GM Parts Direct PCMs okay?
02-12-2006, 05:56 PM
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GM Parts Direct PCMs okay?
I'm trying to help a friend with his 2000 coupe.
1. The battery leaked. The car still runs fine (so far!). Is a remanufactured PCM from the GM parts website reliable? The site only seems to offer remanufactured PCMs, but I'm not sure about that.
2. I assume that it's a good idea to install new battery cables too. Does anything else need to be replaced?
3. When a battery leaks on the PCM does the acid also damage the frame?
1. The battery leaked. The car still runs fine (so far!). Is a remanufactured PCM from the GM parts website reliable? The site only seems to offer remanufactured PCMs, but I'm not sure about that.
2. I assume that it's a good idea to install new battery cables too. Does anything else need to be replaced?
3. When a battery leaks on the PCM does the acid also damage the frame?
02-12-2006, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by DSKRALL
I'm trying to help a friend with his 2000 coupe.
1. The battery leaked. The car still runs fine (so far!). Is a remanufactured PCM from the GM parts website reliable? The site only seems to offer remanufactured PCMs, but I'm not sure about that.
2. I assume that it's a good idea to install new battery cables too. Does anything else need to be replaced?
3. When a battery leaks on the PCM does the acid also damage the frame?
1. The battery leaked. The car still runs fine (so far!). Is a remanufactured PCM from the GM parts website reliable? The site only seems to offer remanufactured PCMs, but I'm not sure about that.
2. I assume that it's a good idea to install new battery cables too. Does anything else need to be replaced?
3. When a battery leaks on the PCM does the acid also damage the frame?
1. Why replace the PCM if the car is running well?? Just clean the area w/ baking soda and water.
2. Check the mass of wires running under the battery. Within those wires is a plastic vacuum line which runs from the engine to the vacuum container i/s the right fender. Make sure the line is not melted thru. Usually you'll have trouble w/ your HVAC if the line is severed.
3. Yes. Clean the area w/ baking soda & water. Repaint if necessary....
Good luck......
02-12-2006, 07:57 PM
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Keep in mind that if you do order a new PCM, it comes blank, and needs to be programmed by a GM dealer. And not every dealer has the ability to program the computer on a bench (in other words it'll need to be installed in the car)
02-13-2006, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BiggieBoy
1. Why replace the PCM if the car is running well?? Just clean the area w/ baking soda and water.
2. Check the mass of wires running under the battery. Within those wires is a plastic vacuum line which runs from the engine to the vacuum container i/s the right fender. Make sure the line is not melted thru. Usually you'll have trouble w/ your HVAC if the line is severed.
3. Yes. Clean the area w/ baking soda & water. Repaint if necessary....
Good luck......
2. Check the mass of wires running under the battery. Within those wires is a plastic vacuum line which runs from the engine to the vacuum container i/s the right fender. Make sure the line is not melted thru. Usually you'll have trouble w/ your HVAC if the line is severed.
3. Yes. Clean the area w/ baking soda & water. Repaint if necessary....
Good luck......
If there aren't any codes about the PCM and the beast is running, go with it. The outer housing might look pretty tough but the guts can be fine.RonJ ...