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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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I know this is stupid
I heard that I could unplug the PCM on my 95 F-150 302 auto and it will still run. I wouldn't think it could run without the computer, but then again someone may know different.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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No it won't run without the computer.. at all.
 
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I doubt it- as soon as you unplug it your injectors stop working.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Yeah, I figured as much. I know it was a stupid question.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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It's okay- there's a reason we all come to these forums- to learn.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by frankyford
Yeah, I figured as much. I know it was a stupid question.
Not at all stupid. We all ask questions and we all learn from the answers.

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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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find the guy that told you that and smack him.
 
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Get a rolled up newspaper, hit him on the nose with it and say "NO".
 
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Get a rolled up newspaper, hit him on the nose with it and say "NO".
then throw an invisible stick, bet that will keep him occupied for a few hours LOL
 
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then throw an invisible stick, bet that will keep him occupied for a few hours LOL
To protect the rest of us, get an invisible fence and a lojack collar.

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