PCM reprogramming

2017 HONDA CRV
7,000 MILES • 1.5L • 4 CYL • 4WD
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KWMERRITT
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I am looking for a new vehicle and I noticed that on the Carfax report that the computer has been reprogrammed. It does not specify which computer or for what reason. Why would such a new vehicle need such a major service?

Thanks in advance,

KW Merritt
Jul 8, 2018 at 1:17 PM
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STEVE W.
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Having a module flashed is a very common "repair" procedure on newer vehicles. Add another key or remote = flash update. Change the main battery = flash to set the new battery parameters. In the case of that CR-V it could be for just about anything as virtually every module on it requires programming to work properly like 99% of the vehicles these days. I do not see anything in the TSBs or recall inforamtion but without knowing exactly what was done it would be hard to pin down. However it is no longer a major item to flash a module. Even changing out a defective radio requires a flash update.
Jul 10, 2018 at 12:09 PM
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BUCKTUDRUSSELL
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I saw somewhere that putting the negative battery cable on the positive post would reset the ECM/PCM. sounds problematic. is this for real?
Dec 30, 2020 at 11:12 AM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

No, never ever do that.

Removing a battery cable will make the ECM forget a current code but will come back when you start the car.

If you have codes, they need to be identified, diagnosed, repairs made and then the light can be cleared.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Roy
Dec 30, 2020 at 11:12 AM (Merged)