QuestionQUESTION: The car will not start. My mechanic couldn't find the problem. He says it has no spark and my computer wouldn't communicate with his. I did notice something strange. When I turn the ignition to on, the MIL light goes out immediately. I can't run a self test (on-off-on-off-on) in 5 seconds. The mil will not flash anything. Again, when I turn the key to on, the MIL will stay lit for only one split second.
ANSWER: get a different scanner and see if it will talk to the PCM if not then make sure the fuses for the pcm are good and it has good ground if all is well more then likely bad PCM.
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QUESTION: Thank you for the reply. Where exactly is the PCM, by the battery or under the air cleaner? In addition, how do I check for ground?
Thank you!
AnswerPOWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
REMOVAL
Remove air cleaner.
Disconnect PCM 2 40-way connector PCM Location
Remove 2 bolts from PCM bracket.
Remove PCM.
INSTALLATION
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Install PCM. Tighten bolt to 4 N·m (35 in. lbs.) torque.
Attach 2 40-way connector to PCM.
Install air cleaner.
