  • Dude! it seems you need to reprogam your OWN computer ...

  • @reikhard79 hope you don't make a living as a comic. Scotty

  • @scottykilmer Hey Scotty I have I Have a LR Freelander 2005, and my question is which type of reprogramming divice I should use?, thank you...

  • do you have a electronic contror mudule manual.. . .or how it work?

  • @wharz25 the flash 2 reprogrammer comes with a giant instruction booklet. It's complex stuff for sure. Scotty

  • Scarooo thaaat. If I can't make it work with Megasquirt or mechanical turbo-diesel injection...I won't drive it. I refuse to let my vehicles become an IPhone, they are tools for a specific purpose and I call the shots. The only good factory ECM is one you can sell on Ebay. It's bad enough that we have depend on cars in the first place, let alone pay for proprietary technical expertise.

  • will this reflash ecu on toyotas when you make a new key?

  • @dboytim No, immobilizer keys have a special process only dealers and licensed lock smiths can mess with IF they paid for the equipment. they will not give that info to just anyone. Scotty

  • I HEARD ABOUT JUST CHANGEING A COMPUTER CHIP IS THAT POSSIBULE ON A 90 T BIRD WITH A V 6

  • @torchbrothers yes, that computer is not programmable, it's too old. ONly chips can be changed. Scotty

  • "I'm sorry, Dave. I cannot allow you to do that."

  • lol you do have a sense of humor at the end of all your video. Nice tutorial.

  • And these reprogramming devices are available locally? (like at an autozone?)

    Btw, sweet mustang ;)

  • @lamiasubs Well, not at autozone, as they do cost a thousand bucks and upwards. Scotty

  • @lamiasubs I have a 1997 Buick park ave. & this weekend my window,my door locks,my interior lights does not come on, nor work.,only for the few seconds the door closes, all my fuses & circuit breakers are good, even when i take the key out the ignition the radio stays on . it appears to me that my car mind of it's own,it's a nice car,never had any electrical issues before>>>.HELP!!!

  • I have a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. It has some unusual electrical gremlins.. gauges flicker and wildly swing back and forth. Radio goes up and down, it will pop and go off then come back on. The overhead lights flicker, head lights flicker, the van intermittently won't start because it isn't getting enough power to spark plugs to generate an acceptable spark (floods the engine) it also stalls while driving. The SRS, Brake and Check Engine lights will flicker on and off as well, and DING!

  • @TimLenhartTech Don't know if you can make any suggestions, the alternator has been replaced with a rebuilt unit and is charging correctly. The battery is brand new and has been tested. I checked the battery to body ground and that is ok. I would greatly appreciate any input, the van only has 42k miles on it and Chrysler refuses to do anything about it.

  • @TimLenhartTech OK, realize the ECM controls charging in that thing and they often go bad. Scotty 

  • @TimLenhartTech check the charging system first, especially the alternator, as that often will do exactly that. Scotty

  • @TimLenhartTech Often just a bad alternator and or battery, check them first. Scotty

  • @scottykilmer ok, so time to warranty the rebuilt (Denso) unit and get replacement? But they tested it and it charges consistently so they wont replace it? Should I buy a new one or go to the JY?

  • @TimLenhartTech As I said, the computer ultimately controls charging in that van. Could be a bad ECM if the alternator is charging. the ECM controls voltage regulation on that thing. Scotty

  • @scottykilmer apparently you haven't heard of the vast problems with the cold solder on the instrument cluster. lol Besides that with Chryslers the BCM controls 90% of electronic functions non essential to engine function. Tim Check your accessory relay that is most likely the problem. If not check the HVAC ground and finally tear apart your cluster and check the solder joints

  • gud tip, thanks

  • @ the odometer change comments, There are tools out there that can reprogram the mileage displayed in your instrument panel. They are kindof pricey but are available.

  • @align700n ah, but it's illegal in most places to do that. Scotty

  • so whats the page for the toyota?

  • @zerohunter64 just google Toyota reprogramming software. Scotty

  • Scotty? How can I take mileage off my car. Reset the clock

  • @B00kful You can't, but you can get a junk yard dash and have whatever that mileage says. Sctty

  • yeah FORD fix or repair daily

  • From an earlier quote "this isn't for a computer that isn't communicating correctly, that would be a circuit issue requiring replacement". So is the video a lie or is that statement a lie? Because they are a tad bit at odds.

  • Oh damn if i knew it was this easy, I never would have bought that CMD flashtool for $8000

  • Can you send me a website or something that i can buy this at?

    Thanks

  • @TRcustomengineering  it's the cardone flash 2 reprogrammer, just google that. Scotty

  • What is the cost on the Flas 2 reprogrammer, thanks for sharing your wisdom with all on youtube, have a good day...................

  • @mrsteve1968 I believe it's about a thousand dollars. scotty

  • @scottykilmer

    How many cars do you have?

    20?

    30?

  • Great video, really useful tool. Going to do more research about it now. Are the downloads for the PCM reflashes free, and always acessible?

  • @woog74 Nothing is free, they charge for them all , some a whole lot., Scotty

  • How much do one of these bad boys go for?

  • @ArT2Oo0 about a thousand dollars. Scotty

  • Don't drive in the gutter, Scotty.

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  • Why is that guy screaming ?

  • @WheepyProductions I'm not screaming, that's my normal voice, I'm half deaf from working on thundering machines. Scotty

  • @scottykilmer I'm half deaf as well, but for other reasons so I know the problem ;) But in my case it's only when I'm on the phone! Cheers

  • @scottykilmer

    Haha, I could now hack into the car's computer and program the car by switching the commands around so the brake pedal controls the gas and the gas pedal controls the brakes.

    I could create mayhem by programming traffic lights with only ONE command which keeps all the lights green.

    Thanks to technology, being a computer programmer is fun now since every darn thing is computer-controlled. So there are fun things to hack!!!!

  • if only that would have worked on my 01 ram v6 the computer caught on fire that was a fun day so now i go older i've got an 81 caddy with the deisel runs better than that ram did that's for sure

  • @aftoyboy R.I.P. punctuation.

  • @ElliottsFather Hey, there's an apostrophe in there. LOL.

  • So if I have a 2003 Saab 9-3 (made by GM at the time), could I use simple reprogrammers or tuners like that instead of investing tons in imported racing tuners like bsr's handheld tuner (unrestricts accel. Fuel management etc)? Or does it just restore default ECU settings?

  • @Marter713 the reprogrammer would work, but you'd need the software to come from somewhere, the device itself just uses already formatted software and erases the old programs and installs the new ones. Scotty 

  • does this tool work on Daewoo and other foreign cars? also will it flash the computer to give u better preformance and HP?

  • @Matthew55904 It will work on any 96 and up obd II car sold in the US. It is just a tool, you have to get the software for it to upload, if you can find higher hp software, you could use it. Scotty

  • @scottykilmer so if i can find hacked software i can reprogram my car to work ways it was never designed? what would happen if i did mix brand like take 2004 Chevy Aveo software in my 2001 Daewoo Lanos since the Aveo is actually a Daewoo Kalos with the same engine as the lanos would it cause harm?

  • @Matthew55904 no, don't mix software, not a good idea. scotty

  • @scottykilmer is it possible to get a virus on your car computer using this tool? what if this fails does it back up the computers current sofware and is it possible for a car computer to crash? what stores the computers memory?

  • maybe i m wrong , but after a new software on motorcycles i have to run it min 15 min to recalibriting the system. In this time NO Throttle or other manipulations, just let is run and find out what he have new with all sensors. Mainly the mapping and the cpu soft is nothing for beginners, when you screw it up you can demag your engine. When you do not make the self diagnostic after the software set up the car / bike is running in savemode , means, high consume ( the cpu injects more gasoline )

  • @HerzausGold333 All vehicles are different, some need to do such a process, some don't. Scotty

  • v6 thinking its a v8 XD hahahaahahahah

  • and what about 1988-1995 TOYOTA COROLLA?can u plz help me out bcz all this stuff is not available in our country so how can we reprogram the ECU of Corolla!

  • @hassanaliqazilbash hehehe welcome to my world! why would you want to reprogram your ecu OBD0~OBD1 aren't programmable :) thats why there easy to mod chip! 96 and up on all cars are OBD2 which are reprogram.......

  • @hassanaliqazilbash those old ones are not reprogrammable. Scotty

  • Can't reprogram a Ford and Chrysler computer and GM is the only one you can do this to.Once the computer is programed on a Ford and Chrysler,they are done.GM has the best Computers,are reusable and can be reprogramed with a TISH program and the Tech 2 putting in the vin

  • @wafrederick That is not true, do not give out incorrect information, all newer fords and chryslers are reprogrammable. Scotty

  • @scottykilmer

    Maybe he means older chryslers ?  I know if you re-flash your Jeep they call it deathflash and it causes problems sometimes.

  • @wafrederick What the heck?????? Do you work at Ford garage? Afraid people won't pay 90/00 and hour for auto work? Jeeeezzzzz. You going to cause a hail storm with this one.

  • @cngallday Try another key and pray it works. Otherwise, get thee to a mechanic if that receiving unit has broken in the column. Scotty

  • lol look at all the oil that mustang left behind when he took off

  • @MrCohibaboy It's not from the mustang, it's old oil in the street from oil leaking cars I've fixed over the years. Scotty

  • he take long to get at u

  • just a quick question. can you also use that tool to do computer deletes on certain components and/or increase your cars performance?

  • @MazdaRX7DriftCraze NO, it's used to reprogram the entire computer software, and I only get such stuff from the manufacturers. That stuff is WAAY too complex to do yourself. Scotty 

  • @MazdaRX7DriftCraze No, it has to be used to erase the entire program and install a whole new one in, Scotty

  • Mr Kilmer, as always I deeply appreciate your time. Thank you for your expert help. I love working in cars, but this system which has deserved a video and I have kindly attached as an answer to your reprogramming video is driving me nuts! Is there any disclosed information about PASSLOCK? I can't start my car because of it. It clearly says in the owner's manual that the feature would lock the injection system, and that's exactly what's happening! Help, Mr. KILMER! Please!! :(

  • @MrSTANGlover Passlock system stinks, and someone should shoot the fools who who invented that crap. Just another money maker for the dealers. thank god my cars are all too old for that nonsence. Scotty

  • @scottykilmer And there are so many mechanics out there who have NO CLUE! My God, it is amazing. I'm just glad there are people like you or like Eric The Car Guy who love to help out and to work on cars. Mr. Kilmer, you never dissapoint! :)

  • @MrSTANGlover Yes, a CRAPPY system to be sure , but you can't get by it. You have to pay a mechanic to fix it. TRY TRY TRY to find an independant mechanic who can work on it, as dealer prices are generally SKY HIGH. Scotty

  • this might be a fool's question, but will reprograming do anything to the immobiliser.

  • @AHillLuke Yes, it will erase all the info and if you have an immobilizer, you will have to have that reprogrammed too. Generally only dealers and locksmiths have that capabiity. Scotty

  • I wonder how common this is. Of all the cars I've owned, this has never happened. Of course, sensors have failed or wire harnesses but never an ECU/DME.

  • i have a failure to communicate jeep 2001 no buS code on odometer, will not start please help

  • @andersoncity You have lost communiucation with the computer system. It can be many things, from a bad sensor shorting out the system to a wiring short to a bad computer. If you want a guess from me, the computers on those crappers go bad all the time. Scotty

  • will this work on a jeep cherokee reading no buS on the odometer, suggestion greatly appreciated, will not start turns over but doesnt hit at all. and get no buS which is "no communication" as you stated please help cant afford shop unemployed at the moment

  • @andersoncity If it doesn't communicate, odds are no reprogrammer will work cause it won't be able to