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No idea if anyone has compiled anything;
What I know;
It can do pretty much any chrysler SKIM/SKREEM that I have tried
Will do a parameter reset (NOT a vin flash) of new ford PCM's
It will do some VW dash clusters but not all
 
Was plugged into a 10' Prius yesterday and it had some menu options for receiver and smart control replacement. I was just doing a dupe so I have no idea what they do, but I imagine it works.

I was at a shop yesterday to make a key for a different vehicle. While I was there they asked if I would take a look at this 2016 Honda Civic, the immobilizer light was flashing and the vehicle wouldn’t start. I walked over to the vehicle and saw they already had their Maxisys Elite connected, so I thought great I don’t need to get mine since that would be my tool of choice for this scenario. I didn’t get any info and I didn’t really ask any questions because I wanted to make an initial assessment so I knew what questions to ask. 
I want to share the diagnostic process I used to repair this vehicle thinking that it may help others. 
The first thing I did was go into immobilizer setup and attempted to perform an “all keys lost” programming. I was pretty certain it wasn’t going to work but I was looking for a specific response from the vehicle. I got what I was looking for- “immobilizer system not normal” if you get this message you can try to program the keys as many times and with as many different keys as you want and it will never work. 
Next I grabbed my antenna tester out my pocket and tested the immobilizer coil. It was putting out a signal. 
After that I went to diagnosis and did an auto scan on all modules. There were no codes in the ECM or immobilizer system but there were codes in the ABS/TCS/VSA, EPS, and a few other systems. I started checking the codes in each system one by one. I would read the codes, clear them, cycle the Key, and read them again to see which ones came back. 
The ABS system had a hard fault for “internal failure”. I ask the technician if he had checked the ABS system. “Oh ya, I put a new ABS module in it.”  Did you run the replace function in Immobilizer setup?  “What’s that?”
Then I went to the main screen on Maxisys, selected hot functions, then Immo, then immobilizer setup, then MICU,VSA replace. I followed the screen prompts and when I was done the immobilizer light was off and the vehicle started. After that I went back to the ABS system cleared and rechecked codes. Surprisingly the internal failure code was still there but my job was done. 
Normally I wouldn’t even take a job like this, the only reason I even looked at it was because I was standing next to it and they already had their Maxisys hooked up to it. If you’re going to tackle a job like this you need the right combination of tools, knowledge and luck. As the saying goes sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good!  
The only thing better than fixing somebody else’s car with your Maxisys, is fixing somebody else’s car with their Maxisys!  

This vehicle had an intermittent no start- key wouldn’t turn. Also, the key would sometimes turn but no crank.  When the key would turn but no crank, occasionally a light or two would flicker on the instrument cluster.  It uses the BMW style key with H92 blade and the Land Rover exclusive EWS4.5 system. At first I thought it might be the steering lock but it ended up being the instrument cluster. 
With the used cluster plugged in the vehicle would not start. The 8 leg EEPROM in the pictures was read off the original cluster and written to the new/used cluster. The vehicle then started and the miles were also correct. 

I find the problem with amateur computer swappers (and I include many commercial automotive repair shops in that designation) to be that they don't know how to source the correct computer. Especially is that true with transponder optional vehicles. If you are going to put in a used computer, you MUST match not only the part number, but also the ALPHA code, which is the 4 or 5 digit alphanumeric number that is usually in large letters. (sometimes they are actually all letters with no numbers) The same part number can be used for many different types of vehicles with various motors and transmissions. The Alpha code designates the calibration information that is flashed to that computer and that calibration information is critical to allow that particular vehicle profile to start, run, and shift etc. If the Alpha code is wrong, the computer will have to be flashed to ever work.
Did the alpha codes match on the computers? Did you check to see if his vehicle was transponder equipped? That is a transponder optional year. If it is a non transponder vehicle, all it needs is the correct computer. It will plug and play with no additional programming needed. I have trained some of my shops on how to get the correct computer. Sometimes they call me to program one, and when I show up I see that it is not transponder equipped. The key is sitting in the ignition, but they never tried jt. I reach in and start the vehicle, collect my trip charge, and hit the road.
If the vehicle was using a chipped key, it is only a matter of editing the VIN and transferring the secret key.  I am not sure if there is a way to do that on the bench. That goes above my current pay scale. 

FYI, it didn't work. 

A friend brought me a dead ECM and a used working one. I found the EEPROM chip (95080) and just put the old data on the working ECM. Does anyone know if there will be further steps to sync ECM? 

PCM=Powertrain Control Module. It's supposed to be a single module that controls both the engine and transmission. In practice, most people don't really know what either term means and the distinction is unimportant, so the two terms are typically used interchangeably. Things get muddied further by people using ECM and ECU to mean electronic control module and unit, respectively, so PCM is often used to prevent any ambiguity about which particular module is being discussed.

So was the ECM or the PCM replaced?
ECM = Engine Control Module, PCM = Power Control module yes?
 
Or does it matter? The screens just say PCM so I'm curious for future reference, as we just bought one of these tools for this exact purpose.

This is a tutorial on syncing a used ECM to a Chrysler Town and Country using Autel Maxisys. This vehicle is a 2005 but the process is the same for pretty much any Chrysler. The newest I've done with the Maxisys is a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and the process was identical. 

Select Diagnostics

Then Chrysler

Next Automatic Selection

Make sure to manually enter the VIN and do not use the Read function. If you use the read function it will read the incorrect VIN out of the recently installed used ECM. After you enter the VIN click OK. 

Although not necessary, it's always a good idea to check and clear all fault codes so select Diagnosis. 

And then Auto Scan. 

If you want, after reading the fault codes, you can go into each module and review them or just use the Quick Erase function to clear them. 

Scroll down to Skim/Skreem and double click the line or single click the arrow.

Select Special Functions

Then PCM Replaced

Click OK

Enter the PIN and then click OK

If the PIN was entered correctly click OK

Click OK

Make sure the VIN is correct and click Yes

Click OK

Click OK
You're done, that's all there is to it.
 
 
2004-2007 Chrysler Town & Country Used ECM Replacement with Autel Maxisys by Jay Hanf.pdf

Used ecu
The dealer tool programs the VIN only if there is no VIN in the ECU, meaning virgin. If it recognize a VIN then it doesn't allow to over write it

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Body control can be set with tech 2 or tech 2 win.BCM has to have vin and odo installed .
you may also be able to do BCM with Autel.Remember vehicle will start with non coded BCM a few times then it will lock.Cannot be unlocked.

Funny that Jay as I have use all of the above including the Denon, but I have found a new way to remove the smd through the board pins.... Just put more flux on each pin and then remove and makes much easier with new solder.

Price no object, PACE soldering is the porn of the industry. They supply military with equ and training... The square thing at end of heat source is not an air concentrator... it contacts the device legs, so the solder melts on all legs simultaneously, without undue heat to device nor board and surrounding devices.
Anyone want to get me a neato birthday gift this coming NOV, this would definitely not be treated like all those sweaters I have gotten over the years

JBC is the best but the HAKKO 951 is an awesome substitute for the JBC as they are priced really high. My Hakko is ready to solder in 30 seconds no joke.

I have a private branded one, and the threaded collar on iron split... it is cheap on build quality. Distributor rushed me two collars.

always try and go for individual units. When you buy these combined units then normally the solder iron is junk.

GM states that VINs in other modules can be corrupted, when and if this happens, any module with a corrupted VIN will need to be replaced.  I have had transmission shops put used transmissions into GM AA vehicles and the TCM will not program as it is VIN locked. These also did not brick the cars.  GM CAN vehicles will not allow programming a used BCM using SPS but the attempt will hurt nothing but time.
 Basically, if you are swapping the listed modules mentioned in the videos, you chance ruining other modules on the AA network or BUS. I have seen it happen as well as not happen. I for one advise my customers that they must use new parts as per GM. 
 

Just an FYI when swapping used modules on GM Architecture A vehicles.  Please watch the video in the link provided to understand what can happen if you install
used Electronic Modules in these vehicles.    I have seen this happen, fortunately it was the owner of the vehicle that put the used components into his Camaro and bricked the car!