Hi Ariana,
Plug and play is figurative language indicating you install it and it's ready to work. In other words, it requires nothing more than plugging it in.
I attached the directions below for the removal and installation of the PCM. When you connect it, make sure the battery is disconnected. Once the new PCM is installed and connected, then you can reconnect the battery.
Let me know if this helps. Also, I'm sorry to hear you are going through all of this. It seems a person's character is no longer important to some.
Let me know if this helps.
Take care,
Joe
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Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 AT 4:24 PM