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Section 2 - Additional Pcm/ECM/TCM Replacement Procedures

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:

Find the PCM/ECM/TCM Type for the vehicle, read and write down the steps, and then go to the step by step instructions for additional information on how to perform these procedures. Refer to STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS .

If a 2.0L Controller was replaced, navigate to "Misc. Functions" and perform all applicable routines: 

NOTE:

The available routines may vary depending on model and year of vehicle.

  1. PCM/ECM Replaced - Located within the Security Module
  2. ECU Replacement With Value Transfer - if the ECU to be replaced is still responsive
    NOTE:

    If the PCM/ECM data transfer is able to be completed, it may not be necessary to perform routines 7 - 9.

  3. ECU Replacement Without Value Transfer - if the ECU to be replaced is NOT responsive
  4. Verify PCM/ECM VIN
  5. Injector Quantity Adjustment (For 2012 and older applications only)
  6. Program Variant Code
  7. Service Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration
  8. Reset Zero Fuel
  9. Reset of Lambda Values

If a PT Cruiser, 2.2L Controller was replaced, navigate to "Misc. Functions" and perform all applicable routines: 

NOTE:

The available routines may vary depending on model and year of vehicle.

  1. PCM/ECM Replaced - Located within the Security Module
  2. Injector Quantity Adjustment - Only on 06 PT AND up
  3. IMA Rapid Calibration Test - Only on 06 PT AND up

If a 3.0L Controller was replaced, navigate to "Misc. Functions" and perform all applicable routines: 

NOTE:

The available routines may vary depending on model and year of vehicle.

  1. PCM/ECM Replaced - Located within the Security Module
  2. ECU Replacement With Value Transfer - if the ECU to be replaced is still responsive
    NOTE:

    If the PCM/ECM data transfer is able to be completed, it may not be necessary to perform routines 7 - 12.

  3. ECU Replacement Without Value Transfer - if the ECU to be replaced is NOT responsive
  4. Injector Quantity Adjustment
  5. Program Variant Code
  6. Verify PCM/ECM VIN
  7. Diesel Particulate Filter (Used) Learning
  8. Reset of Lambda Values
  9. Reset Zero Fuel
  10. NOx Catalyst (New) Initialization
  11. IMA Rapid Calibration Test
  12. Fuel Mean Value Adaptation Initialization
  13. Exhaust Throttle Plate Adaptive Learn Position

If a 2.8L Controller was replaced, navigate to "Misc. Functions" and perform all applicable routines: 

NOTE:

The available routines may vary depending on model and year of vehicle.

  1. PCM/ECM Replaced - Located within the Security Module
  2. ECU Replacement With Value Transfer - if the ECU to be replaced is still responsive
    NOTE:

    If the PCM/ECM data transfer is able to be completed, it may not be necessary to perform routines 6 - 8.

  3. ECU Replacement Without Value Transfer - if the ECU to be replaced is NOT responsive
  4. Injector Quantity Adjustment
  5. Program Variant Code
  6. Fuel Mean Value Adaptation Initialization
  7. IMA Rapid Calibration Test
  8. Set Oil Dilution Mass Value

If a PM/MK, 2.2L Controller was replaced, navigate to "Misc. Functions" and perform all applicable routines: 

NOTE:

The available routines may vary depending on model and year of vehicle.

  1. PCM/ECM Replaced - Located within the Security Module
  2. Engine ECU Replacement
    NOTE:

    If the PCM/ECM data transfer is able to be completed, it may not be necessary to perform routines 5 - 10.

  3. Injector Quantity Adjustment
  4. Program Variant Code
  5. Swirl Control Learn
  6. Throttle Valve Learn
  7. VGT Learn
  8. MAF Sensor Replace
  9. O2 Sensor Replace
  10. Used DPF initialize

If a 5.9L Controller was replaced, navigate to "Misc. Functions" and perform all applicable routines: 

NOTE:

The available routines may vary depending on model and year of vehicle.

  1. PCM/ECM Replaced - Located within the Security Module
  2. Check PCM/ECM VIN - if NOT WCM equipped

If a 6.7L Controller was replaced, navigate to "Misc. Functions" and perform all applicable routines: 

NOTE:

The available routines may vary depending on model and year of vehicle.

  1. PCM/ECM Replaced - Located within the Security Module
  2. Injector Quantity Adjustment
  3. Enable/Disable Vehicle Features - need to enable features
  4. Set max vehicle speed
  5. Set max cruise speed
  6. Idle shutdown timer
  7. PTO RPM adjustment
  8. Set PTO Max vehicle speed
    NOTE:

    The numbers can be retrieved from the old PCM/ECM using the scan tool if the PCM/ECM is still functional or they may be retrieved from the Fuel Injectors themselves. The numbers are stamped on the intake manifold side of the injectors.

  9. Reset Regenerative Filter Timers

If an Aisin TCM was replaced, perform the following additional steps and/or routines: 

If an EATX TCM was replaced, perform the following additional steps and/or routines: 

If an NGC3 TCM ONLY was replaced, perform the following additional steps and/or routines: 

If an NGC4 TCM ONLY was replaced, perform the following additional steps and/or routines: 

  1. Quicklearn

If an EGS TCM was replaced, perform the following additional steps and/or routines: 

  1. Initialize EGS
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