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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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pcm # help

am trying to locate the pcm# on my Ex and got a question. I have tried looking at the instructions on their website and from what i can tell it dont look like what i got> I removed the kick panel and there is a black box hold ing what looks like the pcm. I took off the 10mm nut and went under the hood. from what i see the other side of that (under hood) looks like there are three harnesses hooked to that with 2 nuts. Is that what I take off to check the code? Sorry if this sounds like I'm an idiot but I am only being myself
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Sorry I do not have a pick but see if this helps.
It is located back under the ebrake pedal.There will be two 1/4'' screws that hold a black cover on.Take those out.Go under the hood and on the drivers firewall there will be a 10mm(i think) bolt right in the middle of a wiring harness.Loosen that bolt all the way(it may not fall out though).Go back into the cab and pull out the PCM.You will see the numbers then.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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you mean that bolt that holds on my license plate?? LOL that thing has got to be long. I turned on it for 10 minutes and it still would not come out. i am giving it a rest, i think i know what i am ding but when its 97 degrees. i cant be outside that much without haveing a heatstroke lol.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe28443
you mean that bolt that holds on my license plate?? LOL that thing has got to be long. I turned on it for 10 minutes and it still would not come out. i am giving it a rest, i think i know what i am ding but when its 97 degrees. i cant be outside that much without haveing a heatstroke lol.
The bolt stays on the connection. lol Once it's loose, pull on the connection and it will come off.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Don't forget to put your keys in your pocket or some safe place (not the ignition) before pulling the PCM
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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Yep keys out....pull down and in, its a bear but it comes out.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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I am out here now trying to pull it out. I think I got the bolt loose enough! I guess i am scared i am gonna break something. When u said down and in does that mean the pcm (inside) or the plug (under hood)
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe28443
I am out here now trying to pull it out. I think I got the bolt loose enough! I guess i am scared i am gonna break something. When u said down and in does that mean the pcm (inside) or the plug (under hood)
Sorry so late with a reply, but I meant the PCM in side the truck. Im sure you have it out by now. Its difficult to explain, just wiggle, it will come out.
 
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http://www.dp-tuner.com/wordpress/wp...stallation.pdf
 
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I finally got it off and just placed my order @ DP. Now what sux is they are closed tomorro
w and I got to wait an extra day
 
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