GM mechanic need

[Magnumst]

I need to have my truck serviced tomorrow, (ECM issue)I know what is wrong and know it has to be done at a dealer. Hoping for either Jeff Barnes in Eldersburg or Len Stoler in Westminster.
Thanks in advance
Scott

 

[Dmacri25]

Doesn't have to be done at a dealer, I own an independent shop and have all capabilities of the dealer.

 

[Dmacri25]

What kind of issue are you having?

 

[fnfalsar48]

Dmacri25 is correct. I also have all GM capabilities as the dealer.

 

[Dmacri25]

Dmacri25 is correct. I also have all GM capabilities as the dealer.

Seems there's a lot of fellow shop owners on here. We should start a thread. May your bays stay full!

 

[forkauto]

I have a shop as well. I have all dealer capabilities for all basic makes/models. Tell us what is going on and we can give some guidance

 

[teratos]

I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night. What seems to be the problem?

 

[BUFF7MM]

I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night. What seems to be the problem?

Touché Doc.

 

[lee2]

contact Mopar92.

 

[protegeV]

contact Mopar92.

Sounds like a gm expert

jk

 

[protegeV]

Doesn't have to be done at a dealer, I own an independent shop and have all capabilities of the dealer.

Do you guys have access to sps programming?

 

[Dmacri25]

Yes though tech 2 and snap on j2534 tool.

 

[protegeV]

Yes though tech 2 and snap on j2534 tool.

That's a good investment for a busy shop. We do programming for a lot of independent shops that don't have the capability.

 

[Dmacri25]

Yeah we get in a lot from other shops as well. Can't blame them takes awhile to get a return on investment, especially when you factor in subscription cost.

 

[protegeV]

Yeah we get in a lot from other shops as well. Can't blame them takes awhile to get a return on investment, especially when you factor in subscription cost.

There are so many issues with gm products that can be fixed by a simple reprogram or module replacement that requires programming that the cost is probably recouped faster than other makes.

 

[Dmacri25]

At least they issue updates often. And the programing process is easy compared to other makes.

 

[fabsroman]

Jesus, I am a backyard mechanic and this is the first I have ever heard about reprogramming anything. Might be really glad I am a Ford guy, what with this GM reprogramming and all the GM recalls.

 

[BlackBart]

Jesus, I am a backyard mechanic and this is the first I have ever heard about reprogramming anything. Might be really glad I am a Ford guy, what with this GM reprogramming and all the GM recalls.

Its a LOT more detailed than people think. Dealers cost more because they have the tools and tech support from the factory.

 

[LoneRanger]

Jesus, I am a backyard mechanic and this is the first I have ever heard about reprogramming anything. Might be really glad I am a Ford guy, what with this GM reprogramming and all the GM recalls.

GM isn't alone in this. I had a 2003 Explorer that had the ECM "updated" several times.

 

[ibanez320dx]

Whats really fun is trying to program a TCM for a buddy at his house when none of his computers have the appropriate plug to download the data. We had to drive to 3 different houses until we finally found a laptop that would work. Luckily he had several family members that lived near by. Darn you old Tech 2 technology! !