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DIFFERENT YEARS HP3

AVY14

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im not an electronic genius here ok? just to make it clear... has anybody tried messing around with the programmer? like using an 04 programmer to an 02? its just because i am seeing alot of programmers for 03 and up and they are selling it dirt cheap... i saw one in craigslist for 150... for an 02, i dont see anything... i have to buy it 400 shipped...

also, what are the consequences if i try this? is the damage worth 1k plus? thanks for the help
 
Good question but I think it would work.  I think during the connection phase at the beginning, the HPIII would give you an error. 
 
I do believe that the Programmers are separated by years, because there are updated programs. I'm not totally sure, but I would agree w/ Loggie, that it would most likely just give you an error, if you tried to use an 02 on an 03 or higher. Just remember, the Computers on the 03+ AVs are more advanced than the 02 AVs. So that may play a factor in it. Also if you do get the 02 for $150, remember that you probably won't be able to get that much for it, if it doesn't work, and you'll just be out that much more when you have to buy a brand new one.

-James.
 
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