ECU/PCM clone process & pricing

[DailyDrivenTJ]

They have the same part number for the ECU. A GEN3 ecodiesel is a Gen3 ecodiesel.
Gregj

Good to know. Thank you. What year range Ram translates to Gladiator Gen3?

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[Gregj]

So 2020 Ram ECU works on a Gladiator?

2020 to 2023, it will need to be programmed for the specific vehicle. Here is the ECU with the part #

me programming the used Ram ECU for my Gladiator.

Gregj

 

[DailyDrivenTJ]

Took some time to have the ECU tuned. Sending it to Canada was quite a hassle. Used USPS to send it.

Tow tune with DEF option.

Had to clean fault code and power cycle a few times to get the engine light off.

Haven't driven much but hope this helps engine to stay healthy.

 

[69charged]

Took some time to have the ECU tuned. Sending it to Canada was quite a hassle. Used USPS to send it.

Tow tune with DEF option.

Had to clean fault code and power cycle a few times to get the engine light off.

Haven't driven much but hope this helps engine to stay healthy.

Nice.
On a side note, our postal service is on strike here so be aware for anyone sending one up here or if it’s in transit somewhere.

 

[ImmenseJake]

Hi,

When people say they leave the original PCM in place, and mount the cloned PCM (with tune loaded) near the fuse box, what exactly are they doing?

Which PCM stays in the original location, the original PCM?

Are there any photos of what this 'dual PCM' setup looks like?

What is the benefit of doing this?

Thanks!

 

[69charged]

Hi,

When people say they leave the original PCM in place, and mount the cloned PCM (with tune loaded) near the fuse box, what exactly are they doing?

Which PCM stays in the original location, the original PCM?

Are there any photos of what this 'dual PCM' setup looks like?

What is the benefit of doing this?

Thanks!

Right up above there is a picture from DailyDriven. Click on the pic to expand. The cloned one is sitting horizontal, and right where the black plugs are, right below that, vertical, is the stock one still left in place. If you wanted, unplug the tuned one and move the black plugs to the stock one. Some people use double sided tape and velcro to hold the tuned ECU in place.

 

[ImmenseJake]

Ok, thanks, I get it now!

Is leaving the original ECU in the original place just a matter of convenience and ease (not having to slide it out)?

If this is how some people are running the cloned ECU, I assume it works fine; I was wondering if there is any concern about heat or vibration on the cloned ECU, sitting 'exposed' like that?

 

[ImmenseJake]

Took some time to have the ECU tuned. Sending it to Canada was quite a hassle. Used USPS to send it.

Tow tune with DEF option.

Had to clean fault code and power cycle a few times to get the engine light off.

Haven't driven much but hope this helps engine to stay healthy.

Hi there, thanks for your posts, they are very helpful!

Which stage tune did you get? When you say the "DEF option" do you mean you elected to disable the DEF as well (or did you leave the DEF on; some people say leaving it on comes at the cost of increased DEF consumption with the stage 1 tune.)

I just got my spare ECU in the mail, and am reading through this thread to see if I feel comfortable cloning the ECU myself. Right now, I am looking at a Stage 1 tune to disable the EGR; truck is still under warranty, so I am not ready to 'lose weight' just yet.

Thanks again, this is so helpful!

 

[69charged]

I'm ordering some parts for my truck, and having a hard time to find the right SM2 PRO cloning kit. They all seem to have something missing or no CD with them. Anyone got a good lead on the right kit?
Thanks

 

[MaximusTX]

I'm ordering some parts for my truck, and having a hard time to find the right SM2 PRO cloning kit. They all seem to have something missing or no CD with them. Anyone got a good lead on the right kit?
Thanks

I don't know if you will find anyone that has already purchased one with a good link. The links seem to change all the time. Your best bet would just be to keep searching Temu or aliexpress for a v1.20 SM2 Pro J2534 ECU Programmer with the CD or USB. It took me a couple weeks before I found mine on sale on temu. But just doing a quick search this one came up:

SM2 PRO J2534 Professional Automotive Diagnostics ECU Programming Tools Including Two Different Version Dongles ECU Programmer

if you feel like being a big spender you can get it from company like this:

SM2 PRO J2534 VCI V1.20 12V/24V ECU PCM 67 IN 1

 

[69charged]

I don't know if you will find anyone that has already purchased one with a good link. The links seem to change all the time. Your best bet would just be to keep searching Temu or aliexpress for a v1.20 SM2 Pro J2534 ECU Programmer with the CD or USB. It took me a couple weeks before I found mine on sale on temu. But just doing a quick search this one came up:

SM2 PRO J2534 Professional Automotive Diagnostics ECU Programming Tools Including Two Different Version Dongles ECU Programmer

if you feel like being a big spender you can get it from company like this:

SM2 PRO J2534 VCI V1.20 12V/24V ECU PCM 67 IN 1

Ok thanks. So it has to have either the USB or the CD? I was getting hung up on it having to have the CD. But in further reading it seems I can get the files needed from others on here? is that correct?

 

[MaximusTX]

Ok thanks. So it has to have either the USB or the CD? I was getting hung up on it having to have the CD. But in further reading it seems I can get the files needed from others on here? is that correct?

I haven't seen any with the CD recently. It seems most have moved over to the USB. Some users have lost their CD or USB install files and have been able to receive those from other members as far as I know but I can't confirm that for sure.

 

[rharr]

The green usb things are not data drives, they are dongles, they do not contain installation files.

YOu have to gamble, maybe you get a package with a CD maybe you won't, maybe they give you a piece of paper that points you to a link to download software, maybe they don't, ect...

At 40 bucks you just suck it up and work around any problems that show up.

 

[69charged]

The green usb things are not data drives, they are dongles, they do not contain installation files.

YOu have to gamble, maybe you get a package with a CD maybe you won't, maybe they give you a piece of paper that points you to a link to download software, maybe they don't, ect...

At 40 bucks you just suck it up and work around any problems that show up.

I have been re-reading the entire thread to wrap my head around it all. I noticed early on you said you may have ordered 2 by mistake. you wouldn't happen to have an extra kit?!!
I found one on alibaba that shows it has a CD in the picture. It's 42 american. I think I'll roll the dice and see what happens.
I currently have a DEF warning up with 70kms left till it wont start. I wish I had done this all sooner. Of course I'm planning a trip to Philly on Sunday and this happens.

 

[69charged]

This is the one I am getting....

https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...I9vX&priceId=65122b49d957438699bb1b7f280755e6

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