Re: Changing out the ECU

From: jon@dakota-truck.net
Date: Sat May 17 2008 - 13:48:21 EDT


Tom Ware <tomdamit@att.net> wrote:

> Hey guys.  I replaced the stock ECU computer a few years ago to the
> Mopar performance ECU.  The dealer in my area swapped it out
> because the VIN needed to be entered into it as I understand.  
> The performance computer did a few things not the least of which was
> the requirement to run premium fuel.  With premium at 4.29 per
> here, I'm wanting to switch back to the stock computer since I have
> kept up on a shelf in the garage.  Is it simply a "plug and play"
> operation?  Anyone here know for sure? Tom

   Yep, just unplug the MP unit and plug the stock one in. I always
disconnect the negative battery cable whenever I swap out PCMs. There
are probably 3 connectors, make sure to get them plugged in the right
order. (I don't remember if they are keyed or not, but I don't think
they are, in which case it would be physically possible to plug it in
wrong.) Usually one connector is black, one is grey and the third is
white, and there will be a corresponding sticker or something on the
computer to indicate which plug goes where. If there isn't such a
sticker or other indicator on either PCM, you may want to just use a
pencil or a sharpie to write the colors below each receptacle for
future reference.

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