Cannot connect to PCM/ECM, bootloader error

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Dallas S

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Jun 17, 2009
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went to tune an 05. hit read PCM instead of program PCM. hit the stop button and went to program PCM. flashscan now says it cannot connect to the PCM and then an error message pops up and says bootloader error cannot connect to PCM. truck wont crank.

pulled batterys off and fuses. going out now to retry. help?
 
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Kat

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Shut down everything and unplug everything and try again. If it has an aftermarket stereo you have to completely disable it.
 
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Dallas S

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installed batterys and it started. went to read the PCM and it got to 907k of 10xx and it stopped reading. waited for a few min and nothing changed. hit the stop button and now the same thing. so I have the batts disconnected and will try and just programing the computer. havent ever had this issue. no aftermarket mods.
 
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Dallas S

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truck starts and runs fine. but I can't reprogram it! heres what pops up:

20:10:29.659: Scanning for EFILive FlashScan V2 USB
20:10:29.679: Autodetect interface ...
20:10:31.482: Interface not detected
20:10:32.233: Scanning for EFILive FlashScan V2 HAPI
20:10:32.253: Autodetect interface ...
20:10:32.453: Interface firmware version: 2.6.6
20:10:32.503: Connection to [FSV2] interface is OK
20:10:32.583: Interface firmware model: FSV2
20:10:32.613: Interface firmware version: 2.6.6
20:10:32.643: Interface firmware date: Dec 14, 2008
20:10:32.673: FlashScan serial number: 003744784701
20:10:32.703: FlashScan license number: 003744784701
20:10:32.743: Disconnecting ...
20:10:33.244: CAN-VPW Bridge Deactivated
20:10:33.384: Disconnected
20:10:34.095: Scanning for EFILive FlashScan V2 USB
20:10:34.135: Autodetect interface ...
20:10:35.978: Interface not detected
20:10:36.769: Scanning for EFILive FlashScan V2 HAPI
20:10:36.799: Autodetect interface ...
20:10:36.979: Interface firmware version: 2.6.6
20:10:37.060: Connection to [FSV2] interface is OK
20:10:37.170: CAN-VPW Bridge Activated
20:10:37.210: Current protocol set to: "SAE J1850 VPW"
20:10:37.230: Autodetect PCM...
20:10:37.450: Connection to PCM is OK
20:10:37.470: Autodetect TCM...
20:10:37.570: Connection to TCM is OK
20:10:37.620: Current protocol: "SAE J1850 VPW"
20:10:37.670: Interface firmware model: FSV2
20:10:37.700: Interface firmware version: 2.6.6
20:10:37.730: Interface firmware date: Dec 14, 2008
20:10:37.771: FlashScan serial number: 003744784701
20:10:37.811: FlashScan license number: 003744784701
20:10:38.091: Getting status...
20:10:38.201: Status: OK.
20:10:39.283: Bootloader version: DLLY_v1.4C (06F0-035F)
20:10:39.333: Preparing ECM for reflash...
20:10:39.483: ECM seed is: $1511
20:10:39.493: Unlock attempt 1 of 1
20:10:39.693: Initializing ECM...
20:10:40.555: Initializing ECM, step 1 of 4
20:10:40.635: Initializing ECM, step 2 of 4
20:10:41.566: Initializing ECM, step 3 of 4
20:10:43.228: Initializing ECM, step 4 of 4
20:10:48.626: Initializing bootloader...
20:10:55.947: Initializing bootloader, step 1 of 4
20:10:55.997: Error
20:11:12.430: ECM is in an unknown state.
20:11:14.634: Clear emisison related DTCs...
20:11:14.784: Clear DTCs for all modules...
20:11:15.535: Disconnecting ...
20:11:16.116: CAN-VPW Bridge Deactivated
20:11:16.136: Disconnected
20:11:16.146: Data transfer was interrupted.
20:11:24.728: Done!
 
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bluessmax said:
x2, i also had a problem like this the other day (my junk always has issues) and it would not read out with 7.5 for anything, but read out fine with v8... Try v8 and let us know how it works out
Click to expand...

My experience was right the opposite experience. V8 locked up my fathers LMM, after the battery disconnect V7 brought it to life.
 
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Your firmware is over 2 years out of date! You really should update that, along with your bootblock and software before you try and program your truck.

If you are running the current V7.5 build 139, we suggest that you downgrade your software to build 133 because of the reported LLY failed flashing issues. Software can be downloaded here http://www.efilive.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=133

Cheers
Cindy
 
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It will be fixed in the next release which may be as early as this weekend or could be another week or 2 away.

To downgrade you need to uninstall EFILive (use the uninstall tool) and delete the C;\Program Files\EFILive folder and your C:\My Documents\EFILive files after you've saved/backed up any files you want to keep.

The process to uninstall should only take a few minutes; it's probably longer to download the full install of 133.

Cheers
Cindy
 
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Dallas S

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downloaded 133 :thumb:

but I got it to work the next day after failure. no issues at all. read and programed like every other truck. must have had a bad night :eek:

thanks for the help!
 
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