VID Block Corrupted

[Just-a-guy]

Can anyone fix my VID block?

Doing a swap. Donor vehicle is a 2001 Explorer 5.0. The PCM is EQE4. I used SCT to make some changes, then read bin file with PCM Flash. Then unmarried my X4, then tried to use PCM Flash to put the modified bin back but I am getting an error of invalid VID block.

Thanks for any help.

[Just-a-guy]

Oh and when I try to flash the ori file I get the same error. Yes, I made a read of the "stock" computer with pcm flash, and this file gives the same vid error. I am starting to wonder if this computer was corrupted somehow before I got my hands on it.

[decipha]

open the file in tunerpro and you can fix it yourself

[Just-a-guy]

Awesome. What strategy/xdf should I use? I didn’t see READ0 on the site.

[decipha]

You can open it with RZASA or any eec-v 4 bank strategy, correct the VID block ONLY and save it no problem.

[Just-a-guy]

Still struggling over here. I grabbed rzasa and opened my bin file. What is actually required to repair this file for flashing? Just the VIN? I see a list of 40 items when I search for VID. I wouldn't even know where to start. Thanks in advance.

[decipha]

first thing u have to do is convert the file from 224 to 256. I have a script in the programming section to do it for you.

enable the vid block
plug in your vin
compare your pats code from the original read and make sure its the same
plug in your tire size and gear ratio

save the file then drag and drop it to convert it back to 224k

then write it with pcmflash

if pcmflash still gives you an error then that means your vid block on the ecu itself is jacked up.

simply go to the options in pcmflash and check recovery mode

then write the file no prob

[Just-a-guy]

Life saver. Does this look proper? Before and after screenshots:

[decipha]

I could maybe understand blacking out the last 4 of your vin but absolutely no need to black out the pats code

assuming you put in your actual vin and your pats code matches from the original read then yeah all good to go. you can go ahead and write it and enjoy.