computer swap

[justryan]

i currently have a 2012 sonic that has a trifecta budget tune that i believe is giving me issues. i found a junkyard that has a stock computer from a 2012 can i just simply swap computers i like i could on my gm pickup.

 

[ak215371]

Hmmm are they the same engine, transmissions? Not sure if that would matter, but the VIN could possibly problem. But maybe Chevy dealer could flash the new one for you, try calling them.

 

[justryan]

everything the same.

 

[Natesriv]

doesn't turning the cruise control off turn the tune off? I mean the light on the dash is off.....

 

[justryan]

i thought it was the other way around either way i do not think the budget tune has that option.

 

[Natesriv]

Hmmmm I thought it was on with the light on, off with it off... but that could be reversed...yeah I'd not heard of the budget not having that option... if they're the same I'd say yes you can...might be a hiccup or two when 1st started and paramaters would be different, or other things like that... If the part is cheap enough, I'd swap, but be ready to switch back real quick.

Good idea would be to disconnect positive terminal for about 10 minutes then totally disconnect the battery. This should clear any codes in wherever memory is kept...

Good question though!

 

[justryan]

im not to sure on the cruise it seems be perform the same way either way. i didn't buy the tune but i know it is an older build.

 

[Dogz]

My car has the full tune & is off when cruise is off, hot tune with cruise on.
What's the prob with your car?

 

[Stew]

Do not swap any modules (ECM, BCM, etc) unless you want a no start condition.

Do Not Swap Control Modules

 

[Beastlick]

How about just flash back to stock and see if your problem continues....

 

[$ub$onic]

Flash to stock...

 

[justryan]

do i need to take it to a dealer? i do not have any way to flash it i have no hadware

 

[$ub$onic]

How did you flash the trifecta tune on it?

 

[justryan]

Came on the car. So basically I'm stuck with this **** trifecta tune and I can't get a response from them they don't even have a phone number.

 

[Chrish051873]

trifecta will send you the tune file again if you have a vin, and maybe also the factory file as well.

if you ask them nicely lol

 

[justryan]

I've emailed posted on their forum and also found out where it was purchased from and got no where. It's getting to the point of being unsafe it hits 4k and sputters and losses all power

 

[VaBumbleBee]

Came on the car. So basically I'm stuck with this **** trifecta tune and I can't get a response from them they don't even have a phone number.

Why do you assume its the tune? Maybe you just have a piece of **** car.

Also, my trifecta tune goes to stock when the CC is enabled, and there is a BIG
difference when in power mode.

Love my trifecta tune and have always got prompt service when contacting them at WOT.

 

[justryan]

Well it only happens when it's cold,other people have had the same issue, no codes ever come up, the tune is an old version which I heard had issues, changed the plugged gapped them correctly and changed the plug manifold thingy, the plugs I took out looked like a absolute garbage. And the overall drivabilty sucks 25% throttle is the same if not better than wot.

 

[justryan]

got an email turns out that this tune is not designed for modifications it came with a full exhaust, cai and some sort of bov modification.

 

[Beastlick]

....changed the plug manifold thingy

That was probably the culprit...

Regardless, you are going to need a red cable to retune, or tune back to stock. If you take it to a dealer, they will more than likely void any warranty left on the vehicle. It sounds like the person you bought it from, did not take good care of it... Best of luck resolving the issues!