How do I check a PCM?

Asked by eeff27 Dec 08, 2022 at 02:44 PM about the 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

How do you check a PCM

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Testing a PCM is pretty elaborate. You need the proper electronic tools and an OBD scanner; and not a cheap one. If this isn't something you've done before, leave it to the pros.

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At a minimum you need a scanner that can do live data scanning, if you get data them you need to check each value shown with the sensor chart to match reading with actual values.

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