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HELP! My laptop died while programming...:(

Old May 19, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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HELP! My laptop died while programming...:(

What should I do? It was 85% completed, and the laptop crapped out. I know the PCM is dead, but what are my options?

Can I get any PCM from a 94 or 95 whether its an A4 or M6? Can mine be repaired?

I just finished my cam install, and that was the last step. Now I can't start the car. Any help?
Old May 19, 2004 | 11:20 PM
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would, trying to reload "that" program, again, work?(just a thought)
Old May 20, 2004 | 02:25 PM
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I tried cranking it over after the laptop died, and I'm getting no spark. Just before, there was PLENTY of spark, so I am pretty sure that the PCM is toast.
Old May 20, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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I just started messing with tunercat and i had mine freeze during a read, which is not programing. I was worried at first, the pcm didnt do $hi!. After i reset the pcm with a battery reset it was all good. Try a reset and flash again. cross fingers
Old May 20, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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It screwed up during the read process, and the same thing happened you described. I reset the PCM, and all was fine.

Then went to program, and boom...
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