what pcms will work?

[liftit]

i have a 2000 ford ranger(3.0 manual tranny) and i need a new pcm since mine is locked, what other pcms will work. i do relize i will need the keys reconnected

 

[swynx]

i would have to assume one for a 2000 3.0 with manual tranny, or the corresponding model year.

 

[don4331]

PCM must match engine & transmission (so 3.0, manual in your case); must match PATS module (grab corresponding one from above passenger's airbag) and must match key.

You need all 3 or engine won't start.

 

[RonD]

A Ford dealer can reflash to original software, also fix PATS, usually $150-$200, but truck must be towed to the Dealer, it can only be done in the truck, and dealers don't make house calls.

 

[stmitch]

You'll need a 98-00 Ranger/B3000 PCM from a truck equipped with the same engine/trans combo as what you currently have, so 3.0/manual trans.
Also make sure that you get one for the correct fuel type too. If your truck is flex fuel, it needs to be a flex fuel PCM. If your truck is non flex fuel, it needs to be a non flex fuel PCM.

 

[liftit]

i dont need the pats for the pcm if i have it reprogramed correct? i had an auto locksmith come but he couldnt connect to my pcm, im guessing since the guy before me used on of those sct tunners that locks the pcm

 

[RonD]

Problem is the "........im guessing since the guy before me used on of those sct tunners that locks the pcm"

I would contact tech support: https://www.sctflash.com/support

Or find out from previous owner exactly what was done to computer.

Obviously he drove it, and you did, before you bought it.

SCT tuners "can" lock computers, but it doesn't automatically do it, and you should still be able to use an OBD2 reader to scan for codes.
Locking prevents other people(tuners) from downloading the tuning parameters used, to copy them or ??.

You can try this:
1. Disconnect the positive & negative battery terminal cables.
2. Wait approximately 30 seconds.
3. Touch the negative and positive cables together for 30 seconds. Keep in mind I said the cables, not the terminals on the battery.
4. Reconnect both terminal cables to their respective locations.
5. Start vehicle.


It certainly reads like something else may be going on here, fast flashing anti-theft light is certainly PATS/PCM issue.

So I would hate to see you throw good money at "not fixing" the problem.
See if you can get more background from previous owner and also contact SCT, to see if this is even a locked PCM issue