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Mobile Module Service

TCU / TCM Programming, Cloning & Repair

DFW Mobile programming for shops, rebuilders and independent mechanics.

Mobile service is available in the Dallas / Fort Worth service area; mail-in module service is available nationwide. Our work carries a 1-year unlimited-mile workmanship warranty.

Mobile in DFW - mail-in available nationwide. Most quotes are returned in under 4 business hours.

TCU / TCM Programming, Cloning & Repair
BENCH / OEM PROGRAM
Flat-rate pricing - confirmed before any work begins
Quotes are free - no obligation.
Quotes returned in under 4 business hours
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Why Transmission Shops Choose Core Auto Logic

TCM programming requirements vary by transmission, security system and replacement hardware. We review the specific module and use the applicable licensed tooling for the accepted procedure.

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OEM Software, Not Aftermarket
Applicable licensed software supports calibration selection for the vehicle and transmission hardware. We confirm platform access, compatibility and procedure requirements before accepting the job.
J2534 / SCN
Vehicle-Side Setup Identified
We confirm the applicable adaptation or fast-learn procedure and who will complete it. Bench programming does not include an installed-transmission check or road test.
ADAPT
800+ Transmissions Supported
GM 6L80 / 10R80, ZF 8HP, Chrysler 62TE, Mercedes 9G-Tronic, VAG DSG, and dozens of legacy platforms back to 722.6 mechatronic cloning.
800+
Mail-In TCM Bench Service
Mail-in TCM service is available nationwide after review. Start with year, make, model and a description; VIN is optional initially. Add transmission and module details if available, and wait for acceptance and shipping instructions.
Mail-in available Request review Compatibility review Quote required
MAIL-IN AVAILABLE - REQUEST REVIEW
REQUEST REVIEW

Two Ways to Get Your TCU / TCM Programming, Cloning & Repair Done

Request nationwide mail-in bench service, or book a mobile visit if you're in the DFW metro. Our workmanship warranty covers defects in our completed work.

We Come to Your Shop

We bring OEM software and programming equipment to your DFW location. Any required vehicle checks or road procedures are confirmed with you.

  1. Schedule a visitWe confirm availability and an appointment window after reviewing the request
  2. Tech arrives on-siteRoute window confirmed before arrival, full tool kit in the van
  3. Service in-vehicleComplete the agreed programming, coding or module work using the applicable procedure
  4. Required verificationVehicle checks, adaptations or road procedures depend on the service and are confirmed in the agreed scope
COVERAGE
DFW Metroplex
Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Arlington, Frisco, Irving
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Mail-In Module Service

Submit the request for review. If accepted, Core Auto Logic sends the final quote and packing and shipping instructions.

  1. Submit for reviewStart with vehicle details and the requested work. VIN, part numbers and label photos are helpful if available; VIN is optional initially
  2. Wait for acceptanceDo not ship before receiving the final quote and instructions
  3. Ship inboundThe customer pays and arranges inbound shipping
  4. Tracked returnReturn shipping is included in the final quote
MAIL-IN ADDRESS
CORE AUTO LOGIC
6805 MAIN ST STE 430 PMB 1015
THE COLONY TX 75056
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What to know before requesting service

Start with year, make, model and a short description. VIN is optional for an initial request; we may request it later to confirm compatibility.

  • Is this the right service?We review the transmission controller, transmission variant and replacement compatibility before confirming cloning, programming or repair. Mechatronic and internal transmission faults may require separate mechanical work.
  • Helpful detailsVehicle details, transmission model if known, symptoms and original/donor label photos. Include fault codes or prior repair details if available; a diagnosis is not required to ask for help.
  • What happens afterwardTransmission initialization, clutch/adaptation procedures or a road test may be required on the vehicle after installation. Off-vehicle programming does not perform those procedures.
  • Price and timingAccess method, module condition, replacement compatibility and required software affect the quote. We confirm scope and expected timing before accepting the work.

DFW onsite or nationwide mail-in for eligible module work. The accepted quote confirms the delivery path. Appointment and completion timing are confirmed after review; do not ship before acceptance. See our factory software directory and service terms.

A quote request does not confirm an appointment. We will confirm scope, price, and availability with you.

What happens next

From your request to completed work and documentation.

  1. Describe the Vehicle and Transmission RequestStart with year, make, model and the situation: replacement, rebuild, mechatronic swap or communication fault. VIN is optional initially. Add the transmission model and part number if available. Most quotes are returned in under 4 business hours after review.
    Describe the Vehicle and Transmission Request - Core Auto Logic tcu-tcm-programming-repair step 1
  2. Mobile Service or Support ReviewSubmit the mail-in TCM request for review. Do not remove or ship the TCM until Core Auto Logic accepts the request and sends the final quote and instructions. Mail-in address: CORE AUTO LOGIC, 6805 MAIN ST STE 430 PMB 1015, THE COLONY TX 75056.
    Mobile Service or Support Review - Core Auto Logic tcu-tcm-programming-repair step 2
  3. Flash, VIN Write, and AdaptationFor approved live-vehicle work, we write the VIN, flash the correct OEM calibration, configure supported option bytes, and run the required adaptation procedure.
    Flash, VIN Write, and Adaptation - Core Auto Logic tcu-tcm-programming-repair step 3
  4. Return After QA ClearsWe document the operation and checks completed, along with any remaining installation, adaptation or road-test requirements. Module-only bench work cannot confirm installed transmission performance.
    Return After QA Clears - Core Auto Logic tcu-tcm-programming-repair step 4

Frequently Asked Questions

Do not assume that bench service completes the installation. The exact application may still need vehicle setup, security pairing, fault checks or adaptations. Confirm the accepted service scope and the installing shop requirements before removing or shipping the module.
Mail-in TCM service is available nationwide after review of the exact module and requested operation. Some programming can be completed on the bench, while security pairing, setup or transmission adaptations may require the target vehicle. The accepted quote identifies what is completed by mail and what remains for the installing shop.
Mail-in turnaround is confirmed in the accepted quote after we review the module, VIN, and service path.
P0700 indicates that the transmission control system has reported a fault; it does not identify the failed part or prove that programming is needed. Read the TCM-specific fault codes and follow the diagnostic procedure for that vehicle. Electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and control faults can require different repairs. Send the complete scan report with your request.
No - we warrant the programming and adaptation work for one year, unlimited miles. The mechanical rebuild is covered by your shop's warranty. Coverage applies to defects in our completed work, not unrelated faults.
We review transmission-control requests across supported GM, Ford, Chrysler/Stellantis, ZF, Mercedes-Benz, VAG, Toyota and Honda applications. The exact transmission, part number, replacement hardware and requested operation determine eligibility. Start with year, make and model; we confirm the rest during review.
A fast-learn or adaptation procedure teaches transmission control values using the OEM process for the exact transmission. Requirements can include specified fluid temperature, fault checks and stationary or driving steps; the procedure is not universal. The accepted scope identifies whether we perform the applicable vehicle procedure or it remains for the installing shop after bench service.

Everything covered in this service

The agreed work is verified and documented before the job is completed.

OEM Calibration - Current Subscription
OEM
We carry current OEM diagnostic software subscriptions so every flash uses the correct calibration for the VIN, build date, and transmission hardware revision - not a generic file or an outdated dataset.
Adaptation Requirements Confirmed
ADAPT
Adaptation and fast-learn requirements depend on the transmission and repair. Procedures requiring the installed transmission or a road test cannot be completed by a module-only bench service. We identify the included work and remaining vehicle procedures in the agreed scope.
Bench Programming Capability
BENCH
Mail-in TCM service is available nationwide after review. Support reviews the VIN, transmission model, and whether the procedure requires the vehicle before confirming the service path.
Mechatronic Cloning
CLONE
For Mercedes 722.6/722.9, early ZF mechatronics, and VAG DSG units, we bench-clone adaptation data and VIN linkage from the failed TCM to the replacement - preserving learned shift data.
Mail-In TCM Service
MAIL
Mail-in TCM service is available nationwide after review. Start with year, make and model (VIN optional initially), transmission model, part number, and job details through the quote form.
1-Year Workmanship Warranty
GUARANTEE
Programming and adaptation work backed by our standard 1-year unlimited-mile workmanship warranty. If a programming defect surfaces, we re-flash at no charge - the mechanical rebuild warranty is yours.

Common reasons customers book this service

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A freshly rebuilt or reman transmission dropped in after the vehicle's adaptation data was developed for the old unit will shift harshly, flare on 2-3, or limp. The TCM needs an adaptation clear and fast-learn cycle before normal shift quality returns.
New, reman, and used TCMs ship without VIN data. They require a VIN write, hardware option-byte configuration, and calibration flash via OEM diagnostic software before the transmission will operate and before the PCM/TCM handshake completes.
Replacement valve body assemblies on many modern transmissions (10R80, 6L80, 8HP70, 9G-Tronic) include a TCM or solenoid calibration data set that must be VIN-paired and adaptation-reset in software before the unit will function.
A U0101 fault means the TCM has gone silent on the CAN bus. The replacement module requires a virgin flash, VIN write, and full adaptation routine before the vehicle will drive normally or before the stability control system will recognize the transmission.
A complete battery disconnect - or a long storage period - can wipe TCM adaptation data on some platforms. The transmission relearns from scratch and may shift poorly for hundreds of miles without a controlled fast-learn reset.
Shift flare, torque converter shudder between 40-65 mph, and harsh 1-2 engagement are frequently addressed by OEM technical service bulletin calibration updates. A reflash to the current bulletin calibration and a fresh adaptation often resolves the complaint without any mechanical work.
Tools and technical coveragePlatform access, equipment, and procedure details
PLATFORM INTELLIGENCE

How we plan this service

We use the VIN, repair details, and equipped systems to choose the access path and service workflow before the job starts.

Transmission control

ZF 6HP bench cloning

Many 6-speed mechatronic controllers are planned as bench jobs so adaptation, immobilizer, and vehicle coding data can be preserved before the donor is installed.

Module family
ZF 6HP
Access method
Bench access
Workflow
TCU/EGS cloning
What to send

Send the original mechatronic or TCU, donor unit if available, VIN, transmission code, and the fault codes that led to replacement.

Transmission control

ZF 8HP bench cloning

Later 8-speed controllers usually need protected bench access and careful donor matching before the module is installed and adaptations are reset.

Module family
ZF 8HP
Access method
Bench access
Workflow
TCU/EGS cloning
What to send

Include transmission family, donor part label photos, original failure symptoms, and whether the vehicle currently starts and shifts.

Transmission control

Dual-clutch and CVT planning

Dual-clutch and CVT controllers need platform-specific data handling, followed by clutch, range, or shift adaptation steps after programming.

Module family
7DCT300
Access method
BENCH
Workflow
TCU cloning and adaptation
What to send

Provide transmission type, current DTCs, donor part label photos, and any prior relearn or adaptation attempt notes.

TOOL CAPABILITY MATRIX

Capable platforms for this work

Platforms used for transmission-control programming, cloning, adaptation, and bench data recovery.

TCM and TCU bench cloning
BENCH PROGRAMMER
Alientech / Autotuner / Orange5 / Scanmatik / Flex / VVDI2 / PCMFlash / CGDI / X-Prog Appropriate for donor-module data transfer and gearbox controller recovery workflows.
Bench access required Bench/chip-level only
Source basis: Bench programmer source packet for ECU and gearbox read/write documentation.
Adaptation, coding, and fast-learn support
AFTERMARKET PLATFORM
Autel, Launch Tech, Topdon Used after programming to verify live data, adaptations, and drivetrain communication.
Coverage varies by vehicle
Source basis: Autel, Launch Tech, and Topdon scanner-vendor capability documentation.
Factory calibration flash
OEM SOFTWARE
FDRS / GM SPS2 / wiTECH 2.0 / ODIS Required when the calibration file or guided flash is locked behind the manufacturer portal.
No practical workaround
Source basis: OEM service-software programming portals and factory procedure data.

TCM Failure Indicators

Customer-reported symptoms that point to a TCM that needs programming or replacement. These symptoms need diagnosis; software, wiring, power supply and mechanical faults can overlap.

Harsh or Flared Shifts
Truck slams into gear or flares on the 2-3. Adaptation data from the dead transmission is still loaded.
Second-Gear Limp Mode
Refuses to shift out of second after valve body swap. TCM needs VIN-pair and adaptation reset.
Lost Communication With TCM
U0101 "Lost Communication with TCM" fault. Replacement TCM requires virgin flash before the vehicle will run.
Converter Shudder
Torque converter shudder between 45-65 mph - frequently resolved by a current OEM calibration bulletin.

Built around what your shop actually needs.

About this service.

Workmanship warranty

A 1-year unlimited-mile workmanship warranty on our work.

If a defect in our calibration or programming work appears, contact us so we can put it right at no charge. We confirm coverage for your specific job before work begins.

1-Year Unlimited Miles
Coverage for our completed service
Clear Scope and Pricing
Approve the scope and charges before work begins
Workmanship support
Contact us about a defect in our work
Direct Tech Line
Talk with our service team

Ready to get this programmed and out the door?

Mobile service is available in DFW, and mail-in module service is available nationwide. Submit a mail-in request for review. Most quotes are returned in under 4 business hours.

Prefer to talk it through? (945) 382-4065 - Monday-Saturday, 9 AM-7 PM Central. Closed Sunday.