do you have to reprogram a junkyard engine computer

2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
126,000 MILES
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KEVIN-BARNES
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engine light on but will not conect to dianois the computer says no conection i was told if i get jumps because battery went dead it would serge and short out the computer.it bearlly runs now
Apr 20, 2012 at 2:01 PM
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HMAC300
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it needs to be reprogrammed vin number specific
Apr 20, 2012 at 2:25 PM
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HMAC300
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have it scanned for codes and check fuel pressure as well.
Apr 20, 2012 at 2:26 PM
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