1998 Chrysler Cirrus Had Regulator PCM Changed Car Started Seconds Would

1998 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
114,000 MILES
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JORDANCLYMER
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I had a problem with the regulator in the pcm so i changed it the car started for a few seconds the would die like it lost fire it did this about five times and now it wont even start i know its getting fire and its not showing any codes that will keep it from running i dont know whats wrong with it?
Nov 17, 2012 at 6:28 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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did you use a new pcm?? that is a must. did you have it flashed??? that must be done for it to run

Roy
Nov 17, 2012 at 6:29 PM
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JORDANCLYMER
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I bought it used it would run untill the battery died cause it still wasnt charging so i got another used one with the warrenty thats the onethat was doin what i told you but they told me it didnt have to be flashed as long as the vin #s matched the car could it be somethin in the main computer instead of the pcm?
Nov 17, 2012 at 8:16 PM
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canot use used computers on obd 2 cars. there is a vin mismatch that prevents the vehicle from running. it may or may not take a flash but must be flashed. a used car junkyard will tell you anything for a sale

Roy
Nov 18, 2012 at 4:21 AM
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JORDANCLYMER
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Ohh i was told that by a local mechanic but with a new one i willl have to have it flashed?
Nov 18, 2012 at 2:02 PM
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