CODE P0001

Tiny
PMASSINGILL47
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 220,000 MILES
My car just quit running on me in traffic as I was driving along it quit no warning no check engine light. I could not get it started right away finally it did but I had to give it gas. I got home put my obd2 reader on it anyway it brought up the P0001 code. So I put a fuel pressure regulator on it and coils and module and air filter. When I start it after it warms up it shuts off, I start it back up it runs a few minutes and sounds okay when it is running. I cannot figure it out.
Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 AT 5:02 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

That code is a communication error that usually means the computer has gone bad and needs replacement. If you get a new one it will need to be programmed but a used one should plug and play.

Here is the location of the PCM (below).

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 AT 7:39 PM
Tiny
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If I get a new PCM how can I program it?
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Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 AT 8:22 PM
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KEN L
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A shop or the dealer must do it. Unless you have a scanner that can reprogram.
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Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 AT 10:14 AM
Tiny
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Okay thank you. I think I will get a used one.
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Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 AT 11:04 AM
Tiny
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Oh I am sorry I wanted to thank you for helping me. I will get the ECM try that and see how it goes and post back later.
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Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 AT 11:05 AM
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KEN L
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Please do :)
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Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 AT 4:04 PM

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