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How To Get Started With OE ECU Reprogramming

In this article from Transmission Digest, the contributor explains what you need to do reprogramming.

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By Alex Crissey
Alex Crissey is the editor of Transmission Digest magazine, and has six years’ experience in B2B automotive media. He has a journalism degree from Loyola University Chicago.
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In this article originally published in Transmission Digest, author Jim Mobley engages in this hypothetical conversation with a shop owner about transmission preprogramming: “I have been paying mobile programmers or remote access programmers (RAPs) far too long. I believe I can save money and time by doing this myself. What type of equipment is needed and what is the cost to get up and running?”

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Mobley explains that there are four basic items necessary to start your own reprogramming ventures. You may even have some of these items on hand already.

  1. Windows-based laptop
  2. J2534 interface device
  3. 12-Volt 100-amp battery voltage maintainer
  4. Wi-Fi or hot spot

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