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mtamborello56
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Apr 11, 2013, 11:37 AM

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car starts but don't run Sign In

   
2000 satern
SL2
1.9L vin#Y
150675 miles

When cranking will start then cut right out. scaned PCM and got 36 codes .What i need to know is am I correct in wanting to replace PCM all connections good I can run car by spraying carb cleaner in throttle body. fuel pressure good 60 lbs did all checks.


Hammer Time
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Apr 11, 2013, 12:16 PM

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Re: car starts but don't run Sign In

You can never assume you have a bad PCM. You have to eliminate everything but the PCM. You have to verify all the inputs and outputs to the PCM first. I record those codes, then clear the computer and see if any come back.



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jamster88
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Apr 27, 2013, 11:08 PM

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i agree, theirs about a thousand things it could be. always start with the cheapest...always


Hammer Time
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Apr 28, 2013, 5:42 AM

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always start with the cheapest...always


No, jamster88. That is not how diagnostics are done. You don't simply throw parts at it.

If you came here for advice in fixing your own car, please don't give advice to other posters.



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