Question about clearing PCM
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Question about clearing PCM
I have a 2010 XLT with the 4.6 and 57,000 miles. The truck was throwing codes P1450, P0130, and P0150. Took it to the dealership and the diagnosis was a vapor management valve. I get that, the part seemed to fit problems that others had on this board, but I have one bigger problem with it. A part that is commonly found for ~$60 would cost me $450 at the dealer to have it done there. I was told that if I do it myself I still will be throwing codes and due to the PCM now "knowing there is fault" that I have to bring it back to the dealership to clear the PCM for another $100. I was also told that if I don't do this that it will also cause the throttlebody to go out. Does anyone have any experience with this? Or is the Service Advisor at this place just a snake?
TL;DR : Can I clear the PCM without their "special computer" they have to hook up?
TL;DR : Can I clear the PCM without their "special computer" they have to hook up?
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Pull the ground cable off the battery and let it sit for 30 minutes and you'll clear whatever codes are stored. You can also use a code reader to clear them (the units at Autozone may be able to do this) or some tuners have this capability.
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