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Chrysler Techs, PCM ? for 2003 T & C #1054715 08/17/11 12:34 PM 08/17/11 12:34 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 149 OH, USA T Torred OP member
Torred OP member T Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 149 OH, USA	We have a 2003 T & C LX with a 3.8L The engine light is on. The engine is very hard to start and most of the time it will not start, but when the engine does start it will idle for a little bit and die. We believe the Powertrain Control Module has gone bad, because the mechanic swapped one with another vehicle and the engine will run, at least in the parking lot. No road test So, what are the options? Can we get a PCM from a salvage yard that will work with our vehicle? Send ours out for rebuild? Where? I know we can get one from Chrysler, but ouch Please offer some suggestions. Thank you

Re: Chrysler Techs, PCM ? for 2003 T & C [Re: Torred] #1054716 08/17/11 03:28 PM 08/17/11 03:28 PM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 146 Pittsburgh, PA bobdog106 member
bobdog106 member Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 146 Pittsburgh, PA	we had the same van and had to replace ours for around $700. We had to tow it back to Chrysler to flash it also. Our van simply shut off and would not run.

Re: Chrysler Techs, PCM ? for 2003 T & C [Re: Torred] #1054717 08/17/11 03:38 PM 08/17/11 03:38 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,429 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,429 It's a dry heat	Quote: The engine light is on. start here

Re: Chrysler Techs, PCM ? for 2003 T & C [Re: bobdog106] #1054718 08/17/11 03:39 PM 08/17/11 03:39 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation dOrk ! The village idiot's idiot
dOrk ! The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation	A pcm for 700$ ? ...

Re: Chrysler Techs, PCM ? for 2003 T & C [Re: gtx6970] #1054719 08/17/11 03:39 PM 08/17/11 03:39 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,930 Grand Prairie,Texas stumpy I Win
stumpy I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,930 Grand Prairie,Texas	What are the codes?

Re: Chrysler Techs, PCM ? for 2003 T & C [Re: stumpy] #1054720 08/17/11 05:24 PM 08/17/11 05:24 PM
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Paul_Fancsali master P Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,931	A trans controller cost me close to $700 when I broke on the road in middle of no where SC

Re: Chrysler Techs, PCM ? for 2003 T & C [Re: stumpy] #1054721 08/17/11 11:38 PM 08/17/11 11:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 149 OH, USA T Torred OP member
Torred OP member T Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 149 OH, USA	I did not ask the mechanic for the codes. My wife ended up picking one up at the dealer . She justs wants to get it up and running again. We did save some money on the PCM through a friends dad. We will get it flashed on Friday. Thanks

Re: Chrysler Techs, PCM ? for 2003 T & C [Re: Torred] #1054722 08/18/11 12:05 AM 08/18/11 12:05 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,930 Grand Prairie,Texas stumpy I Win
stumpy I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,930 Grand Prairie,Texas	I hope that fixes it for you and I sure hope you didn't jump the gun and buy something you didn't need.

Re: Chrysler Techs, PCM ? for 2003 T & C [Re: stumpy] #1054723 08/18/11 04:35 PM 08/18/11 04:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 368 Detroit,MI B BADDART enthusiast
BADDART enthusiast B Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 368 Detroit,MI	Just bought one for the same vehicle. Fixed it. $300.00 preflashed (just needs vin# installed). Called local auto parts store and their warehouse had in stock. $20.00 extra to flash and core exchange. Carquest had one too for same price. Chris

Re: Chrysler Techs, PCM ? for 2003 T & C [Re: BADDART] #1054724 08/18/11 10:02 PM 08/18/11 10:02 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,628 Columbus, Ohio wheelsup68dart master
wheelsup68dart master Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,628 Columbus, Ohio	PCM's go bad on these things all the time. Usually will drop the injector drivers or coil driver.

Re: Chrysler Techs, PCM ? for 2003 T & C [Re: stumpy] #1054725 08/18/11 10:38 PM 08/18/11 10:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 149 OH, USA T Torred OP member
Torred OP member T Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 149 OH, USA	Quote: I hope that fixes it for you and I sure hope you didn't jump the gun and buy something you didn't need. Me too We will know more tomorrow. I will let you know how it turns out. Thanks for the additional posts.

Re: Chrysler Techs, PCM ? for 2003 T & C [Re: Torred] #1054726 08/19/11 02:33 AM 08/19/11 02:33 AM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation dOrk ! The village idiot's idiot
dOrk ! The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation	Flashed? ...PREflashed?? ...vin installed? ...??... Are these better "rebuilt" or brand-new? What normally goes wrong with these things? .. and what causes them to fail? Any preventive things you can do to minimumize probs?

Re: Chrysler Techs, PCM ? for 2003 T & C [Re: stumpy] #1054727 08/20/11 01:36 AM 08/20/11 01:36 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 149 OH, USA T Torred OP member
Torred OP member T Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 149 OH, USA	The PCM was flashed today at the dealership and the van runs again. Not perfect yet, but it runs. We should know more Monday

Re: Chrysler Techs, PCM ? for 2003 T & C [Re: dOrk !] #1054728 08/20/11 01:44 AM 08/20/11 01:44 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 149 OH, USA T Torred OP member
Torred OP member T Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 149 OH, USA	Quote: Flashed? ...PREflashed?? ...vin installed? ...??... Are these better "rebuilt" or brand-new? What normally goes wrong with these things? .. and what causes them to fail? Any preventive things you can do to minimumize probs? I have no clue. Ours came from the dealer stock room.

Re: Chrysler Techs, PCM ? for 2003 T & C [Re: Torred] #1054729 08/20/11 01:50 AM 08/20/11 01:50 AM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation dOrk ! The village idiot's idiot
dOrk ! The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation	OK .. the dealer "flashed" yours ... did you ask what that meant ? ...

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