Notices
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  

Pcm

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:13 PM
  #1  
genbryan's Avatar
genbryan
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Question Pcm

Has anyone ever rerouted their PCM to a different location in their truck, as in extending the wire harness? If you have, did you have problems? Or did the increased resistance in wiring and connectors not cause it to do anything funny.
 
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:16 PM
  #2  
c00nhunterjoe's Avatar
c00nhunterjoe
Lead Driver
15 Year Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 8,608
Likes: 13
From: Belair md
why would you want to do that? you could move it and lengthen all the wires but what for?
 
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:18 PM
  #3  
tjbeggs's Avatar
tjbeggs
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 12,835
Likes: 3
From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
Club FTE Silver Member

I haven't heard of anyone doing that. You would have to have perfect splices though as the PCM is pretty picky about signals from sensors. A voltage drop of .2 of a volt would be a big deal for the accuracy of the sensors/PCM
 
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:27 PM
  #4  
c00nhunterjoe's Avatar
c00nhunterjoe
Lead Driver
15 Year Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 8,608
Likes: 13
From: Belair md
indeed, it can be done though but i am more curious as to why he wants to move it.......
 
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:36 PM
  #5  
genbryan's Avatar
genbryan
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
My reasoning is that i might be pulling it again in the near future by maybe several times for the upgrades i have for it. Also, when i pulled my old one, i had such a bad time pulling it out i ended up bending the bracket that it sits on, so now even though i can't see the blockage that is preventing it from going back into place, it will only go back into its little hole half way. Which makes me frustrated and now i just want it somewhere else, somewhere easy to get to. Plus when removing it loosening the inner fender well isn't enough, you also half to bend really far before there is sufficient room for removal and install. Don't want it sitting around outside because it was originally inside the cab, unless I found some kinda sealed box or something to put it in, but then it probably needs ventilation to. I can see small vents built in. What to do. What to do.
 
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2009 | 08:19 AM
  #6  
Neal 97 250's Avatar
Neal 97 250
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,010
Likes: 5
From: Johnson City, TN.
You can see where the PCM goes into if you remove the E-brake pedal. Just take 3 or 4 bolts out and lay it down. Why are you having to remove the PCM for upgrades and what type of upgraderequires that you remove it?
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:38 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE