Replacing SAM Module can I reprogram a used unit from the exact same year/model?

symptoms It takes longer than normal for your vehicle to pick up speed. Gear Slippage: Your transmission switches gears without warning or without you shifting. Inability to Shift: You can't shift out of neutral. their prices online $150 and up but try to see if reprogramming will work How to reprogram a transmission control module Steps to Resetting Transmission Control Module

1. Step 1: Turning Key Position.
2. Step 2: Press gas pedal.
3. Step 3: Keep Waiting.
4. Step 4: Turning the Key Off.
5. Step 5: Releasing Gas Pedal.
6. Step 6: Wait Again.
7. Step 7: Ready.
8. Identification.

BUT BEFORE DOING ANYTHING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQWMsgeNu8s

It would help if you told us what you are working on, year, make, model, so we can give you more exact instructions.

These modules are pre programmed so they will be plug and play provided you replace it with the exact same part number on your module. Most US spec vehicles had the same unit from 1995-1997

Mmmmm.... start here:
2005 saturn vue bcm reprogram Google Search

and this:
http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195610

See this:
2004 saturn bad body control module

then here:
Saturn BCM body control module Removal

Try these YOUTUBES... NOT the same year:
2004 saturn bad body control module

2002 Saturn Veu BCM issue and quick fix
(this MAY help you)?

Anthony

I know, , experience talks.
we buy new belt and the clerk gabs abox
1: wrong belt in box, last customer returned it like that.
2: clerk gave you wrong box used wrong engine table(GATES)
3: you told clear wrong and he did it wrong.
4: learn that some engines even same 1.6L displacement had 2 head types that year. or series of years.
my car here, has 3 belts sold for it, 2 are wrong, per above.
no belt brand told just 164 code (gates?)

OP never told it is a toyota , nor the year, wow no year.
3s-fse =1987 to 2000 year made. no car model told what can go wrong, answer ALL. that.
DOHC engine 2 cams. CR = 9.8 (3S-FC, 3S-FE, 3S-FSE)
2.0L engine 1,998 cc, 121.93 cu-in
step one make sure both belts new and used, laid top of each other have same number of teeth and pitch. (viewed) if not WRONG belt.
OOPS? (the new belt can be touch tighter.,old belt stretched be longer or even a wreck)
some models have VVT, in the head and may change the T belt USED, no car told no year, no VVT told.
1990 turbo?
1990 camry is gates T138
1990 turbo T125

if you buy a belt for the wrong 3s-HE engine you fail
learn what is there, first, under hood. exact engine
turbo or VVT or what, make and model and year not old.






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we can only beg cars model.
Toyota Avensis (T220) Toyota Celica (T160) Toyota Celica (T180) Toyota Celica (T200) Toyota Camry (V20) Toyota Camry (V30) Toyota Camry (V40) Toyota Vista (V50) Toyota Caldina (T190) Toyota Caldina (T210) Toyota Carina (T170) Toyota Carina (T190) Toyota Corona (T170) Toyota Corona (T190) Toyota Picnic (XM10) Toyota RAV4 (XA10)

replace the ECU ( ECM ) with another unit
you will need to get one from another exact same vehicle and there should not be any other problems other than the immobilizer which you can get reprogrammed or have the keys reprogrammed to the ECM
The unit getting hot and draining the battery indicates that it has failed and has to be replaced
Wreckers / junk yards that dismantle your make of vehicle will have comparable units st a reasonable price ( probably an arm but you will keep your leg)
or there are companies that can recondition your existing unit or sell you an service exchange unit for around 2/3 the price of a new genuine unit

Yes you can get a used one ,When you remove it there will be a part number on it,Just tell the salvage yard the year,make and model, and the number on the computer.You won't have to have it reprogrammed.

ascodes

you need a new one mines does that it only displays when its extremely hot outside. I have the same car exact year and everything