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Old 02-12-2001, 06:19 PM
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How to test for a bad ecm?

I posted a thread yesterday about not getting any code 12's at all when in diagnostic mode, only a solid service light. I also get a solid service light whenever the car is running, stock chip or one of my "ghetto" prom jobby's.
Could somebody send me or atleast post some detailed procedures to see if my ecm is bad?
I'm trying to locate a comp locally that i can use to test in my car.

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Brendan,

I am not kidding when I say that the GM manual says to actual hit the ECM with a wooden stick. Seriously ... I am not kidding. Talk about a 'ghetto' test. I am not advising this ... I am only telling you what is in my manual.

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Please pardon my ignorance, but just what on earth is hitting the ECU with a wooden stick going to accomplish?

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Ok,
Well i don't really have anything to lose!
I'll give the whack a try. I mean, its about all thats left at this point, thanks Tim.

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It does wonders. Didn't you see the crazy cosmonaut in Armageddon? It worked for him.

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Hitting it checks for loose connections. Haven't you heard about the tap test for MAF's also? Light tap with a screwdriver - if symptoms change MAF is bad.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by leirch:
I posted a thread yesterday about not getting any code 12's at all when in diagnostic mode, only a solid service light. I also get a solid service light whenever the car is running, stock chip or one of my "ghetto" prom jobby's.
Could somebody send me or atleast post some detailed procedures to see if my ecm is bad?
I'm trying to locate a comp locally that i can use to test in my car.
Brendan
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The only accurate test is on an ecm bench, and they can miss one once in a while

Best to get a spare, that you know is good. To late now, but I'd try another one, and just see what happens.

No code 12 sure sounds like a dead one thou.


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