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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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Question Pcm needed

I need a used pcm for my 97. Anyone have one or know where I can get one?
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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James,
You need a PCM and not a IDM? Out of curiosity, what happened to your PCM?
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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Ford service said that they could not read my pcm because the previous owner had a programmer in the truck and didnt reflash to stock before they sold it. when i got my new cps it effected the way the truck is running. a bit low on power. they said i need to replace the pcm to be able to read it for codes.
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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There are several places that will re flash you PCM. Is this "Chip" removable or is it a "program" installed in the PCM?

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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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I think Jody at DP can re-flash the PCM for you, I'd give him a shout first. If you do need a new PCM, try car-part.com.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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contacts

How do i contact these people?
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James
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by potsiewebber
How do i contact these people?
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James
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Car-part.com
Finding the right PCM on car-part.com can take some time...
Rog, WTF is that in your avatar?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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Might try Auto Computer Exchange, the have an ebay store.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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Rog, WTF is that in your avatar?
My guess it is a setup to pressure check an intercooler.
Maybe???
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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Well, actually, Neal got it but I don't have an intercooler. I made it to check the rest of my intake system. I hook it to the ducting from the air cleaner, pressurize the system, 20# or so and squirt soapy water on all of the boots for leaks. It has an air gauge and a air control valve. Works well.

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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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where isn the pcm located exactly so that ican get a part number off it?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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It's locatated in the DS fenderwell. Follow the big bundle of wires to a plug with a bolt in the middle of it. You can remove the DS kick panel to see part of it, with a good light and mirror I belive you can see the #'s from the engine compt.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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TDE 1 is what you want , I got one on car part for 50.00
 
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