Chrysler Repair: How to reset PCM? 96 2.5L, dodge avenger, 1996 dodge avenger

Question
How do i reset my PCM for my 1996 dodge avenger v-6 2.5
liter?
Cranks but wont turn over
PLEASE HELP ASAP

Answer
Hi Richard,
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Hi Richard,
There is nothing to 'reset' on a PCM. If you mean how to erase and fault codes, that you do by disconnecting the battery for a minute or so. But don't do that until you have read out the fault codes:  you can ask it whether it has any fault codes stored in its memory that will tell you why the engine isn't starting. Try for fault codes using the ignition key:"on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds or less elapsed time. Then watch the chick engine light which remains 'on', to begin to flash, pause, flash, etc. Count the number of flashes before each pause. Then repeat to be sure the counts are accurate. Then group the counts in pairs in the order of appearance to form 2-digit fault codes. The last code is always 55, which means end of readout. Then write back with the results and we'll go from there. You can also go to www.allpar.com/fix/codes.html for a de-code list.
Roland
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