transmission programming

2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU
108,262 MILES • 2.4L
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i wanted to know if you install a used transmission in the vehicle do you always have to have it programmed or only if it does not work properly?
Nov 9, 2016 at 11:36 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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No you do not have to have it programmed. It would be best to have the transmission adaptives reset though after the transmission is installed.
Nov 9, 2016 at 12:48 PM
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