Quote Originally Posted by cookie 70 View Post
current ECM# 19186079, which i was told was an updated replacement for the 16147525. when purchased that was all i could find in stock.
The adapter i am using is the solder in GM2 adapter ( replacement of the Moates G2 i used in the past) from boosted NW.
Chip is installed in correct orientation because if installed backwards it will kill the chip.
GM2 Adapter.jpg
The installation of the GM2 likely OK. The soldering required for the GM2 is basic through hole soldering. An ohm meter can be used to test for solder bridges between pins, which might cause the check engine light to flash.

I'm going to disagree with the statement that the 19186079 is a replacement for 16147525. Form what I can figure out, the 19186079 is for 1989 ~ 1990 Topkick. GM used the same 4K chip for many different computer part numbers, but each computer part number always used a different definition file. I recommend using a .bin file for the 19186079, if the ECM wiring is the same 19186079 vs. 16147525.