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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 11:51 AM
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Yes it could be a bad connection with a loose PCM. I didn't correctly tighten the thru firewall bolt and my truck did exactly your symptoms. To isolate that being the cause. Start the truck and try rocking the pcm. If it flutters or shuts down, you have your answer. If not, start doing the wiggle test under the dash and in the engine bay with it running. No loose clothing and no beer......yet. Watch carefully for moving engine parts. Safety first!!!!!

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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 04:43 PM
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Going to check the pcm tonight. I did notice I could move it forward and backwards in the mounted in the case just now does your PCM have some movement or is it locked in.
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 05:36 PM
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If I remember correctly, it is pretty locked into place.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 07:40 PM
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I had my brother press the pcm forward and hold it. Than I went to tighten the 10mm under the hood it felt tight already. I went about 1-2 turns and the unit does not move anymore. No issues since; going to take a week of driving for me to feel this is the solution.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2018 | 07:26 AM
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Keep us posted. The bolt may have worked itself loose a bit after the PCM was replaced. It is a strange bolt to access.
 
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Truck has not had anymore issues from the electrical system. And has been driven off road and in the rain. Thanks again for the replies!
 
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