Originally Posted by pizzaguy

I think all of this talk about "PCM not able to program" is baloney. A car that won't start is often the victim of relatively simple issue(s). MANY make it way harder than it really is.

If you have the famous "I hit the key and lights on the dash come on, but the starter does not engage, I don't even get a 'click' or anything" is usually a simple issue in the RCM. The engine control relay output is 'missing' due ot fractured solder or a bad relay.

DO THIS:

Get in the car, turn key to "on" so the dash lights come on, etc.
Wait 30 seconds.
If the engine cooling fan spins up to "warp speed" (you cna't miss it, you will hear it), then the engine control relay output is at fault on the RCM. You won't be able to "connect to" or "program" the ECU because it is not powered up.



TO FIX:

Send the RCM to DJ and for about $35, it will come back fixed.


If the engine cooling fan does NOT spool up to high speed, we have more investigation to do.