Sorry for the nOOb PCM Question
Sorry for the nOOb PCM Question
I'm pretty experienced with vehicles in general, and for LX platform stuff I'm very well versed, but with the N/A Neon stuff I'm still learning the ropes.
I've got a defective PCM in my 2004 R/T and have purchased a new unit for the vehicle. My question here is are these PCM's like the units in the SRT4 Calibers in that they require information about the vehicle to be burned into the ROM on the new device before it can be installed?
Thanks!
I've got a defective PCM in my 2004 R/T and have purchased a new unit for the vehicle. My question here is are these PCM's like the units in the SRT4 Calibers in that they require information about the vehicle to be burned into the ROM on the new device before it can be installed?
Thanks!
Michael
04' Bright Silver Metallic Neon R/T - All sorts of goodies
05' Clearcoat Black Neon SXT - The driver
05' Clearcoat Black Crossfire SRT6 - Stock but easy on the eyes
08' Brilliant Black Pearl 300C SRT8 - 426 blown @ 11psi
04' Bright Silver Metallic Neon R/T - All sorts of goodies
05' Clearcoat Black Neon SXT - The driver
05' Clearcoat Black Crossfire SRT6 - Stock but easy on the eyes
08' Brilliant Black Pearl 300C SRT8 - 426 blown @ 11psi
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Yes it needs "Flashed" to your VIN, and SKIM to work.
If you do not want SKIM, and it is a brand new, not new to you PCM, you could remove the SKIM module and antenna from the vehicle, and have them just flash the VIN. It will probably cost the same either way. But spare keys will be about $2
Edit: if you have already put it in the car, and tried to start it, It is now permanently a SKIM PCM. There is no going back.
If you do not want SKIM, and it is a brand new, not new to you PCM, you could remove the SKIM module and antenna from the vehicle, and have them just flash the VIN. It will probably cost the same either way. But spare keys will be about $2
Edit: if you have already put it in the car, and tried to start it, It is now permanently a SKIM PCM. There is no going back.
Bill
1999 neon coupe 2.4 swap
2021 Forester
2000 Neon MTX swap with '02 R/T PCMOlha Koba, a psychologist in Kyiv, said that “anger and hate in this situation is a normal reaction and important to validate.” But it is important to channel it into something useful, she said, such as making incendiary bombs out of empty bottles.
1999 neon coupe 2.4 swap
2021 Forester
Thanks man, I don't know anything about SKIM other that it provides theft deterrence, but I want to keep it enabled. I haven't received the PCM yet, but at least now I know what's up in terms of install.
Michael
04' Bright Silver Metallic Neon R/T - All sorts of goodies
05' Clearcoat Black Neon SXT - The driver
05' Clearcoat Black Crossfire SRT6 - Stock but easy on the eyes
08' Brilliant Black Pearl 300C SRT8 - 426 blown @ 11psi
04' Bright Silver Metallic Neon R/T - All sorts of goodies
05' Clearcoat Black Neon SXT - The driver
05' Clearcoat Black Crossfire SRT6 - Stock but easy on the eyes
08' Brilliant Black Pearl 300C SRT8 - 426 blown @ 11psi
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SKIM is not the enemy! Good choice keeping it
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SKIM is only the enemy if you do a lot of PCM swapping between cars, because it would add a ton more work and/or expense for the average person.
But then not too many ppl do such a thing.
But for backyard diagnostic purposes, it is a huge brick wall. But in 99% of the cases, it isn't the PCM anyways. But that simple and free double check is lost forever.
But then not too many ppl do such a thing.
But for backyard diagnostic purposes, it is a huge brick wall. But in 99% of the cases, it isn't the PCM anyways. But that simple and free double check is lost forever.
Bill
1999 neon coupe 2.4 swap
2021 Forester
2000 Neon MTX swap with '02 R/T PCMOlha Koba, a psychologist in Kyiv, said that “anger and hate in this situation is a normal reaction and important to validate.” But it is important to channel it into something useful, she said, such as making incendiary bombs out of empty bottles.
1999 neon coupe 2.4 swap
2021 Forester
Re: Sorry for the nOOb PCM Question
MoparOso wrote:I'm pretty experienced with vehicles in general, and for LX platform stuff I'm very well versed, but with the N/A Neon stuff I'm still learning the ropes.
I've got a defective PCM in my 2004 R/T and have purchased a new unit for the vehicle. My question here is are these PCM's like the units in the SRT4 Calibers in that they require information about the vehicle to be burned into the ROM on the new device before it can be installed?
Thanks!
I have to be careful and sorry mods but I can flash vins and skims for you
PS mods i'm here for the long haul and will get my 350 post to qualify for vendor status
Re: Sorry for the nOOb PCM Question
MoparOso wrote:I'm pretty experienced with vehicles in general, and for LX platform stuff I'm very well versed, but with the N/A Neon stuff I'm still learning the ropes.
I've got a defective PCM in my 2004 R/T and have purchased a new unit for the vehicle. My question here is are these PCM's like the units in the SRT4 Calibers in that they require information about the vehicle to be burned into the ROM on the new device before it can be installed?
Thanks!
I have to be careful and sorry mods but I can flash vins and skims for you
PS mods i'm here for the long haul and will get my 350 post to qualify for vendor status
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Fyi dante also has a drb3 and will flash vins and skims for folks for free! That said, if you cod have them mailed to you and sent back in a timely manner i'm sure you could get some business doing that since not everyone is in close proximity to dante and the dealer will charge a lot if they will even do it
PM me for your 00+ PCM SKIM/VIN flashing needs. Neon PCMs Plus