ECU replacement

Tiny
MICHELLE RIGBY
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  • 2007 HOLDEN CAPRICE
  • 6.0L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Hi, can you advise what checks I should do when replacing a blown ECU on the vehicle listed above WM Gen 4 with a factory reset ECU.

Should I be doing any checks on the wiring or other areas to ensure that the replacement part does not short out, as I am unsure as how it shorted out in the first instance?

any assistance would be grateful.
Saturday, March 12th, 2022 AT 6:08 PM

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Tiny
BORIS K
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  • 762 POSTS
Hello,

Below is the pin out for the ECM.
Ensure that pins 19 and 18 have ignition, 12V supply.
Pin 47, pink/black wire, will only have ignition in once the ECM is plugged in.
Pin 20, red/white wire, should have permanent 12V.
Ensure that pin 73, black/white wire, has a good ground connection.
Check for high resistance between pin 73 and a good chassis ground.
You should see less than 5 ohm.
Also check that this wire has no more than 0.3V on it, so no short to voltage.
Using a test light connected to 12V supply and use pin 73 as a ground and check that the test light illuminates bright.
These checks can be done using a multi meter or test light

How to use either:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Please keep in mind that the replacement ECM will have to be programmed using suitable equipment such as TECH2

Please let us know how you get along

Cheers, Boris
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Sunday, March 13th, 2022 AT 12:52 AM
Tiny
MICHELLE RIGBY
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Thanks for your response. We are yet to utilize your advice but will let you know how it goes.
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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 AT 10:47 AM

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