I did some research on the diagnostic control module unit that is for sale at ebay. Here is the listing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/292673198189?hash=item4424ae986d:g:YLwAAOSwzyFgdMO9&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAoIDv5NR2JP81j7KwPvV+NbcFz/ey4hK04rPWh1D/F7Hs33K/1CheqiP00FkzgGtM6gD0+4cyKkTql4oz6EYRbpSbk77K6xbL6AsGluvikHt25JP4qDAIT05yg02eEwezn4nPBTCGwHbGOTdZOEW+ d4OXF7pbyA4kn3WUYjIoZ8JCm8B/XhpbdSDNJjubL/cossfQBRNPaxqwaRjQu9dxWgw=%7Ctkp:Bk9SR7Sco9H2YA&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338759164&toolid=10001&customid=130832X1595753Xe688df47245321460f6d54414fe703e2#vi-desc-maincntr
The seller states:
Condition:
Used
Seller Notes:
“PLEASE NOTE: THESE UNITS ARE BOUGHT BY PART NUMBER ONLY. BUYING THEM BY YEAR, MAKE & MODEL ALONE CANNOT ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH YOUR VEHICLE. IT IS THE CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO MATCH THE MANUFACTURER’S NUMBER OFF ANY UNIT LISTED WITH THE ONE ON THE PART IN THEIR CAR. THIS UNIT MAY REQUIRE REPROGRAMMING TO BE OPERATIONAL (USUALLY LATE MODEL VEHICLES) REPROGRAMMING MUST BE DONE BY THE DEALERSHIP OR A QUALIFYING LICENSED MECHANIC.”
Does this particular diagnostic control module unit needs to be reprogram?
Comments, feedback, advice is greatly appreciated.