Who can custom program the PCM?
I called Mopar and asked for a performance PCM and they laughed at me when I
said I had a 3.9. ;-)
Richard
rstillwell@mediaone.net
""Chuck Robbins"" <intense99dak@home.com> wrote in message
news:9tri0c$3os$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
> Ouch!! I've never heard of that happening, but that's certainly not to say
> that it couldn't. From what you described, I would have to agree that it's
> time for a new PCM :-(
>
> To the best of my knowledge no one makes an aftermarket PCM for our v6's.
> They can custom program them, but they (Mike Leach) needs your original
one.
>
> Your only options that I can see are:
>
> 1) Take your PCM/Dak to a dealer and have them plug it in to see what the
> damage is
>
> 2) get a used PCM from a junkyard and have your VIN programmed into it by
> the dealer
>
> 3) Buy a new PCM from the dealer
>
> 4) Contact Mike Leach and see if you can send him yours. He might be able
to
> see if it's still good or not and if it is, maybe he could reprogram it.
>
> Also, try and contact Marty at www.krcperformance.com . Marty knows quite
a
> bit about v6 and v8 PCM's and I believe he's in close contact with Mike
> Leach. Marty might be able to give you some more insight.
>
> And I know you've probably already tried this, but have you taken the JET
> chip out as well as disconnected the battery to try and reset the PCM?
What
> about checking the PCM wiring to see if there's any obvious damage?
Probably
> won't yeild anything useful, but the process of elmination could count for
> something.
>
> Hope everything works out (one way or another) and please keep us posted.
>
> Take care,
>
> --
> Chuck Robbins
> '99 Dakota Sport
> www.intense99dak.com
>
> > Anyone have one for sale?
> > Is there an aftermaket High Perf one out yet?
> > Looks like I burnt mine out >>>>>>>>>
> >
> > I had a top radiator hose (thermostat)
> > leak....while I was blowing the left over antifreeze away (while the
> > truck was running) I guess the blow gun hit one or both of the lugs
> > coming off of the altenator. I heard a loud POP.....and the first black
> >
> > plug towards the front of the truck on the Computer
> > was smoking like crazy....I obviously blew the thing up. Anyone do this
> > before?
> > I'm hoping I didn't do any other damage....it won't stay
> > running....actually I don't thing it'll start now at all. It cranks
> > though. Any ideas would be apprreciated.
> > Bob
> >
> > --
> > Lowered 1998 Metallic Red Extended Cab
> > 2/4" Drop, Gibson Cat Back, Street Scene Roll Pan, Shaved Tailgate, Lund
> > Wiper Cowl, S/S Sport Mirrors, Lo-Pro Hard Tonnue over a Custom Bed, 13"
> > Video System, K&N, F&B, TB, Stillen Bumper Cover, Nitto 275's all around
> > on Chrome R/T Wheels, Sony CDX-7850, Three sets of Infinity Kappa's,
> > Three MTX 275x's, MTX Thunderform with 10" 7000's and a MTX 2130.
> >
> > New Pictures "by Chuck" at http://www.intense99dak.com/bob.htm
> >
> >
>
>
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