2009 auto computer into 2009 stick truck

[Gtkustoms]

I have access to a 2009 6.7 with an automatic, have computer keys and steering column parts.

Will I be able to use the computer from the automatic and put it in my 09 6.7 stick shift truck without doing any computer programming?


Thanks Travis


Tried searching but could not find anything.

 

[AH64ID]

I don't believe so. You will need to have it reprogrammed as a manual trans.

 

[HPSimpson]

I don't believe so. You will need to have it reprogrammed as a manual trans.

Nope that won't work must be reprogrammed for manual transmission, good try!

 

[Gtkustoms]

Nope that won't work must be reprogrammed for manual transmission, good try!

Well crap. There goes that idea.

 

[GCroyle]

Saved some grief though.

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

Nope that won't work must be reprogrammed for manual transmission, good try!

What does it cost to have it reprogrammed?

 

[AH64ID]

What does it cost to have it reprogrammed?

I’d find a used Smarty and get the file from them. Probably less than $500.

 

[MichaelOverfield]

What does it cost to have it reprogrammed?

Go to OBD2tool(dot)com and find the wiTECH Micropod 2, last I saw it was $133. You'll need a windows 7 laptop, if you don't have one you can find one as a refurb on Amazon for about $150 or so, maybe less.

Install the wiTECH on the Windows 7 laptop. Then you need a good internet connection (I ran a cat 5 wire for mine, but a good WiFi connection will work as well),

You'll need to set up a Mopar TechAuthority Account, free (also used if you order the service manual CD disk, which I reccomend, it's about $75 if I recall corectly).

Once you verify the wiTECH is working and can connect to your truck, which can be done in "offline" mode.. then you should buy a subscription to Mopar TechAuthority for your account, I use the 7 day $70 option as it is the best value, though there are shorter cheaper options as well, I just like the buffer incase I need more time.

Then you can re-program an flash the computer all you like with the latest software for your truck. I have done so and now have 2 ECU's programmed to use as needed.

Also, even in offline mode, no subscription you can run the "ECU replaced" routine in the WCM (Wireless Control Module) that will allow you to program the ECU to your VIN, this is an absolute must for the ECU. The VIN also indicates if it is an auto or manual transmission truck, I did not find any information that indicates there is a different computer for the auto vs. manual truck, the computer is the same, the options in the software are different, but the wiTECH can set it up for you.

So if you add the cost of tools, subscriptions etc. you are looking at 133+ 70, so about $200, if you need an el cheapo computer for the wiTECH, add another $150, so about $350. Thus cheaper that paying to have it done, and you end up with the factory tool that can be used for all kinds of savings in the future. I have a long thread about my saga with computers on my 2009, if you want to see that here is the link.

If you have issues setting this up, you can PM on this forum and I'll be happy to help walk you through the process. I did have an interesting bit of work to do to get the wiTECH software to work, but it's an easy and simple fix when you find the solution.

https://www.turbodieselregister.com...connection-i-think-its-a-tipm-problem.269151/

 

[MichaelOverfield]

I have access to a 2009 6.7 with an automatic, have computer keys and steering column parts.

Will I be able to use the computer from the automatic and put it in my 09 6.7 stick shift truck without doing any computer programming?


Thanks Travis


Tried searching but could not find anything.

See my above post, you need to program the VIN, and that requires wiTECH tool, or dealership. Once the VIN is programmed, it should work. The VIN indicates manual or auto, and the computer is not different for a manual or auto truck the software options within are adjusted accordingly. So the computer can work, but you must program the VIN, or the truck will not start, the WCM will see the VIN mismatch and activate the anti-theft features to shut the engine off (assuming it even lets it start in the first place). Within the wiTECH under the WCM module there is a routine for ECM replaced that you can run that will program the VIN into the swapped ECU. You also will need the 4 digit PIN from the manufacturer, the dealership will provide this to you if you provide proof of ownership and ID, I took my title and my ID and my local dealership provided the PIN. That pin is required to program a new ECU.

Interestingly, I found out the hard way, if you replace the WCM, you can actually create a new PIN, as it takes whatever you enter as the new PIN (I apparantly fat fingered the PIN and locked myself out when I could not re-enter the PIN, lucky for me I had a spare WCM that had been damaged in shipping that I was able to repair and try again.. all part of the long saga in this thread.

https://www.turbodieselregister.com...connection-i-think-its-a-tipm-problem.269151/

 

[MichaelOverfield]

I have access to a 2009 6.7 with an automatic, have computer keys and steering column parts.

Will I be able to use the computer from the automatic and put it in my 09 6.7 stick shift truck without doing any computer programming?


Thanks Travis


Tried searching but could not find anything.

One other thing just occured to me.. you say you have the ECU, and "steering column parts". The ECU and WCM (which in in the steering column, and has a ring antenna around the ignition key) are the 2 computers that must communicate to get the engine to start.. so, it might be possible, but not advised, to swap both, which you'd need to swap the igntion lock to go with the keys from the donor vehicle, then you have the door locks that won't match.. but I do believe it's the TIPM that sets the configuation for the manual vs auto transmission. It almost certainly will give you some kind of error codes since the VIN will not match, but it's possible with both the ECU and WCM swapped, it might run. Also, know that for proper fuel trims, the injectors in these trucks have 6 digit calibration codes, they can be read on the injectors themselves, or with the wiTECH, and programmed.. If you skip that step, it's likely to run but you'll have some inefficiency and possible unbalanced cylinder loading for the fuel injector calibrations being off.

In any case, the wiTECH is worth the investment to do it right.