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ECM has a rattle inside?

Tiny
DIANE WOODFORD
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  • 2013 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 141,000 MILES
My ECM went bad and I ordered a reconditioned one. It arrived today and it has a rattle inside the module, like it has something very small inside. Is this normal? Or did it possibly get damaged during shipping. It was not packaged very well.
Friday, December 22nd, 2023 AT 8:20 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, it is defective they not supposed to rattle, here is how to install the PCM in case you need it. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Friday, December 22nd, 2023 AT 12:23 PM

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