Re: Powertrain control module
Originally Posted by
Junebug
I have just been told that my beautiful Baby Blue (2006 Coupe Limited) needs a Pcm. I have also learned today that this part needs to be built and programmed, something about a"VIN Specific Part"? And, It will not be ready to install for 4 months! She is not running bad, nor does she cut off or stall as I have read in other threads, but merely has her check engine light on. Since I absolute LOVE my little car (64,000 miles), I took her in to the certified Chrysler Crossfire mechanic, at a reputable dealer...but I never expected this. I was advised that she is putting out too many volts (whatever that means, I'm a very un-mechanically inclined female) ... and this part will be $2,400. I guess she will be parked until the part comes in .... SO SAD!!
So you believe everything you are told? Then I have some property for sale in the Everglades.
What are the symptoms? I expect you can save money by just informing us of the symptoms.
The first lesson you have to learn is that there are no reputable dealers, mechanics, salesmen in fact anyone who works in a dealership and earns a commision on the parts that they foist on people that are often not needed.
To keep their jobs they are expected to up sell, that is to sell something that is probably not needed right there and then but possibly in the future. For example, you go in for an oil change and find out that the brakes need to be done, maybe they do and maybe they don't but the pressure is on you to get it done and not get a second opinion.
What is causing the red light? Did they tell you specifically or just some jargon that could mean anything. My suggestion is to go to an auto parts store that reads the codes that causes the red light to come on, they do this for nothing. Get the code and come back here and tell us what it is. You'll probably be very surprised.
Last edited by onehundred80; Nov 18, 2015 at 05:30 PM.