ECM swap

180,000 MILES • 3.1L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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409SANTANA
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Can i swap the ECM from one car to another without any complications?
Aug 13, 2019 at 7:28 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

No, you cannot. You would need to find one with the exact same number for the PCM. Then you have to change the prom from yours to the donor.

Then it should be flashed or programmed to your exact car.

Roy
Aug 13, 2019 at 7:34 AM
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409SANTANA
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Thank you. how much and where can i have the ECM reprogrammed?
Aug 13, 2019 at 7:54 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Any shop that has the scan tool to perform this can do it for you.

In my area, it runs around $150.00.

You are welcome.

Roy
Aug 13, 2019 at 7:57 AM
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