No spark on three cylinders driver's side?

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
126,000 MILES • 5.3L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHUCK8
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I changed the coil packs and injectors and did not fix it. Changed computer ECM now it doesn't start at all security light on.
Oct 24, 2024 at 1:30 AM
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STRAILER
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Yep, it sounds like the coil drivers inside the PCM have gone bad, can I ask if you had the PCM pre-programmed? If not, this will be the problem. The PCM must be programmed to the truck to work correctly, you can get a preprogrammed unit by searching Google or Ebay.

Here is how to replace the PCM correctly. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens. You may have a crankshaft sensor that is weak and produces an erratic signal to the PCM FYI.
Oct 24, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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