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Howdy..names Chris.
My specialty is in basic electronics and sensors. I've built a few stand-alone F/I setups for a Harley, racing go-kart and believe it or not a racing lawnmower!
15+yrs as an ASE master mech and the last 10 as a network security admin.
And yes, I build robots ;D
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well i am new to this board and to the world of programming. i am just starting out and found that i am pretty clueless to what i am suppose to be doing. so i am just going to hang around and watch and learn for the most part.
but other than that i am a better wrench turner than i am at writing code. but if i have anything usefull i will post it.
btw name is don ;D
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Hi All,
I have two hats: My vendor hat, and my hacking hat. I try hard to balance them. I am not lurking/posting on this board as a vendor - I am here as a hacker.
I have gathered a lot of information from these types of forums and anything that I have learnt through these types of forums and anything that I have hacked out on my own I will be happy to share. I don't have the information in a nice neat pile - its all in my head so if anyone wants info just ask.
The only thing I cannot do is share commercial-in-confidence information.
So if anyone has any questions about ALDL or OBD-II for GM vehicles, or if anyone needs help writing code (VC++ or Delphi) to communicate with GM-PCM's just ask I will provide as much assistance as I can.
Regards
Paul
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Hi!
First I'd like to say thanks to Chris for the wonderful job he's doing helping out. I really appreciate it!
Paul, thanks a ton for helping as well. I'm very glad to have the hacking side of you here. ;)
My name is Keith. I've been PCM hacking for about a year now. Nothing major until just recently though. My method is to remove the 28F400 flash chips from the pcm with a heat gun and then read them in my EMP-20. It's not the most easy way, but for me right now its the only way.
I put up this board for several reasons. I have learned quite a bit so far and I would really like to share the knowledge. I also know there are many others out there just like me who would also like to share. And most importantly, I would really like to see us all work together and perhaps come up with a DIY editor for all OBD-II PCM's at a very affordable cost. I think that would be awesome!
I hope you all enjoy your stay here! Please let me know if there is anything I can do to make it better. Thanks!
- Keith
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Hey all,
My name is Deidrick. I graduated college almost 2yrs ago(EE w/ an emphasis on electronics). I have been working as a semiconductor product engineer. I do a little programming and alot of data analysis, mostly it is project management, lining the ducks in a row for a new product. I do have to do some troubleshooting and customer support.
I like electronics. I am not that well versed in assembly. I never claim to be a programmer. I have experience with PCB design.
I just want a way to easily change parameters in my PCM. Perhaps something like LS1edit. Custom programming exists, but I want more flexibility if I add more mods.
I have had my car for 5 plus years, and I am tired of all the OBDII secracy.
I am a DIY guy. While I may not have time for lots of things, I have done alot of the mods on my car myself(porting, etc.)
DEE
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Hi Everyone
I'm a racing engine builter by Trade,Have flow bench,Sf901 dyno,all toys. Being playing with FI about 2yrs now programing 730 ecm.built manifolds.had a O2 simulater built (not rear one) So I could Idle 12.5 to13.5
with a cam.Got hook on Ls1 for my Nova.Have made a 434 out of it.DO NOT KNOW nothing about programing Do not have in problem tuning them tho.Have TC,PP,Wide band, If I can be in help on eng. related or if I see something I have exp. on I will try to HELP. Have a friend in Canada that can rewrite code has done a lot for me on 730.I going to try and get him to come to this board.He should be lot help.
I CAN NOT THANK You all enough for any inflo I get.
This is my Golf bag!
Thanks Lee PS Can not spell very good
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Hey All my name is Mike,
Am a Gearhead (ME) by trade. Have a frankenstein 81 Camaro with TPI running on a 96 C/K ECM. ;D So i am still pretty new to this programing but started on the '165s. I know little about the flash pcms and would like to be able to change some stuff in the one i've got.
Take it easy y'all
Mike
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Some of you may already know me, but I've been doing OBDI interfaces for a few years now. :) But I would not have gotten where I am without help from others. I'll help with what I know of, but I certainly don't know as much as I'd like to know about OBDII. Just a personal knowledge quest thing. OBDI, now that's an old pair of comfy jeans. ;)
My web site is http://www.akmcables.com (and for the harder core, http://www.mindspring.com/~amattei/aldl.htm - which has been up for 5 years now!).
-Andrew
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Hello all, My name is Kevin. I am a machinist, and do a little tinkering on motorbikes and cars.
I own an 86 S-10, which I bought new. The 2.8 ltr under the hood got to almost 160,000 km and spun a rod brg. I was not impressed with the performance of the 2.8 and decided that it was time for a V8. I was looking for an EFI ( I hate all the carb troubles) engine and ended up with a 1994 L99 and 4L60E. I am at the point where I need some help with my OBD1 PCM. Gotta run, questions later.
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Hello everyone. My name is John. I am currently Hacking the 93-95 northstar PCM. I am one of those curious guys that always has to have little projects. I want to know how things work and why things were done the way they were. I am an mechanical engineer with a better than average(for non EE's) electronics background.
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My name's Josh, I am a proud fbody owner along with a few other's so far. I see alot of people here are also members of cv6/fv6 forum. Basically, I wanna leech off of everything you guys have learned so far. I am hoping for a way to fine tune my pcm on my own. The crap guys so for $300, I wanna be able to do on my own. change the settings many times, and perfect if for my car. then add something to my car, and be able to tune it again 8)
Basically I want the easy way out... follow keith's step by step directions and plug in my own settings :/
being able to diagnose problems with the car would be cool too.
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Hello all,
I'm an ex auto tech (or is that possible?), last 15 yrs working for an auto mfr. on the service side.
Newbie to interfacing/programming using non-OEM tools, but all of you will help me figure that out, right? ;)
I'll be happy to share OEM insights where legal, but I'm not that brilliant, and what I do know is mostly ISO/Euro info using OEM tools. I'm really here to learn if I can tweak my new Harley (Delphi ECM). This should be fun AND a learning experience!
Just call me JD.
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Hey all,
I'm a 2 year Maintenance Tech. in the Navy. I primarily deal with the installation of Fiber Optics and power. I also do a little SA work when they are short handed on busy days. I have a very limited programming background, but I love to turn wrenches. Right now, I have a few mods that dicate some custom tuning, and have no true means to do this. I, like most others on here, am really just looking for an easy way to tune my car to account for new mods, weather, etc...
Dee, it's good to see you here... :)
Have a great day.
Alex
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Greetings, my name is Jim.
I am a Maintenance Manager for a major So. Calif. Areospace Manufacturer. I hold a BS degree in Business Administration, and am working on a Masters in the same field.
Cars, and trucks, have been a major interest of mine for many years now. Since the advent of computer controls into the automotive arena my endeavors have been limited.
I am a DIY guy, and hoping to learn from this forum as much as possible to erase the fog from editing both OBDI and OBDII PCMs.
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I'm Nathan.
Currently a second year aerospace engineering student at MS State University. I'm an amateur "mechanic" and am pretty decent when it comes to the hardware side of electronics and computers.
Other than that I'm clueless and looking to learn. ;)
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hey all,
I'm a 20 year old aerospace maintenance guy(i fix wiring on planes). I want to get my major in Electrical engineering and computer engineering but don't have time for school yet. I know the basics and theories of electronics and i used to program in C and VB. I really want to get into this stuff and make a stand alone ECM. That obviously won't be for a really long time because i know nothing about how the management works on OBDII. So i'll lurk and give a few comments here and there. I'm here cause i want to learn as much as i can and start on my projects. Oh... I drive a 96 Sunfire GT.
-Dusty-
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Hey, I'm Marty. I graduated with a BS in Computer Engineering at U of I Champaign/Urbana in May. Been taking it easy around the house working on my dads small business since then.
I have a 97 Z28 that I would like to just completely OWN the PCM of. Every little detail, every little thing it does...I want to figure it all out and bend it to my will. Hopefully one day this will be reality.
In the mean time, anyone looking for a Computer Engineer? I needs me a job.
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Greetings all, the name is Dan.
Have an addiction to disassembling all things electronic, often to my downfall in younger years (C= 64's CIA6526 + soldering iron + 8-year old == ?). From there to phone phreaking, wanna-be cryptopunk, bulletin boards and 'net access before the web -- hey, it was 12 years ago ;-)
Anyhow, not going to bore you with unnecessary details. Have significant experience [reverse] engineering all types of systems as a hobbyist, now for profit as technical/management lead for a vulnerability assessment group. Can code in C, can manage asm from m68k to DEC Alpha to x86. Am more useful and efficient under Unix (FreeBSD at home since 1993 or so) than win32. Have designed embedded products and comp. security software from the ground up.
Want to answer questions the factory manuals for my GM W-body vehicle left out in terms of PCM internals and stock calibration. Translating that into performance tuning is great, but think we need to crawl before running a marathon. Also have been bouncing some of my own research off Magnus in the background, will try to contribute what I can when free.
Best regards!
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Well relized I never introduced my self here:)
So here goes...
Name: Mark.
Live : Upstate NY.
Love: tinkering with anything that has an engine on it wether it goes on land, sea, air, or snow.
Profession : 4 years internet programming.
OBD exp : Little to none :(. I have an AutoTap v2 and wrote a few little apps for it to get some data from the PCM. I am just getting into reading the image files. Ordering a reader very soon so I can flash my chip after I figure out all this table stuff.... help! please... ;)
Thats about it.
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hi my name is steve, form queens New York.
i build big block racing motor and tanny. i must have gotten involve in the 98 buick regal s/c motor. i also have a 87 buick GN. i am looking forward to learn more about hacking the computer, cause i can truly see this is another way to bring out the power in a fuel injection motor. teach me guys... i am all ears...
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I'm Mike... I program..... can program in most any language in a day....
doesn't help much for pcm programming... but i'm trying to find out info (I work at the company that makes the processor)
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phil, i'm just a factory worker and part time air guard avionics tech. i want to eventually do an engine swap for one or more of my fieros and want to try and understand as much as possible since most of the popular swaps are newer obd2 engines.
i'll just be a watcher/reader and occassionaly ask a dumb question. i'll be around but don't be surprised (maybe be thankful. it could become "aw jeez, here comes this pinhead with another dumb question") if my name dosen't pop up much.
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Hey all, my names Lou. I live in Windsor, Ontario. I use to work in a tool and mold shop as a machinist and Cad/Cam designer. I spent 7 years in that trade and the whole time in that trade I was working for my fathers heavy industrial diesel repair business (mechanics). I've been doing this on and off for at least 15 years. Now I've reached the ripe old age of 25 and going for my goal, and that is to be a cop. I know, I know ( ASSS HOLEE ) right, naww. Not me, I'm reallty calm and always willing to here things and be the mediator. Anyway. I have a 1995 2.3L Cav. that will be turbocharged in or aroung the winter time. Thanks to Robo, my interset in codes and reading have gone way up. The board kicks asss. Smart guys come here right???? LOL. Hope to hear from all of you!
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Hi,
My name is Loyde. I am in Dallas Texas and do custom engine installs in Pontiac Fieros. Most are going with the OBDII engines these days and I would like to tune to customer satisfaction on the engines with mods like Intercoolers and cams.
My background is hardware engineer for 14 years with Apples and X86 based machines. 20 years as mechanic, 18 years racecar driver, and still learning everyday.
I have an AS in EE, MCSE, Master ASE, and other certifications.
I installed Haltech F7 EFI systems on GSXR engines in the mid 90's, then then designed my own throttle bodies in the late 90's.
I can use tunercat with the 170 ECM's and hope that something becomes available for the 3800SC PCM's soon.
I have 40 Fieros on site, so feel free to ask and questions about engine installs.
http://www.fastfieros.com
Loyde
South Central Director CFOG-I
President NTFC
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Hi,
My name is Mike Pitts. I wrote the EPROM Tweaker for the 86-87 Buick GN back in the day. Later, I reversed the 8253 PCM ('93 Bravada) and various other embedded systems as well.
Now I have a 2000 Pontiac GTP and it's driving me nuts that I can't alter the program...yet! ;-)
-Mike
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:)
Hello, my name is Mike, I'm from Canada he he.
I am a CET, EE (3rd year), and am an engine builder in calgary.
I've been into efi, reprograming 165's 730's 747.ect ect since 94. I am very fluent in embedded prog c + ect.
Modify allot of 747 and 730/749 code, build memcals ..done allot of tuning on may types and combo's of engines,...build my own TB, injection systems..
hmm thats about it.
Mike ;)
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Hey board, I'm Ryan. I know Robogeek from the org. I'm 16, but I'm fairly smart on the mechicanical side of the car. It's the computers that scare me :)
I joined in order to learn more about the OBD-II on my 96 Cavalier Z-24. Why? Because at this time next year I'm hoping to have a nice little turbo sitting on the backside of my engine bay :) And, I only want to do it the right way, which is using the stock computer system. If anybody has gone through this before, I'll open to suggestions and the like :) Thanks...
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Hi, I'm Chuck from NJ. I have a 70 SS 396 NOVA clone with a TH400 4:10 12 bolt running low 12's all day long, a 65 Nova race car under constrution full chassis, LS-7, TH400, 4500 S/S, 5:00 9in should run low 9's, and my 97 Camaro Z28 OBDII car my best time is 13.4 @102 with a K&N FIPK, Cat-back, 2800 S/S, 3.73's. Not too shabby for a 70,000mi car w/ factory plugs. I have plenty of mechanical know how, and a pretty good understanding of how the PCM works, but I lack any programming experince. I use ATAP V2.03 and the OBDII editor, and I just purchased the HS-3000 last week so we'll where that will take me.
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Hi, I'm Eric. I'm a communications tech in the navy :'( , but only for 5 more months ;D. I love to tinker with anything mechanical, electrical or electronic to learn how it works and try to make it work better or to modify it to use it for a different purpose. I have a 94 Camaro Z28 that is the victim for most of my expierments.
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hi im sean. im a deidcated nut case for anything that burns fuel. i have a 2 stroke push mower tha mkes enough HP to cut donw most small trees. im always looking for and edge and before finding DIY-EFI was using aftermarket systems. no more. i fell in love with GM's stuff its easily adapateble and fun to tune.
if you have any zainy hairbrained ideas give them a go by me ill see what i can think up. thats what i am a thinker yeah.
lol glad to meet so many inrested folsk here. thanx for putting this message board out there.
and if you looking for 165 749 302 870 help just yell got alot of time with these bad boys.
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The Names Pike.
I'm an Electronics Technician for the US Navy and I deal mostly in Satellite Communications & SHF systems, but have been known to get my hands dirty with everything electronics. I'm studying to become a computer engineer in the free time I have with distance learning @ ODU. I own a 98 3.8 Camaro which is the "lost year" for OBD programming in F-bodys (or at least the V6 versions...).
I'm not knowledgeable in any PC language that would be of any use here. I'll probably just lurk until I feel I know what I'm talking about then start talking asking questions. Digital circuitry isn't hard, just test the patience...
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Definitely good to see a lot of people experienced in differnet areas on here.
As for me...
My name's Justin, am about to graduate with a BS in computer science and a BS in math, work as a software developer.
Know c, c++, semi-java, and understand the basics of assembler. Picking up asm programming for Atmel's AVR microcontrollers now... Just do electronics stuff (and car stuff for that matter) as a hobby.
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My name is Zach
Class A Machinist turned Mechanical Engineer with
above average electronic skills. No programming skills
but I am trying to learn. My hobbies include working on
my LT-1 powered Blazer and tinkering with Guitars.
Gotta love em tube amps.
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My name is charles.
I've been programming since about age 13 in the kick ass language of gw-basic. I then moved on the hard core language of ... Quick Basic... Then i moved to power basic. woot!
After I put down the crack pipe, I moved to the real languages : Pascal, C, C++, Assember (PC), Assembler (Mainframe), visual c++, etc.
I've been programming for longer than I remember. My current favorite program is hexedit32.
I have the following cars :
84 Monte Carlo w/ v6 229 (POS)
85 Buick Grand National (POS for now)
89 Dodge Daytona 2.5L Turbo (Winter Beater)
98 Daytona Pace Car (Totalled) ugh
98 Grand Prix GTP
97 Grand Prix SE
Time permitting I'm always up to some mad scientist stuff around the house. Ask Magnus, he'll attest to that.
P.S. I'm rumored to play with pcm's from time to time.
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Hello,
I just registered. My name is Brian and I live in
Maryland. I am a wonderful get drunk and messed
up college student.
At the age of 16 I got my first job doing contract
network security for the government. I now do
network security for a commercial organization who
sometimes contracts to the government (you make
much more loot this way). I can program in a few
different languages. I have a moderate knowledge
of circuits with my expertise being in signal based
intelligence (wireless stuff).
Hope to learn or contribute!
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Hey There,
My name is Sean and I'm currently trying to figure out just exactly how the OBD-II communicates with the car. I'd then like to make up some cool modules with a PIC so that I can control and monitor things in my car.
Sean
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Hey
I work in an auto shop that specialises in electronics ...
I have almost every OEM scanner a phone call away :)
I have a bad habbit ... when someone says "You can't do it " I loose it.
Been studying protocols for about 2 years. My main goal is to have a soft/hard setup via DLC, unrestricted access to EVERY module in a car. I need to be able read and modify files in hex.
Not so hard, my ass. 2 years later.....
Feel free to contact me if someone wants to do it together
I have test cars, equipment, contacts, just don't know the programming side
See ya
Spidey
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Hello everyone,
My name is Mike Hall from Sacramento Ca,
I am looking to gain knowledge to help myself and fellow LS1 owners out. It seems as If I have got as much as I can from 95% of the other boards and would love some additional input from as many people as I can get.
I look forward to being able share anything I have learned along the way also.
I look forward to talking with all of you.
Mike
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Hi guys,
My name is Erik, and I live in a Detroit suburb. I work for one of the big US OEM spinoff suppliers (gee, that narrows it down to two companies doesn't it?) as an air conditioning engineer. I'm a mechanical engineer, but my job and my interest increasingly turns electrical, and I'm pretty well versed in basic electronics. I'm working on some projects for which I need to gather vehicle information, run some calculations (using Labview RealTime), and control some prototype hardware. I use some good high end data acquisition equipment, but I also need to know what the pcm knows.
I'm also a big fan of just knowing how to do stuff. I'd like to build and tinker with either a rally car or an autocross car (when I can afford it), and I need to start learning!
I'm pretty much a jack of all trades (wrench turning, data acquisition, computers, etc.), but the master of only A/C. I'm one of the "answer" guys on A/C bbs, so I think I have enough good karma built up to be one of the annoying "newbie" guys here.
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Hi all. Though I've been hacking PCM on and off for fun since 1992, I only recently stumbled across this place. Name is Mike Palmer and I was one of the developers of the original "Turbolink" back in 1994, a PC-based scanner system used by Buick GN owners.
My first PCM work was with the GMP4 from a 1988 Cavalier Z24 (loved that PCM) and more recently I've done some tuning on the Mazda MECS-II system in my current car, a 1994 Ford Probe GT and have also dabbled into the workings of the OBD-II PCM from a 1996 Mazda MX-3 GS (1.8L V6). The Probe will soon be sold for a newer car, likely an EEC-V-equipped 2002 Mustang GT (best candidate right now...) and what do I find myself doing even before getting the car? ... Looking for PCM resources ;D
I'm a medical electronics designer and regulatory guy by day, clandestine geek by night. In my spare time I tune PROMs for PGT owners and tool around with geeky electronics projects. For the longest time I had a website up that was "Probe specific" but now that the PGT is being readied for sale/trade, I'll likely be re-doing the site for the newer car and electronics stuff. Stay tuned if you like...
Thanks for a great site.