Powertrain Control Module Replacement
CAUTION:
To prevent internal damage to PCM, ignition must be in OFF position before disconnecting battery or any harness connectors.
NOTE:
Before replacing any component that scan tool suggests are faulty. Ensure that all wiring connections and harness connectors are okay. Ensure that power and ground circuits are functioning properly. For circuit identification, see WIRING DIAGRAMS
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NOTE:
To prevent possible electrostatic discharge damage to PCM, DO NOT touch PCM connector pins or soldered components on circuit board. DO NOT open replacement part package until part is ready to be installed. Before removing part from packaging, ground package to a known good ground on vehicle. If part has been handled while sitting in car, or while walking around, touch a known good ground before installing part.
Service of PCM normally consists of replacement of or programming of EEPROM. If PCM is to be replaced, ensure that replacement part is correct one for application. New PCM EEPROM must be programmed. To program EEPROM, go to EEPROM PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE . To replace PCM, perform following steps:
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Block the wheels.
- Remove ashtray liner.
- Remove screw from behind ashtray. See Fig 1 .
- Remove center console face trim panel.
- Remove 2 screw from inside of center console storage box, and pull up on rear of center console.
- Remove shift knob.
- Remove 4 screws from front of center console, and left center console up and out of way.
- Disconnect 3 PCM 32-pin harness connectors. See Fig 2 .
- Remove 2 nuts from front, and 2 nuts from rear of PCM and pull PCM away from dash.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Program PCM. See EEPROM PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE .