ECM Data Port Locking cover

[jomobco]

I searched and Autocyb was all I could find. It's decent quality but overpriced for what it is. It shipped quickly and installed easily. I had it in a few days. I now feel a bit safer taking my truck in for the airbag recalls. It's running great and I don't need the man messing it up because he knows better (it's happened before). Pics show unlocked, locked and front. It came with 2 numbered keys. $90.00.

 

[xcc_rider]

WAAAAAYYY too overpriced for it's purpose. $10 - $15 maybe but not that.

I just ziptie around my obd port and edge connector and have wording put on the work order to the effect that the ECM cannot be flashed without the owners written permission.

No issues so far except some glares and snickers from the service dept.

 

[Regcabguy]

My CSP5 pass through port was disconnected when I had my driver's side bag swapped out.
I'm assuming hooking up to the OBDII is necessary.
The passenger bag is next so I'll secure the port under the dash.

 

[jomobco]

It is why I am at where i am at. More than once Ive had dealers ignore my requests. You have had much better luck than me.

 

[xcc_rider]

If they flash it without my written permission then the liability is on them and they don't want to buy me a new tune/tuner.
They don't like it and others may consider it overkill but being retired on a fixed income I really don't have the $$$ to throw into a new tuner.

 

[CFollett]

What year did the WTECH come into play. Am I correct that if they use the WTECH it is blue toothed to the ECM and such ? They do not use the OBDII port . If that is the case this lock is useless.

 

[jomobco]

If they flash it without my written permission then the liability is on them and they don't want to buy me a new tune/tuner.
They don't like it and others may consider it overkill but being retired on a fixed income I really don't have the $$$ to throw into a new tuner.

Your suggesting Chrysler or the dealer would actually buy you a new tuner without going to court?

 

[jomobco]

What year did the WTECH come into play. Am I correct that if they use the WTECH it is blue toothed to the ECM and such ? They do not use the OBDII port . If that is the case this lock is useless.

2014 or so I believe. This is a 2007.

 

[sag2]

Part of the recall is checking for ORC codes for safety purposes. If you lock the port technically the dealer is not able to complete the recall. Also even if the dealer flashed over your downloader and you tried to sue them, any smart dealer would say you have an illegal download program that changes the factory calibration. I'm not too sure that would sound so good to a judge. After all, if it wasn't changing the factory calibration why would you go to the trouble to lock it.

 

[jomobco]

Part of the recall is checking for ORC codes for safety purposes. If you lock the port technically the dealer is not able to complete the recall. Also even if the dealer flashed over your downloader and you tried to sue them, any smart dealer would say you have an illegal download program that changes the factory calibration. I'm not too sure that would sound so good to a judge. After all, if it wasn't changing the factory calibration why would you go to the trouble to lock it.

Dangit, SRS disable is part of the procedure. Any chance that could be done with a snap-on or other aftermarket scanner?

 

[xcc_rider]

I've read posts from members on the forums that have had their tuner replaced successfully​ after an unauthorized flash. The wording puts the liability for doing so on the dealer. The "purpose" of getting my permission is it allows me to remove the tune prior to the ECM flash. I can then reload the tune on the street and drive off a satisfied customer.

You can question it all you want but other members have used this method successfully​ in the past as I did on the first airbag recall.

Worst case scenario, I can unlock my tuner for $100 and reload my tune. Then recover the $$$ thru small claims court. They after all do not own my ECM, (and probably not the software either) and if altered without my permission and that alteration results in a locked out tuner they are then liable for their actions.. (Per my lawyer/brother)

 

[jomobco]

I've read posts from members on the forums that have had their tuner replaced successfully​ after an unauthorized flash. The wording puts the liability for doing so on the dealer. The "purpose" of getting my permission is it allows me to remove the tune prior to the ECM flash. I can then reload the tune on the street and drive off a satisfied customer.

You can question it all you want but other members have used this method successfully​ in the past as I did on the first airbag recall.

Worst case scenario, I can unlock my tuner for $100 and reload my tune. Then recover the $$$ thru small claims court. They after all do not own my ECM, (and probably not the software either) and if altered without my permission and that alteration results in a locked out tuner they are then liable for their actions.. (Per my lawyer/brother)

I guess I will spend my $100 on an overpriced lock while you spend yours unlocking your tuner and in court. To each his own.

 

[Bob4x4]

Without access to the obd connector the dealer will have the right to decline doing the recall.The system needs to be verified after the recall has been performed.IMHo you are being paranoid.The tech will not get paid to flash your truck,why would he waste his valuble time

 

[jomobco]

Without access to the obd connector the dealer will have the right to decline doing the recall.The system needs to be verified after the recall has been performed.IMHo you are being paranoid.The tech will not get paid to flash your truck,why would he waste his valuble time

Your probably right. I have a flash from 2009 that hasnt been done and I figured they would push that. The igniter exchange looks like an easy deal on both sides however I wouldnt be comfortable doing it without disabling the system and checking for functionality afterwards. Thanks for the input all.