Can I use a PCM from a junkyard?
The short answer in my experience is: no, you can not plug a junkyard PCM in without flashing it to your VIN.
Can a junkyard PCM be plugged in?
The short answer in my experience is: no, you can not plug a junkyard PCM in without flashing it to your VIN. Don’t sue me, it just my opinion.
Can you buy a used or refurbished PCM?
Which is outrageous, so my question is can i buy a used or refurbished PCM, install it and have the dealership reflash it to my car with my vin and will it function how its suppoaed to? Thank you for your help Branden Padgett My car has 96000 miles. My car has a manual transmission. Hello, thanks for writing in about your Dodge Challenger.
Can a PCM be reprogrammed to a different VIN number?
Most PCM’s I know of do not let you reprogram them to a different vehicle VIN number to prevent theft problems. This is why the dealer’s new PCM is so expensive. For some years, some manufacturers allowed reprogramming so you would need to have the dealer advise you if this particular vehicle and PCM can be reprogrammed to another vehicle.
What does it mean when your PCM keeps failing?
The repeat fuse failures means there is a short circuit in the circuit the fuse is protecting. That short circuit can be identified and repaired… Wierd rpm spike when coasting in vehicle. Your car has an automatic transmission and will automatically downshift as the speed of the vehicle slows down.
The short answer in my experience is: no, you can not plug a junkyard PCM in without flashing it to your VIN. Don’t sue me, it just my opinion.
Where to get replacement PCM, ECM, or module?
Where to get a replacement PCM, ECM, or module? program it to your VIN and build code, instead shop at a rebuilder. You’ll get a rebuilt unit with a warranty and it’ll be programmed to your VIN and Build code. You may still have to pay to get the anti-theft portion programmed, but at least you won’t damage the other modules in the system.
Can a PCM be programmed to the VIN code?
Even if the part number on the used PCM, ECM or module is exactly the same, that doesn’t mean it’s programmed properly. On most late model cars and trucks, the PCM, ECM, or module MUST be programmed to your vehicle’s VIN code and build code.
Can a PCM controller be swapped between vehicles?
“The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.