Any way to flash without a Key Cycle?

[Mike_Levy]

Need help. 07 SRT8, U7135, 9R04. Car got flooded out last night. Annual thing, my Bimmer got flooded last year. Anyway, I'm trying to return the car to stock before it gets towed away, so I tried to install my backup. It gets to the Turn Key On/Off point, then nothing. Its not registering key cycles. Anyway to complete the program without a cycle? The motor, and most of the electrical system is totally dead, so I can't really do much.

Its never gonna run again, is my bet, since theres water in the TB and intake mani (and probably the chambers, exhaust and everywhere else) but I really wanted to get everything reset so when they total the car I can sell the parts.

[dpotter]

Sucks to hear that Mike. If the Diablo guys can't answer this, would it be worth buying a new PCM? At the same time, if they total it, would it really matter? Claim dumb and say the water damage must have created the PCM problem?

[Quick]

I think when Mike says "sell the parts" he is including the PCM.
Mike, it shouldn't matter. That PCM would have to be reflashed with a different VIN before it could be used on any other car anyway. I assume warranty is a mute point and it's all insurance now.

Really sorry to hear about that. Maybe you could build a raised deck to park the new one on?

[Mike_Levy]

Selling parts means the Predator, the CAI, the Navi, the catch can, etc.

I can't build anything. I rent, not own. The cars get parked on the city streets.

[SRT8Tech]

Yep, without resetting the Predator you cant sell it. Maybe if the car dries a little some of the electonics will come back. Hopefully the PCM will come back online because I dont think there is any way to reset the Predator without having the original PCM.

[Mike_Levy]

Thats what I'm thinking..... unless I can get the password to Force the stock program install.

[Quick]

Thats what I'm thinking..... unless I can get the password to Force the stock program install.

I'll bet with some documentation of the dead motor you could just send it to DiabloSport and have them reset it?

[jtfinklea]

Mike, really sorry to hear this. Just wondering if and where you may publish a list of the parts you want to sell. I'm looking for a set of 20" SRT8 Wheels. Dont you live in New York? And did you did say that the flooding is an annual event. You will stay tuned to the forum right?

[Mike_Levy]

I'm only gonna be selling the aftermarket stuff. If they total the car I'm not gonna buy it back. I have no place to keep it. If they don't total it, which is possible because the value is still over $32k and they need 70% of that in repairs, its gonna be traded in, because as I learned last time, they're never right after the electronics get wet.

The flooding has happened for the past two years. Last year the 2000 Maxima got totalled and my 02 Dinan 540i had close to $20k in damages. Luckily the 06 RSX was elsewhere and didn't get hit. This year the RSX, 07 Accord and 07 SRT8 got it, though the SRT8 seems to have gotten the worst of it.

I'll still be around. Probably gonna buy an H2, Escalade or Denali, all of which DiabloSport supports.

[mikel]

Mike, if you cant restore it, dont worry.
We'll take care of you.
Give us a call anytime with the tool powered up.

Thanks

[Mike_Levy]

Cool, thanks. Does it have to be plugged into the car or can I just power it up with the AC plug?

[johnc]

Just the AC plug.

Mike, thanks for all your good input here helping others on the forum.

[Mike_Levy]

Okay, don't think I'm gonna have to do this. I got it to take the stock flash this afternoon, so I'm pretty sure everything should be reset. The car even starts. Spits a shitload of water, tons of smoke, lopes like crazy, but at least it started; albeit very slowly. Car gets towed at 8:30 tomorrow morning.

I appreciate the thanks guys. Most other companies wouldn't say anything.

[SRT8Tech]

Any knocking?? LOL

[Mike_Levy]

I have no idea. I'm not driving it. I have a Pathfinder SE from the rental company.