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"VIN mismatch" trouble code??

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19K views 6 replies 4 participants last post by  racer-xerols  
#1 ·
Well, my 01.5 has ABS lights that come on within 3 minutes of starting. Brakes - and ABS - are fully functional. Had a friend pull the codes since my scanner won't read something this new (I know...need to upgrade the old MT2500) and got a long string of crap, starting with "VIN mismatched", out of the ABS box.

It looks like the ECM - on the engine block - has a Cummins recon logo on it.

Does the VIN have to be burned into a new/replacement ECM? Can it be re-flashed to correct any mismatch issues? Or am I looking at a new ABS box?

01.5, 4 wheel discs, 4 wheel ABS, 24v HO, 6 speed.
 
#3 ·
Thanks, good to know it can be reflashed...my guy thought an '01 was a permanent-burn.

Is it a dealer thing (whatsit...StarScan)? Or can a Snap-On Modis module do it?
 
#5 ·
Cool.

Now to find a friendly dealer who won't rape me for 5 minutes of shop time, LOL
 
#7 ·
Shame you're not in MD...around here it seems to be 1.0.

But...I need it done. (shrug)