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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Due to a leaking battery I need to remove the PCM on my 98 ,so I can clean the frame and PCM.
Did a search and removal looks easy.
However I have one concern.
When I reinstall the same PCM is there any special procedure that needs to be follwed when I restart the car?
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by etsfl
Due to a leaking battery I need to remove the PCM on my 98 ,so I can clean the frame and PCM.
Did a search and removal looks easy.
However I have one concern.
When I reinstall the same PCM is there any special procedure that needs to be follwed when I restart the car?
Irecently pulled my PCM to send it off for a mail-order tune. It was a pain getting it out of its mounting bracket. In fact, I broke my bracket trying to get it out!

No worry, though. I was able to buy a replacement from the local dealer if under $20.

It is just that my car is a 99, and the PCM had never been removed. Yours being a 98 with battery acid on it may be stuck too! Be careful, and have a backup plan!

As for anything else, no, nothing special has to be done. just make sure you disconnect the battery before you start!
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Just a quick note - make sure you seat it all the way back in when you reinstall. Car won't run if not.
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