New ECM?
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New ECM?
last year when I had my E4OD rebuilt the tranny guy told me I should get a New computer because it would control the tranny a better then the one i have. I also remmeber reading somewhere that new computers have updates on them that will also run the engine a little better. A new ECM is 200$ I don't mind spending the money espcially if it will help the tranny live longer. But I want to be sure I get a computer with the Updates. The local ford parts counter said he didn't know for sure if the one he had listed was one with updates. He did say it was a updated part number. I was told they needed my vin number to look up the computer and he said he didn't. This is the part number F2T2-12A650-CC. Would that be the right one? Is it worth it for me to switch them? thanks in advance for any help
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I don't know what the code is, I can check if its not a lot of trouble. this was a while ago, but What I believe he told me was that it ran more line pressure, and that would be beter for the tranny, and i think he said something about it shifting differently. thanks
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I can try to get that kick panel off and take a look tomorrow. Is their any truth to an updated PCM? I'm pretty sure mine is an the orginal computer. I dont' know if they had different PCMs for different broncos. Oh the tranny is an E4OD.
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You don't need a new computer, you need a Diablo chip. I've got one and it work's good. A new computer box will not help because they are year and engine/trans combo specific. The chip will "update" the computer and it will run alot better.
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Yes, different ECMs do program the tranny differently, though the difference is usually not as dramatic as some might tell you (Ford programmed these things with common goals in mind).
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Yeah, maybe then I will go with some sort of chip then. I looked at the kick panel and I didn't quite see how to get it off. I didn't see and screws and i didn't want to just pull on it.
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Here are the two locations:
http://www.motorhaven.com/Web_store/Html/chipcodes.html
If you can't find on the easier location, let me know and I'll post removal instructions (lengthy).
http://www.motorhaven.com/Web_store/Html/chipcodes.html
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