Intermittent PCM power loss

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I guess to check for a weak connection have to wiggle the wires which I did. Also I removed wires from there connector and tighten them. But I did not do the ones goes to pcm I do not how to depin the two red wires aka the feed backs

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Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 AT 9:31 PM

HARRY P

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Well it pretty much has to be either the wiring or the PCM itself, unless I'm missing something. Are there any other fault codes?

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Saturday, November 18th, 2017 AT 9:04 PM

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P0700 and once long time ago p1603 but did not come back again

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Monday, November 20th, 2017 AT 1:45 PM

HARRY P

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Ok. I was thinking that the P0700 was a low power code, but it's not. It's simply indicating that there's a transmission code stored in the Transmission Control Module (TCM). You'll need to get it scanned, probably at a transmission shop or at the dealer. Do that, and we'll go from there.

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Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 AT 4:35 AM

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I checked again today the only code is p0633 key is not programmed it always been there since I replaced the pcm. No p0700 or p0882

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Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 AT 1:10 PM

HARRY P

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Attached below is AllData's information on P0633. Basically, it says to get the key programmed. If that doesn't do it, then replace the PCM. Since you've already replaced it, I'd try getting it reprogrammed first.

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Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 AT 7:17 PM

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So do you think the cause of p0882 is because the key is not programmed in the pcm.?

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Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 AT 7:23 PM

HARRY P

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633 is the only code right now. I wouldn't worry about one that you don't have currently. Fix the issue causing the 633 code, and it might take care of the other intermittent stuff. Basically, address the problem that you know you have.

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Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 AT 7:31 PM

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The code is back p0882 and p700. The code triggered when starting the engine. I read the freeze frame data the pids are

engine run time 12 seconds
Tps 0
Vpwr 14.005
Baro HG 25.4
vehicle speed 0
engine speed 722
Map 12

the outside temp was 47F

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Saturday, November 25th, 2017 AT 11:15 AM

HARRY P

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P0700 points to the TCM, saying that there's a code stored in there. The P0882 also points to an issue with the TCM, or that there's a code stored in there. Get it scanned at the dealership or a transmission shop to see what's going on.

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Sunday, November 26th, 2017 AT 7:02 PM

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I forgot to mention the ignition switch actuator is bad. I did not find where to get the part. To let you know what I m talking about please watch this video found on YouTube

2007 2008 PT Cruiser Ignition Actuator Disassembly

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Sunday, November 26th, 2017 AT 8:03 PM

HARRY P

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I'd stick with getting it scanned first. As for the actuator, someone has to have it for sale. The dealer, AutoZone, Advance Auto, NAPA, O'reilly, someone has to have it.