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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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ECM QUESTION

Trying to replace the ECM on my '96 300-6 F-150. I believe I read somewhere that the screws that hold the ECM to the heat sink require either a 5.5mm or 7/32 thinwall deep socket. is this true?

Also, I cannot separate the wiring connnector from the module. I've pulled as hard as I mpossibly can and tried prying being carefull not to damage the connector but it just doesnt budge.

Any help will be appreciated.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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what does your haynes manual say regarding removal of the computer?
 
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 03:17 PM
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I suspect you are referring to the Ignition Control Module (ICM)?


Courtesy of subford

Pull up on the tab a little while pulling back on the connector. And yes the socket size is as you listed.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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Make sure the one you are putting on is BLACK in color and NOT gray.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 09:00 AM
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Thanks for your replies. Yes it is the Ignition Control Module and I am pulling the tab up but the connector just won't come off and I'm afraid to damage it.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 09:12 AM
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By the way why are you changing it?
The Black remote mounted ICM modules very seldom go bad.

From reading your other posts it sounds more like you have a bad PIP sensor on the stator inside the distributor.
 
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