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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Pcm
2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
96,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
ZEMORZEMOR
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486 POSTS
in the pcm there is a gel my question is what is the purpose of it , how to remove it and do i need to replace it after repair
Oct 19, 2015 at 11:53 PM
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HMAC300
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48,601 POSTS
if the gel is in where connection from harness it's dielectric compound and you should put some in when pcm is replaced.
Oct 20, 2015 at 12:12 AM
ZEMORZEMOR
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486 POSTS
the gel is on the motherboard aka computer
Oct 20, 2015 at 12:08 PM
HMAC300
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just leave it alone it's an insulator
Oct 20, 2015 at 11:28 PM
ZEMORZEMOR
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486 POSTS
but to repair the pcm i need to remove it so how can i do it
Oct 20, 2015 at 11:36 PM
HMAC300
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48,601 POSTS
no idea.
Oct 20, 2015 at 11:50 PM
ZEMORZEMOR
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486 POSTS
do not answer my questions anymore you are not helping me
Oct 21, 2015 at 12:47 PM
HMAC300
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48,601 POSTS
I know because ecm's must be rebuilt by a rebuilder because you have no way to reflash it after it's fixed. but you know everything
Oct 21, 2015 at 11:11 PM
ZEMORZEMOR
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486 POSTS
if i dont repair the Eprom i do not have to reflash it.each time i ask you a question you answer is TAKE IT TO A PROS you not helping at all
Oct 22, 2015 at 12:22 PM
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