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FireVenom · 02-23-2009, 04:04 PM

how can i check that the garage which warrants my car have changed the PCM for a new one?

where abouts is this located on a neon 2001 SE and would you tell by looking at it?

also would this cause a fault with the alarm system?

Mr Car Guy · 02-23-2009, 04:14 PM

I believe the PCM is located under the hood, under the air cleaner box.

You might see a "rebuilt" or "exchange" sticker on it. I couldn't tell you what numbers to look for, and they might have changed as updates are followed. Might have a more recent date than the production date of the car.

I don't know if the car alarm is tied into the PCM or not, sorry.

FireVenom · 02-23-2009, 04:24 PM

lets hope this is the same for the uk models lol

cheers mate, will have to get all the information off this before i take it into the garage tomorrow.

Mr Car Guy · 02-23-2009, 04:35 PM

If it hasn't been replaced yet, just put a little felt pen mark in an inconspicuous place and then check it after you get the car back.

*GDP* · 02-23-2009, 05:03 PM

Im not sure about the PCM being part of your cars alarm system or not. Is your alarm system stock or aftermarket? My mustang have a seperate system called PATS for the alarm stuff.

FireVenom · 02-23-2009, 06:42 PM

premium one that was fitted during factory build.

**lautinjr** · 02-23-2009, 07:39 PM

the alram is controlled usually by the Bcm but not all cars are the same

StreetRacingTechno · 02-23-2009, 09:53 PM

You may want to take this car to an independent dealer other than the garage you bought it from, a different Dodge dealer and have them inspect it for you.

FireVenom · 02-24-2009, 02:57 AM

Ive had the car less than a week so thinking of having a word with the garage about just canceling everything as i dont expect to buy a vehicle and it have a number of things wrong with it!

elinalane · 09-11-2009, 02:55 AM

I think its better to check it through online where you can get ample of information related to each and every thing.

02-23-2009, 04:04 PM	#1
FireVenom Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 10 Rep: 10	Faulty PCM - how to chk it is replaced? how can i check that the garage which warrants my car have changed the PCM for a new one? where abouts is this located on a neon 2001 SE and would you tell by looking at it? also would this cause a fault with the alarm system?

02-23-2009, 04:14 PM	#2
Mr Car Guy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada Posts: 2,052 Rep: 186	I believe the PCM is located under the hood, under the air cleaner box. You might see a "rebuilt" or "exchange" sticker on it. I couldn't tell you what numbers to look for, and they might have changed as updates are followed. Might have a more recent date than the production date of the car. I don't know if the car alarm is tied into the PCM or not, sorry. __________________ 2003 GMC Envoy 5.3

02-23-2009, 04:35 PM	#4
Mr Car Guy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada Posts: 2,052 Rep: 186	If it hasn't been replaced yet, just put a little felt pen mark in an inconspicuous place and then check it after you get the car back. __________________ 2003 GMC Envoy 5.3

02-23-2009, 05:03 PM	#5
GDP Retired Director Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 518 Rep: 20	Im not sure about the PCM being part of your cars alarm system or not. Is your alarm system stock or aftermarket? My mustang have a seperate system called PATS for the alarm stuff. __________________ Please follow the rules, you may find them HERE

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lautinjr Now accepting bribes. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Currently Las Vegas Posts: 4,311 Rep: 193	the alram is controlled usually by the Bcm but not all cars are the same __________________ Please help reduce our mini van population and wear condoms!

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02-23-2009, 04:24 PM	#3
FireVenom Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 10 Rep: 10	lets hope this is the same for the uk models lol cheers mate, will have to get all the information off this before i take it into the garage tomorrow.

02-23-2009, 06:42 PM	#6
FireVenom Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 10 Rep: 10	premium one that was fitted during factory build.

02-23-2009, 09:53 PM	#8
StreetRacingTechno Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 741 Rep: 72	You may want to take this car to an independent dealer other than the garage you bought it from, a different Dodge dealer and have them inspect it for you.

02-24-2009, 02:57 AM	#9
FireVenom Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 10 Rep: 10	Ive had the car less than a week so thinking of having a word with the garage about just canceling everything as i dont expect to buy a vehicle and it have a number of things wrong with it!

09-11-2009, 02:55 AM	#10
elinalane Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 45 Rep: 10	I think its better to check it through online where you can get ample of information related to each and every thing.