Electronics Need help wiring something up? Thinking of adding an electrical component to your car? Need help troubleshooting that wiring glitch?

Computer Replacement Help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 9, 2003 | 03:18 PM
  #1  
Layne's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
Computer Replacement Help

Hey everyone, my computer is failing the 'wiggle test,' while it's hooked up but being tapped gently, the engine is shutting off.
My question is, should I replace it or perhaps only the PROM chip in it? How do I know if the PROM went bad and not the computer? DOes a new computer come with a prom?

My symptoms are rough driving, car idles really rough on EVERY stop light/traffic stop and almost shuts off.

Please help!!!!
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2003 | 04:42 PM
  #2  
armac's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 211
Likes: 0
From: Roanoke VA
Car: 83 ta
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700r4
replace ecm and the new does not come with a prom and needs to be transfered over to the new ecm
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2003 | 06:41 PM
  #3  
STEVE OC's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Melbourne Victoria Australia
Dead ECM

I had that very same problem . ECM no code 12 with engine at idle tap on side of ecm if engine rpm changes replace the unit
the mem cal will be ok . I spent hours looking for bad contacts [etc] but a new ECM fixed the problem Steve
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 10:02 PM
  #4  
Layne's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
Unfortunately, I STILL have the same problem, I'm getting to the point where I'm almost ready to redo the entire electrical in the car....can ANYONE Please help
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 10:35 PM
  #5  
STEVE OC's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Melbourne Victoria Australia
Have you replaced the ECM,if you have is it second hand or new
you may have another dud
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2003 | 09:11 PM
  #6  
Layne's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
New from Chevy themselves
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2003 | 10:53 PM
  #7  
STEVE OC's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Melbourne Victoria Australia
Make sure that the chip is locked in tight and both wiring looms are pluged in and making good contact if ok and the engine runs rough or changes tune when you tap the ECM it has to be in ECM internal circuit the same as mine was , if the car runs ok otherwise it wont be the chip
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Out-Cast
Interior
21
Dec 31, 2015 04:40 PM
Bryan F
Tech / General Engine
2
Aug 18, 2015 02:28 PM
Dan Hubbard
Body
5
Aug 12, 2015 09:05 PM
marcusaw
DFI and ECM
4
Aug 10, 2015 08:13 AM
Fronzizzle
Electronics
2
Aug 9, 2015 01:15 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:07 AM.