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You can learn how to obtain calibration files from GM SPS service by enrolling in the course below, which is necessary for creating the DPS archive file. You can learn how to manually create the DPS archive file used to program a GM vehicle model by enrolling in the course below, which is necessary for creating the DPS archive file. You can learn how to manually create the DPS Type4 file used to program Setup And Configuration settings in a GM vehicle model by enrolling in the course below. As of 2022, there is no longer a need to create the DPS archive file manually. Instead, you can use the GM DPS Archive Creat…

This tutorial demonstrates how to convert any UK vehicle registration number into a VIN/Vehicle Identification Number for free via an online website. Knowing the VIN of various vehicles is useful when gathering calibration files from vehicles with different specs when required to activate features in a module or checking the RPO codes/vehicle options via GM Techline Connect Service for a given vehicle registration number when buying a used vehicle. You can gather various VINs by using websites like ebay.co.uk, autotrader.co.uk, etc, to check for vehicle registration numbers and then convert those reg numbers into VINs, then use those VINs with GM Techline Connect SPS serv…

As they say, never give up. Whenever you face a brick wall, frustrated with nowhere to turn, eat some food, get some rest, and then tread on some more. The ECM VIN and PIN change via DPS have had me baffled for some time. Today I had another go at it, and after drinking seven cans of Redbull and a lot of thinking, I solved the puzzle/hack. Changing the VIN and PIN in a used secondhand GM ECM module is very important for those who want to recycle GM ECM modules. With this solution, you can achieve just that. At this moment, it only works for 2-Byte seed ECM modules. I have some 5-Byte ECM coming from the USA. Hopefully, I'll figure out the 5-byte ECM VIN change with DPS wh…

Learn how to acquire the calibration files for GM vehicle modules from the GM SPS service. Course preview. A fully detailed online interactive course lesson demonstration, including a tutorial video. View full article

GM VIN Number To PIN Code/CarPass Service This service is for generating the 4-digit security PIN code/Car Pass from the VIN for all General Motors brands of vehicles. This is a great option for folks who wants to generate a few PIN CODE and is on a budget. After purchasing, I strive to send you a private message with the PIN code between 30 minutes to a few hours, depending on your purchasing time and where I am located at the given time. Purposes for this service You can use this service if you bought a used vehicle that did not come with the security PIN code credentials, and you need to program a module that requires the PIN code to program it via the GM online SPS…

This DPS file will remove the theft lock by changing the VIN in the Denso Ten Radio FT0108A, FT0108B, 84691615 that comes installed in Chevrolet Malibu, Cruz and other GM vehicles. The file instructs the radio module to learn the VIN stored in the BCM module. This file is useful when recycling a used radio module into a GM vehicle. This file does not work for the manufacturer Fujitsu Ten FT0108A. This file only works for the manufacturer: Denso Ten FT0108A and FT0108B. This file does not work on UDS GM Global-B 12-byte seed vehicles. This file only works for GM Global-A vehicles. Purchase from this link below. View full article

The Type4 Application functionality within DPS allows the user to run a pre-defined software procedure on GM's motor vehicle modules offline without using a GM's online SPS subscription. These procedures typically execute a setup/learn function that requires user interaction. Examples: Oil Life Setup, BPP Learn, Clutch Position Learn, Key Immobiliser Learn, etc. The file in the web link below can be used to display the Type4 Tab option in DPS. Change Mileage In GM BCM Modules, Change Mileage In IPC, Speedo IMMO Program vehicle keys BCM module removal ECM/ECU module removal IPC/Instrument cluster removal Electronic brake control module learn …

I am pleased to announce the release of the GM seed key generator tool. This tool generates the seed key for all GM 5 and 2-byte seed electronic modules. Note: To generate the correct seed key, you must input the module's seed and security algorithm code into the seed key generator tool. The included "Read Me! Instructions.pdf" demonstrates how to determine a module's algorithm code. You can also use the GM DPS tool to determine the module's seed. A helpful tool for advanced users who want to send commands to the modules manually. Note: This tool is for advanced users. I do not offer any support regarding figuring out your module's seed and algorithm. Do not message me…

The Goal Zero Sherpa 100PD GOAL ZERO power bank has 8 18650 batteries Photos below View full article

Recycle used secondhand automatic gearbox transmission TCM by changing the VIN using the GM DPS tool. TCM VIN Change for Zafira-B 2008 (M36) AF40-6 AT 2-Byte Seed View full article

You can use this HMI 2.5 DPS calibration archive file to activate video in motion, SAT-NAV in motion, Track-Pad, rear camera, rear camera always on and climate control. Option features ✅ Video in motion: Watch videos while the car is driving ✅ SAT-NAV in motion: Type address in the SAT-NAV while the car is driving. ✅ Track-Pad: Track-pad activated. ✅ Rear camera: Reverse camera with guidance lines and park assist symbols. ✅ Rear camera always on: Touchscreen icon to activate rear camera always on. (A special modification will need to be carried out for this option to work, which I need to figure out soon) ✅ Climate control: Control climate from the touch screen. ✅ Va…

CameraLoops.com push notifications. You can now install CameraLoops.com as an app on your phone and tablet. It's not in the app store: it's called a Progressive Web App, or PWA for short. The advantages are you can get various push notifications on your phone or tablet when someone replies to your post, sends you a message, etc. The app will work on iOS devices that have iOS v16.4 and up or Android v10 I think. For iOS device On iOS devices, open CameraLoops.com in Safari and click the share icon at the bottom of the Safari window. Scroll down and click "Add to Home Screen". You now have an icon for CameraLoops.com on your home screen. You must open the a…

Recently my Insignia developed a squealing noise coming from the engine bay. The noise was coming from the camshaft seal and PCV valve located in the engine rocker cover. Due to the faulty PCV valve, the car was building up a lot of vacuum in the engine, sucking air through the camshaft seal. From reading on the web, this is a known GM fault that will happen over time in the 1.6 SIDI A16XHT engine. In the USA, GM had a service bulletin regarding this issue on the Buick Cascada, which uses the same 1.6 SIDI engine as some Astra and Insignia here in Europe. In the USA, GM replaced the rocker cover free of charge. However, folks in Europe have to pay for the replacement. …

A Troll who uses this username GTPprix on every GM vehicle forum and uses these email addresses [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] is using this forum and website to harass members with fake scare tactics emails. I caught this TROLL a few times and banned him. The Troll is Chris White aka Wams GTPprix from Detroit USA. His business address is 30773 Milford Road #163 New Hudson, MI 48165. He owns this website https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com Chris White's personal data Name: Christopher B White Home address: (217 CADILLAC ST NEW HUDSON, MI 48165-9776), (13 Kensington North St, New Hudson, MI 4816…

There’s an Anamorphic craze going on in the indie and hobbyist videography realm. What is Anamorphic? well’ Anamorphic is a method used by the movie-making industry, which was only available to them once upon a time in Hollywood due to the cost of the equipment. Little by little small companies are creating affordable Anamorphic lenses and lens adaptors for the growing indie and hobbyist videography market. Moondog and BeastGrip are two of them. They created Anamorphic lens adapters for mobile phones, which can help to translate standard mobile phone footage into a cinema-like look. I rode the Anamorphic wave and got the Moondog version. It’s A great bit of kit, precisely…

The original is the one with the black OBD connector. Both seems to have the same electronic parts. Both works the same but I would trust the original more. Photos of the inside below. View full article

The USB charge port on the Rode video mic pro plus is prone to breaking off the circuit board due to insufficient soldering. This is a major manufacturers fault that has happened to many people, including myself. A simple fix is to take the mic apart then re-solder the USB part back onto the circuit board. The mic housing is held on by three plastic clips, which can be pried off using a flat head screwdriver or a pry tool. Check the below photo for the clips location. Resoldering is doable for an amateur. However, the USB port part is tiny, and you will need a clamp to clamp the USB part onto the circuit board before soldering. Check the photo below for the quick fix. My …

professional ECU tuning files for Insignia 1.6 SIDI Turbo ECM-Acdelco E39A, engine A16XHT Includes Stage-1, Stage-2 and original stock ECU dump file. The tuning can be done via OBD port using an open port 2 OBD interface and the now free ECUF Flasher (Alex Flasher) software. Using the Open Port 2 and the Alex Flasher software, the Acdelco ECU E39A took 1 hour 27 minutes to read/dump the ECU and 3 minutes to write the tuning to the ECU. Cheap Open Port 2 Clone that works. The now free ECUF Flasher (Alex Flasher) software. ECU Specs ORIGINAL STOCK POWER: 170hp TORQUE: 260Nm STAGE 1 TUNING POWER: 200hp TORQUE: 320Nm STAGE 2 TUNING POWER: 210hp TORQUE: 336Nm ECU Tunin…

This is not really a review as they're already tons of reviews all over the web about the Thinkware U1000 DashCam. In this article I display my mods for discreetly installing the U1000 in my car and modifying two Thinkware iVolt mini battery for longer parking mode recording without using the car's battery. It's a shame Thinkware didn't design the iVolt mini battery with a USB port and a port for extending the battery like some of the other brands. The U1000 live view feature via the in car always on wifi. Yep' alert notification to my mobile phone when the dashcam senses even a slight movement or thump, plus I can login to view the live footage for bo…

The HyperJuice MBP 1.5-222 MacBook power bank battery is OK, though the USB-C Magic Box V2 is rubbish and a waste of money. It stopped working and was replaced under warranty twice in the same year. Whatever electronic parts are used or circuit design is not good. A simple fix is to use a 100W car cigarette port USB C charger to make an adaptor for my MacBook. The 100W car cigarette port USB C charger does get a bit warm when used. This is normal, as it does get warm when using it in the car on a 16 MB Pro Link for the car cigarette port USB C charger. DON'T BUY. IT'S FAKE. Update 1 After checking the watt output in my Macbook. I now see that this Aliexpress 100-watt …

How-to replace oil pump pickup gasket for Vauxhall Insignia, Opal Insignia . The method for replacing the gasket on a manual transmission and an automatic transmission is almost the same. All the automatic transmission insignia cars have a pre-cutout on the transmission box to remove the two Torx bolts without rotating the engine's flywheel. Insignia low oil pressure warning. Replacement oil pickup gasket Holes cut with a drill to gain access to two bolts. Some manual transmission insignia cars have the pre-cutout on the transmission box to remove the two Torx bolts, while some manual transmission insignia cars do not have this cutout and you will need to undo the…

Mini 1419 CNC Great lil machine Grbl circuit board Mods parts Limit switch install Bluetooth board added Plastic dish case With a stop and power switch All that is left is to upgrade the spindle. Spindle upgrade. View full article

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I got a beats Studio 3 for Christmas. I received a Dr Dre Beets Studio Three as one of my Christmas gifts this year. I had the first Beats studio, which got lost or stolen some time ago. I replaced that lost Beats Studio with an Audeze LCDX. The LCDX is an excellent headphone. It's the best-sounding headphones I have ever heard. The cons of the LCDX are that it's enormous and not wireless. After using the LCDX with my iPhone's modified mic headphone cable for over two years, I got fed up with the headphone cable dangling and sometimes getting hitched on things. I need a wireless setup for when I'm out and about. Lucky me, Santa Claus dropped by this year with a nice new B…

From ancient times, perfume has played a significant part in our lives and well-being. We use perfumes for various traditions and occasions. It has been said, "A satisfying scent can move many mountains." Throughout my life, I've had a yearning to collect great fragrances, which I use in various forms to enhance my character and benefit my mental well-being. Yep, great-smelling fragrance is vital for our mental and emotional well-being. The three main characteristics I look for in a fragrance are. Uniqueness Pleasant Longevity Today, I'll write about two perfumes that I think have wonderful scents. They are Oud and Leather by Acqua Di Parma. Acqua Di Parma is an Italian …