I need to replace my ecm, where is it located?

2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
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JESGRIZZ
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My car keeps reading a general misfire, and check engine light comes on. I've changed everything except the ecm which can cause this.
May 1, 2012 at 10:55 PM
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DJCL
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it is located left side engine compartment (see attached photo)
May 1, 2012 at 11:08 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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It is highly unlikely that a new PCM will help in any way. You also can't simply replace it. The new unit has to be programmed by the dealer before it can be started.
May 1, 2012 at 11:37 PM
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JESGRIZZ
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Maybe I have the part name wrong, cause the replacement looks nothing like it. How about the location of the ignition control module. Sorry for the confusion.
May 2, 2012 at 12:50 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i think you need to start from scratch with a compression test, fuel pressure test and spark test. make sure there are no vacuum leaks and that the injectors are not causing this issue.

Roy
May 2, 2012 at 12:52 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Big difference. Which engine does it have?
May 2, 2012 at 12:53 AM
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JESGRIZZ
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Did all that. 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2L SFI DOHC 4cyl
May 2, 2012 at 1:10 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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It's #2 in the picture. As ASEMaster6371 stated, unless you have lost 2 cylinders entirely, it's pretty unlikely that this is your problem and you probably should be doing more testing. Simply throwing parts at it will get very expensive
May 2, 2012 at 1:15 AM
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what were the results and how did you check the injectors??

roy
May 2, 2012 at 1:16 AM
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JESGRIZZ
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The problem is electrical.it starts before it reaches the coils. Not the injectors! Gas mileage sucks and acceleration also effected.
May 2, 2012 at 7:52 PM
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An ignition module is simply a switching device that operates 3 separate coils. It either works or it doesn't so if it's the problem, you will lose the effected cylinders (pair) permanently.
May 2, 2012 at 8:00 PM
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JESGRIZZ
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where about is it located. Somewhere inside the car
May 2, 2012 at 8:14 PM
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JESGRIZZ
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Could it possibly be a relay?
May 2, 2012 at 8:15 PM
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DJCL
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A relay will not do that. You need to find out which cylinders are miss fireing. Then check compression spark pulse
May 3, 2012 at 2:11 AM