>CC!!!!) ;-) Apparently, the 1998 OBD-II standard is different than
>the previous years in that the VIN and the mileage are now stored
>inside the computer. (I don't know wether this is a national thing
>or just something that CC is finally getting around to implementing
>this year.) This means that when you buy a 1998 or 1999 MP PCM,
>you'll get a check engine light along with some other dash lights.
>You'll have to take your truck to the dealer, where they will program
>in the VIN and the mileage.
I don't know about the VIN, but the mileage must be in the computer because
the '98+ trucks use a digital odometer... the display comes directly from
the PCM (or whatever they call it)
This subject came up once on the DiRT list, and we were wondering if this
was a hold up to the release of the PCM... causes a real problem.. there
would be a black market for low mileage PCMs... so they may REQUIRE that the
MP PCM is installed by the dealer, to ensure the old PCM is returned...
bummer.
> Apparently, the 1998 and 1999 PCM's have passed all tests and
>have successfully obtained EO numbers. The first one to be
>released wil be for the 360 auto 2WD Ram. (I don't know if
>that would work in the R/T or not.) Actually, there are 2 versions
>of that PCM, one for California and one for the other 49 states.
>(Kinda makes you wonder how "detuned" the CA version is, doesn't
>it? I'm glad I don't live there...) :-P
>
There's lots of other reasons I'm glad I don't live in the people's republic
of California... no offense to anyone that lives there... but it makes me
wonder about places that want CARB certified parts as well...
makes me glad I live in a county with no emission testing...
Gary Shook
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