E-Waste | Yes |
First Application Year | 1993 |
FAQs | The replacement ECM for a Ford vehicle wont start the vehicle. Why? |
Mounting Hardware Included | No |
Flashable | No |
Removable PROM | No |
Product Condition | Remanufactured |
FAA_A9 | Check Engine Light staying on after resetting, engine turning off for no reason, loss of spark, loss of fuel injection, loss of pulse on fuel pump, intermittent starting problems. |
FAA_A6 | Yes, most GM vehicles have a VATS, Pass Key or Pass Lock anti-theft system. |
FAQ_Q6 | Do GM vehicles have a passive anti-theft system? |
FAA_A4 | Ensure that the PCM was properly flash programmed for the vehicle. Also note whether the vehicle is equipped with the Ford "passive anti-theft system", which requires an on-car relearn. |
FAQ_Q7 | Do I need a scanner to reset the anti-theft system |
FAA_A3 | No, not all Ford vehicles require PATS reset. Check the PATS chart found on the O.E. Manufacturers Service site for your application. |
FAA_A7 | Not necessarily. There is a 30-minute manual procedure that can be done without a scanner. Refer to your O.E. manufacturers approved service manual for details. |
FAA_A2 | Some GM applications have a knock module that must be transferred to the replacement module. Some older Ford applications have a calibration module that must be transferred to the replacement module. |
FAQ_Q2 | Do I have to transfer anything from my original ECM/PCM? |
FAA_A8 | Chrysler models 1996 and newer will need to be VIN programmed. |
FAQ_Q1 | Whats the difference between an ECM and a PCM? |
FAQ_Q8 | Do all Chrysler Power Train Control Modules (PCM) need VIN programming? |
FAQ_Q9 | What are the most common symptoms of a bad PCM? |
FAQ_Q4 | The replacement PCM for a Ford vehicle wont start the vehicle. Why? |
FAQ_Q5 | What steps should I take to ensure the original PCM is causing the issue? |
FAA_A5 | Prior to replacing the original ECM/PCM, the installer should determine what caused the original to fail. Common causes of failures are: poor grounds and power, a bad wiring harness and short-circuited solenoids/relays. |
FAQ_Q3 | Do all Ford vehicles require a Passive Anti-Theft System (P.A.T.S) reset? |
FAA_A1 | ECM stands for Electronic Control Module. PCM stands for Powertrain Control Module. Both the ECM and PCM control the engine; however, the PCM also has control over the transmission. |
Part Terminology | Engine Control Module (ECM) |