Noyz81
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- Joined
- Mar 27, 2011
- Messages
- 16
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- Location
- McHenry, Il.
- Vehicle Year
- 2 X 1999
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.0
- Transmission
- Manual
Several months ago my mechanic told me my “check engine light is on because of a bad computer and the computer needs to be replaced”. I thought he was nuts because he had just sidestepped another exhaust issue and the truck seemed to be running and driving fine, until yesterday. This ‘99 ranger stopped running while driving and after having it towed home it would not start but did have spark and 55 psi at the fuel rail while cranking. My neighbor reminded me that he was left stranded years ago because of a bad PCM and thought I should pull the PCM out of my parts ranger and see if it would start. It did start but shut off after 2-3 seconds, probably due to the key not matching the PCM with the PATS. I then tried the original PCM and it started right up and did the same this morning. I now don’t trust this PCM and will be going with the advise of my mechanic and will be replacing the PCM. All places online I could find that would sell a PCM state that keys “may have to be programmed by a Ford dealer”. I’d like to do this repair without a trip to the dealership. On YouTube there’s a guy that bought a PCM for a focus and it came with two new keys that were programmed to the PCM and he just had to have them cut to match the locking cylinders. Once this “plug and play” PCM was installed, the focus fired right up with one of the new keys. Does anyone out there know where I can order a PCM with two blank PATS keys for a ‘99 Ranger? Thanks in advance for any help.