2003 Dodge Caravan What keeps knocking my computer out?

Tiny
TRAVISLANGLEY
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  • 2003 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 136,000 MILES
I have replaced my computer 4 times in 3 months. I have replaced coil, wires, plugs, crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor. Van originally died at red light. Second computer lasted about a week. Third and fourth computer shorts out after plugging in. I usually get error code p0203 or p0303. Van runs but very badly. Took to dealer he said new computer and run a new wire to fuel injector number 3. I replaced computer and this one shorted out also. What is knocking out the computers?
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 AT 12:26 PM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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You or the dealer are going to have to check each pin on the PCM plug-in, there is a short somewhere in the system, that is more than likely grounding a live circuit, or a bent pin that is shorting.

You can try disconnecting all the sensors, plug the PCM in and then plug the sensors in one at a time to isolate the problem, but you will probably fry another PCM.
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 AT 10:21 AM

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