WildCat
Well-Known Member
When I went to school for auto mechanics in the mid 70's there was no such thing as a PCM. cars had points, plugs dist., carb., and if there was something wrong it was simple to figure out.
Well my daughters 2001 PT cruiser with 156,000 miles has a PO601 code show up when I scanned it. Yeah, I own a scanner, but not sure what to do now.
The code is for internal control module fault condition detected.
She said it has been cleared before and in 10 minutes or so it comes back.
I was told it needs a new PCM. the manual I bought shows it is simple to change. But the guy I was taking to tonight said it has to be ordered with the vin off the car and options on it. Then it has to be flashed before installing or the car will not run. Said I couldn't get one from junkyard unless it had the exact same number on the unit.
So is there anyone that can clear this up for me. Do I have to take to dealer or repair shop that can flash the PCM? can I order one and install it? Lots of cruisers in junk yard, can I get one off a wreck?
She also told me the engine fan is not working, does the PCM control the engine fan?
Well my daughters 2001 PT cruiser with 156,000 miles has a PO601 code show up when I scanned it. Yeah, I own a scanner, but not sure what to do now.
The code is for internal control module fault condition detected.
She said it has been cleared before and in 10 minutes or so it comes back.
I was told it needs a new PCM. the manual I bought shows it is simple to change. But the guy I was taking to tonight said it has to be ordered with the vin off the car and options on it. Then it has to be flashed before installing or the car will not run. Said I couldn't get one from junkyard unless it had the exact same number on the unit.
So is there anyone that can clear this up for me. Do I have to take to dealer or repair shop that can flash the PCM? can I order one and install it? Lots of cruisers in junk yard, can I get one off a wreck?
She also told me the engine fan is not working, does the PCM control the engine fan?