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    PCM removal/replacement

    Well, Superchips has failed me miserably. Sent my programmer in for some minor changes and they can't seem to get the speedo calibrated right. Anyway, I'm getting a refund and reimbursed for the programmer they ruined. (Lucky for me I bought it used)

    So, I'm going to go to PCM4Less. I'll need to use their core refund program since I can't really have the car down for more than a few days. Before I make the leap I'm going to do some research on getting that thing replaced.

    Do I need any special tools?
    Is it straight forward?
    Estimated time to complete?

    Any help would be appreciated.
    Joe K.
    '11 BMW 328i
    '10 Matrix S AWD
    Previously: '89 Plymouth Sundance Turbo, '98 Camaro V6, '96 Camaro Z28, '99 Camaro Z28, '04 Grand Prix GTP
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    it should take no longer than 10 mins to remove and reinstall. you'll need a 10mm wrench or socket and ratchet, and maybe a small screw driver to get the rattle proof clips out of the 4 plugs on hte bottem of the ECM.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by azkkn
      it should take no longer than 10 mins to remove and reinstall. you'll need a 10mm wrench or socket and ratchet, and maybe a small screw driver to get the rattle proof clips out of the 4 plugs on hte bottem of the ECM.
      yup. what he said. very simple. just be carefull..it a tight fit and you have to angle it right to get it to clear the top of the hood well.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by wolfman
        yup. what he said. very simple. just be carefull..it a tight fit and you have to angle it right to get it to clear the top of the hood well.
        When is anything not a tight fit in these cars???

        Thanks for the help!
        Joe K.
        '11 BMW 328i
        '10 Matrix S AWD
        Previously: '89 Plymouth Sundance Turbo, '98 Camaro V6, '96 Camaro Z28, '99 Camaro Z28, '04 Grand Prix GTP

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        • #5
          I believe I needed both 10 mm and 7 mm sockets.

          And......if I can do it, anyone can.
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