Can you replace the ECM in a Toyota?
Again, replacement ECMs, especially from junk yards, may have old information stored in the battery backup and will need to be cleared first before your GM vehicle will accept the part. Toyota’s vehicles, like Dodge or Chrysler, can be tricky to locate and remove the ECM.
Where is the ECM located on a Dodge?
Some late-model Dodges place the ECM under the cabin air filter, others have it mounted next to the battery, on the opposite side of the engine bay! Check your owners’ manual for the precise location of your ECM. From there, it’s a simple matter of finding the screws or bolts that hold the ECM in place, loosening them, and removing the old ECM.
Can a plug and play ECM be used in a car?
We sell preprogrammed “plug and play” engine computers (ECMs, TCMs, and PCMs) for all makes and models! We only sell OEM parts that are GUARANTEED to work with your vehicle. If you own a car or truck long enough, there will come a time when you are faced with the question of whether or not to replace your Engine Control Module (ECM).
What should I do if my ECM goes bad?
The rule of thumb, regardless of brand, however, is to disconnect and drain the ECM of any electrical charge, since most ECMs are designed to store reserve power in case of battery failure.
Do you need to reconfigure a Toyota Corolla?
As far as to whether it needs to be reconfigured, possibly not, as long as it comes out of a donor Corolla of the same year with the same powertrain. Depending on where you get it from, you may or may not know what it has in the way of loaded firmware, but that might not be a problem.
When did I replace my ECM on my Avalon?
I actually replaced an ECM myself on my ’99 Avalon – twice actually. The first time I bought a ECM from a junkyard for about $40 without shipping. I plugged it in and unfortunately it was DOA.
Can a corolla be refurbished with a warranty?
Getting one from a vendor selling refurbished units with a warranty would be an entirely different deal. As far as to whether it needs to be reconfigured, possibly not, as long as it comes out of a donor Corolla of the same year with the same powertrain.