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Replacing PCM on 98 Isuzu

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comnavguy
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Nov 21, 2010, 3:10 AM

Post #1 of 4 (1846 views)
Replacing PCM on 98 Isuzu Sign In
98 Isuzu Rodeo. 2.2L 4 cyl engine. This vehicle has had an intermittent starting/running problem for a long time.

With much troubleshooting and throwing parts and money at the problem, it's finally been narrowed down to the PCM.

I can send the PCM in for repair/return for $319 plus postage - supposed to be refurbished and programmed with all the latest.

OR

I can get one from a slavage yard in Grand Prairie Texas for $65 with a 1 year warranty, which means that within a year, I can get another one from a wrecked/slavaged car if the first one doesn't work. What do I need to be aware of to avoid getting a replacement which isn' t programmed for my particular Rodeo? As I've been told that I need to have the same production series PCM as the one I'm replacing?

Anyone ANYONE who has ANY info or opinion on this issue please jump in.


Hammer Time
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Nov 21, 2010, 6:24 AM

Post #2 of 4 (1844 views)
Re: Replacing PCM on 98 Isuzu Sign In
Neither one of those options are very reliable. I'd say if that was the only choice i had, I would probably have yours repaired but I'm not thrilled about your chances either way.



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comnavguy
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Nov 21, 2010, 11:37 AM

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Re: Replacing PCM on 98 Isuzu Sign In
You don't like a PCM out of a junk yard nor my having mine repaired/refurbished; what would you do?

My PCM is not encapsulated, if that makes any difference.

I'm still flippin a coin.


Hammer Time
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Nov 21, 2010, 11:43 AM

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Re: Replacing PCM on 98 Isuzu Sign In
The first choice is always a brand new one.



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