1996-2002 Pontiac TransAm, Firebird, Chevrolet Camaro (Installation at PCM/ECM)

1996-2002 Pontiac TransAm, Firebird, Chevrolet Camaro
1996-2002 Pontiac Firebird
1996-2002 Chevrolet Camaro

How to reach the ECM and bypass the GM Passkey 2 System

This instructions are for Installing the NEWROCKIES PRO Module to bypass the PassKEY 2 Security System at the ECM. If you would like to install it at the BCM, please refer to: Installation at BCM.

If you don’t have the BCM (i.e. project/race car) you can install the PRO bypass at the PCM. Locate the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) as in the diagrams below and disconnect connector C1 (Blue). This is the connector where all the connections will be made.

1996-2002 Pontiac TransAm Firebiird Chevrolet Camaro ECM Location 1
1996-2002 Pontiac TransAm Firebiird Chevrolet Camaro ECM Location 2

Connector C1 (Blue) Pin-Out

1996-2002 Pontiac TransAm Firebiird Chevrolet Camaro Blue C1 Connector

If the enclosure of your NEWROCKIES PRO Module is green and blue, please setup the switches as following (if enclosure is black, please submit a request to our support team for correct switch configurations):

Open the NEWROCKIES PRO Module’s cover (this will NOT void the warranty) by removing the 2 screws on the bottom. Inside there are 2 sets of switches.

Set the switches as in the photo here below:

PassKEY 2

Connect as following:

PRO Module
CAR Wires
RED
Make a 3 wire splice between the RED & WHITE wires of the PRO Bypass and the PNK wire on PCM connector C1 pin 19.
WHT
Make a 3 wire splice between the RED & WHITE wires of the PRO Bypass and the PNK wire on PCM connector C1 pin 19.
BLK
Make a 3 wire splice between the BLK wire of the PRO Bypass and the BLK/WHT wire on PCM connector C1 pin 21
PPL
Not Used
GRN
Cut the DK-Blue wire on PCM connector C1 Pin 55 a couple of inches before the connector and connect the GRN wire of the PRO-Full Bypass to it toward the PCM
YEL
Not Used
BRN
Not Used
After connecting the PRO Module at the ECM, you must get to the connector C3 that would be connected at the BCM and cut the wire at BCM Connector C3, pin C11 (YEL/BLK) and connect the part of this wire that is leading toward the harness (NOT toward the BCM) to BCM Connector C3 pin C1 (BLK). – refer to Installation at BCM instructions for location of BCM and pinout of C3 connector.

Troubleshooting

  1. Make sure connector’s pinout and wiring colors of your car are both matching exactly those of our instructions. If not, please Submit a Request to our support team with details of the pinout and wiring colors in your car.
  2. Is the light on the side of the PRO module turning on? If not check power between RED and BLK wires of the PRO module installed and with the key in the ON position (you can use a power-meter or a light) and Submit a Request to our support team with results of the measurement.​
  3. If your instructions do NOT make use of the PPL wire of the PRO Module then skip this step, otherwise, if you use the PPL wire and points (1) and (2) above are correct and your car is not even cranking then make sure the PPL wire of the PRO bypass is connected correctly and the connection is tight. Also try shorting with a loose piece of wire the PPL and BLK of the PRO module.  
  4. If car is still not cranking then Submit a Request to our technical support team detailing the tests you have done and the results.
  5. If the car is cranking, but engine doesn’t start or sometimes starts but immediately dies then do the following:
    1. If your instructions make use of the GRN wire of the PRO Module, then make sure the GRN wire of the PRO bypass is correctly connected and the connection is tight.
    2. Open the PRO module’s cover by removing the 2 screws on the bottom and change switches 7 and 8 of SW1 to [7:ON, 8:OFF] or to [7:OFF, 8:ON]. Make sure the switches 1-6 of SW1 are exactly as indicated in the instructions for your car model/year and if not, then change them accordingly. Try starting the car.​

If car is still not starting or if you have any questions or concerns please Submit a Request to our technical support team detailing the tests you have done and the results.


NOTE: when contacting our support team, please always indicate your car’s make, model and year.

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