{"title":"DON'T BRICK THE GM E40 ECM!","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 75%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/8849\/4906\/files\/GM_E40_ECM_-_Brick_Art.png?v=1743182953\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGM introduced the E40 ECM in the LS2 engine equipped 2005 Corvette and GTO. The following service numbers represent the 2005 E40 ECM: 19210071, 12578554, 12596732, 12596733, 12596771, and 12598982 with hardware codes 12597883 and 12597191. \u003cstrong\u003eWatch the hardware number. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDo not try to use a 2006 E40 ECM in place of a 2005 E40 ECM.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGM continued and expanded the use of the E40 ECM into 2006, adding several additional vehicle models. The 2006 E40 ECM is represented by part numbers 12602094, 12603993, 12604819, 12603390, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12604791,\u003c\/span\u003e and 12603158 with hardware code 12596679. \u003cstrong\u003eWatch the hardware number. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDo not try to use a 2005 E40 ECM in place of a 2006 E40 ECM.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhile the engine harness pinout details are the same for all GM E40 ECMs, the 2005 and 2006 ECMs cannot be interchanged. This means you can use our E40 ECM programming harness with all E40 ECMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThese ECMs are quickly disappearing. GM no longer offers this ECM and the aftermarket is having difficulty obtaining repairable cores. \u003cstrong\u003eBe careful with these on the bench because a bricked E40 ECM may soon not be replaceable!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"benchforce-powerblock-ii-switch-assembly","title":"BenchForce PowerBlock II Switch Assembly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis BenchForce PowerBlock II Switch Assembly is what you need to bring tuning out of the vehicle and onto the bench. With an option to bundle with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/collections\/adapters\/products\/benchforce-powerblock-protective-eva-soft-case\" title=\"Protective Foam Case\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBenchForce PowerBlock Protective EVA Soft Case\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for safety and security, you can keep your PowerBlock in great shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; opacity: 1.0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eficonnection.com\/assets\/BenchForce\/Images\/Icons\/Feature-OBD-II-DLC.png\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOBD-II\u003cbr\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; opacity: 1.0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eficonnection.com\/assets\/BenchForce\/Images\/Icons\/Feature-J1939-DLC.png\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJ1939\u003cbr\u003eSUPPORTED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; opacity: 1.0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eficonnection.com\/assets\/BenchForce\/Images\/Icons\/Feature-CAN-Termination.png\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTERMINATION\u003cbr\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; opacity: 0.2;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eficonnection.com\/assets\/BenchForce\/Images\/Icons\/Feature-ROM-Boot.png\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eROM\u003cbr\u003eBOOT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenchForce","offers":[{"title":"PowerBlock \u0026 Case","offer_id":41005698121919,"sku":"BF00019-WITHCASE","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PowerBlock ONLY","offer_id":41005698154687,"sku":"BF00019","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/8849\/4906\/files\/BenchForce_Powerblock_II_Top_Down.png?v=1768848541"},{"product_id":"power-supply-ac-to-dc-5-amp-power-supply","title":"Power Supply 5 Amp AC to DC Adapter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Power Supply AC to DC 5 AMP is used with any of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/powerblocks\" title=\"PowerBlock™\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/powerblocks\"\u003e12V BenchForce™ PowerBlock switch assemblies\u003c\/a\u003e for power. Some ECUs require up to 5 amps for proper programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This power supply comes with a non-polarized, 2 prong US AC cord to plug into the wall outlet, as pictured. However, this supply works with 100 to 240V AC input, from 47 to 63hz. If you are using this with different power input, you'll need to find your own AC power cord for your region. This supply receives an IEC320 C7 cord.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenchForce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13506367455290,"sku":"BF00017","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/8849\/4906\/products\/140-00017_9f539722-a049-4a3b-9471-4b39ae3e369e.png?v=1749481933"},{"product_id":"pass-through-harness-obd-ii","title":"Pass-Through OBD-II Harness","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pass-through harness is required for OBD-II programming when using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/products\/benchforce-powerblock-iv-with-rom-boot-switch-assembly?variant=41005734101183\" title=\"BenchForce PowerBlock IV with ROM Boot Switch Assembly\"\u003eBenchForce PowerBlock\u003c\/a\u003e switch assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 24 pin connector end plugs into any of our PowerBlock switch assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 10 pin connector end plugs into any OBD-II ECU programming harness with 10 pin connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 10 pin connector end may alternatively plug into Y-Splitter harness. Y-Splitter harness is only necessary when adding an additional ECU on the bench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenchForce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14465624932410,"sku":"BF01072","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/8849\/4906\/products\/100-01072.png?v=1749481925"},{"product_id":"engine-module-harness-05-06-gm-e40-5-3l-6-0l","title":"Engine Control Module Bench Harness 05-06 GM E40 5.3L 6.0L","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eVEHICLE DETAILS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMAKES: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuick, Chevrolet, GMC, Isuzu, Pontiac, Saab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMODELS: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-7x, Ascender, Corvette, Envoy, Grand Prix, GTO, Impala, Rainier, SSR, Trailblazer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYEARS: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2005-2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eENGINES: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3L, 6.0L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMODULE: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eUSAGE: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2005 Corvette 6.0L\u003cbr\u003e2005-2006 GTO 6.0L\u003cbr\u003e2006 Trailblazer SS 6.0L\u003cbr\u003eSee Others Above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALIASES: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE40  LS2 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" style=\"border-color: #626567;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e SUPPORTED COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL(S) \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e DLC PIN(S) \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e CAN BUS \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 16 WAY OBD-II DLC PINS 6 \u0026amp; 14 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOWERBLOCK CONNECTION\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eFor communication on OBD-II DLC pins 2, 6, and 14, this harness requires \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/collections\/adapters\/products\/pass-through-harness-obd-ii\"\u003eOBD-II Pass-Through Harness\u003c\/a\u003e. 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We have what you need to move an OBD-II port from the vehicle to the bench. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis kit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/collections\/adapters\/products\/storage-case-for-benchforce-powerblock-switch-assembly\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/collections\/adapters\/products\/storage-case-for-benchforce-powerblock-switch-assembly\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBF00025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStorage Case For BenchForce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Soft Power Block Case\" href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/collections\/adapters\/products\/benchforce-powerblock-protective-eva-soft-case\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/collections\/adapters\/products\/benchforce-powerblock-protective-eva-soft-case\"\u003eBF00044 \u003c\/a\u003eBenchForce PowerBlock Protective EVA Soft Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/collections\/powerblocks\/products\/benchforce-powerblock-ii-switch-assembly\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/collections\/powerblocks\/products\/benchforce-powerblock-ii-switch-assembly\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBF00019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBenchForce PowerBlock II 12V Switch Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/collections\/adapters\/products\/pass-through-harness-obd-ii\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/collections\/adapters\/products\/pass-through-harness-obd-ii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBF01072\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePass-Through Harness for OBD-II Programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/collections\/adapters\/products\/power-cable-2-1mm-5ft-12v-with-battery-clips\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/collections\/adapters\/products\/power-cable-2-1mm-5ft-12v-with-battery-clips\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBF01083\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePower Cable 2.1mm 5ft with Battery Clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe following LS-Series Engine ECU Harnesses are Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"P59 0411 LS1 harness\" href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/products\/engine-module-harness-99-09-gm-p59-4-3l-5-0l-5-3l-5-7l-6-0l-7-4l-8-1l\"\u003eBF01035\u003c\/a\u003e Engine Module Harness for 99-09 P59 24x LS-Series Engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"E-40 GTO Harness Benchtop\" href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/products\/engine-module-harness-05-06-gm-e40-5-3l-6-0l\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBF01052\u003c\/a\u003e Engine Module Harness for 05-06 E40 ECM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"E38 Corvette G6 G8\" href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/products\/engine-module-harness-06-16-gm-e38-3-4l-3-5l-3-9l-4-8l-5-3l-6-0l-6-2l-7-0l\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBF01038\u003c\/a\u003e Engine Module Harness for 06-16 E38 ECM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"GM E67 Benchtop Programming Harness\" href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/products\/engine-module-harness-06-15-gm-e67-2-2l-2-4l-2-9l-3-5l-3-6l-3-9l-4-2l-4-4l-4-6l-5-3l-6-0l-7-0l\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBF01047\u003c\/a\u003e Engine Module Harness for 06-15 E67 ECM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"E-78 2018 Silverado Benchtop Harness\" href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/products\/engine-module-harness-11-18-gm-e78-1-2l-1-4l-1-8l-2-4l-3-6l-4-8l-6-0l\"\u003eBF01060\u003c\/a\u003e Engine Module Harness for 11-18 E78 ECM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold separately (recommended but not required):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"ACDC Power 5A Supply\" href=\"https:\/\/benchforce.com\/collections\/adapters\/products\/power-supply-ac-to-dc-5-amp-power-supply\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBF00017\u003c\/a\u003e Power Supply - AC to DC 5 AMP\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerBlock is compatible with all of our ECU programming harnesses for OBD-II and J1939 applications. Please contact us with any questions before purchasing. The unit itself does not program anything, it has no logic inside. It is a circuit board-based passthrough to allow bench programming outside of a vehicle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenchForce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41156993253567,"sku":"BF02130","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/8849\/4906\/files\/BF02130_BenchForce_PowerBlock_GM_LS_Starter_Kit.png?v=1767896265"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/8849\/4906\/collections\/GM_E40_ECM_-_Brick_Art.png?v=1767394375","url":"https:\/\/www.benchforce.com\/collections\/dont-brick-the-gm-e40-ecm.oembed","provider":"BenchForce","version":"1.0","type":"link"}