PCM compatibility

fordx316 · February 10th, 2012, 08:37 PM

I have reason to believe my car needs a PCM. Is it true I can pick up a used one from any V8 5speed coupe or convertible? My car is a V8 5speed convertible. Thanks?

1_nice_03_gt · February 10th, 2012, 09:05 PM

ya but maybe your pats system will start to act up and will need to either take it to the dealers to reprogram or disable pats altogether

fordx316 · February 11th, 2012, 11:32 AM

What is the pats system

04MidnightGT · February 11th, 2012, 11:45 AM

Passive Anti Theft System

tobynt · February 11th, 2012, 11:57 AM

+1 to all the above with one exception...its not a matter of it "might act up". It's going to act up. on a 2000 GT...you will not be able to just plug and play the new one. Unless you get a used one and get all the other stuff that can not be turned off when you disable PATS system. For example...if you get a used one you will also have to get the speedometer cluster and a few other things to make it a plug and play. If you get a new pcm, take the PCM to the ford dealer and have them reprogram it for your car. If you don't...the car will not start when you plug in the new one. SO you have to be mindful of where you are when you swap it out.

fordx316 · February 16th, 2012, 01:24 AM

Ok, where is the PCM in the car? Passenger kick panel?

NickPohlAandP · February 16th, 2012, 01:50 AM

Passenger kick panel. It a lil tricky to get out, but not too bad. Each ECU has a 4 character box code. Ford has about 9000 different box codes, so good luck finding the same one. However, if you disable PATS there should be no issues

fordx316 · February 17th, 2012, 01:14 AM

I'm going to try and find a cheap one online, have ford program it, than install it.

February 10th, 2012, 08:37 PM	#1
fordx316 Regular 2000 GT Convertable 14.03@99.41 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 244 iTrader: 0 reviews	PCM compatibility I have reason to believe my car needs a PCM. Is it true I can pick up a used one from any V8 5speed coupe or convertible? My car is a V8 5speed convertible. Thanks? __________________ Triple Black GT "Jenny" : http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-up-jenny.html Full exhaust, hurst shifter, JLT CAI, staggered nittos, brembo brakes, and some other little things

February 10th, 2012, 09:05 PM	#2
1_nice_03_gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 ford mustang gt 13.9 stock Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: bay area Posts: 1,473 iTrader: 1 reviews	ya but maybe your pats system will start to act up and will need to either take it to the dealers to reprogram or disable pats altogether __________________ k&n cai, mangaflows exhaust, summit udp's, 24lb injectors, 78mm bbk plenun, tri-ax s/s, a/c delete,3.73's, aluminum drive shaft, upr upper/lower control arms, solid motor mounts, bbk heades, upr xpipe,bbk cc plates, camber bolts.bama tune

February 11th, 2012, 11:32 AM	#3
fordx316 Regular 2000 GT Convertable 14.03@99.41 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 244 iTrader: 0 reviews	What is the pats system __________________ Triple Black GT "Jenny" : http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-up-jenny.html Full exhaust, hurst shifter, JLT CAI, staggered nittos, brembo brakes, and some other little things

February 11th, 2012, 11:45 AM	#4
04MidnightGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 12.9 @ 111.44 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 reviews	Passive Anti Theft System __________________ l Custom Hotside l TurboSmart l MHS l Hallman l On3 l BBK l Hellion l SCT l Flowmaster l Steeda l AEM l Tial l HPX l Hawk l Trickflow

February 11th, 2012, 11:57 AM	#5
tobynt King Sisyphus 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 207 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 2 reviews	+1 to all the above with one exception...its not a matter of it "might act up". It's going to act up. on a 2000 GT...you will not be able to just plug and play the new one. Unless you get a used one and get all the other stuff that can not be turned off when you disable PATS system. For example...if you get a used one you will also have to get the speedometer cluster and a few other things to make it a plug and play. If you get a new pcm, take the PCM to the ford dealer and have them reprogram it for your car. If you don't...the car will not start when you plug in the new one. SO you have to be mindful of where you are when you swap it out. __________________ "Mustang, Noun: Meaning; An indocile horse of the western plains, In English society, The American wife of an English nobleman"

February 16th, 2012, 01:24 AM	#6
fordx316 Regular 2000 GT Convertable 14.03@99.41 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 244 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok, where is the PCM in the car? Passenger kick panel? __________________ Triple Black GT "Jenny" : http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-up-jenny.html Full exhaust, hurst shifter, JLT CAI, staggered nittos, brembo brakes, and some other little things

February 16th, 2012, 01:50 AM	#7
NickPohlAandP I like boobs!!! 2000 GT convertible dunno Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 2,827 iTrader: 2 reviews	Passenger kick panel. It a lil tricky to get out, but not too bad. Each ECU has a 4 character box code. Ford has about 9000 different box codes, so good luck finding the same one. However, if you disable PATS there should be no issues __________________ Last time you voted to prove you aren't racist. This time prove you're not an IDIOT!!! My Garage--->http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-46919/

February 17th, 2012, 01:14 AM	#8
fordx316 Regular 2000 GT Convertable 14.03@99.41 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 244 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm going to try and find a cheap one online, have ford program it, than install it. __________________ Triple Black GT "Jenny" : http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-up-jenny.html Full exhaust, hurst shifter, JLT CAI, staggered nittos, brembo brakes, and some other little things

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