posted 12-22-2014 10:49 AM                  

Because they rely on the battery for power, the best thing that you can do to protect the electronic modules in your car is to keep voltage constant. Most of these cars sit for extended periods of time. Because the modules use a small amount of power all of the time, voltage drops over time. Typically the manufacturer tries to ensure that the vehicle will start at zero degrees after thirty days of storage from a fully charged, fresh battery. As batteries age, they don't hold their charge as well.

So the prescription to protect you ECM, PCM and TCM is to keep the battery at full voltage all of the time. Use what you'd like but I still like Battery Tender. Out of the 15 that I have, I've only lost one in 14 years and it was on a deep cycle marine battery that was near dead when connected. C-Tech makes a maintainer that looks interesting but I haven't tried one yet. Yes, Battery Tenders and C-Tech aren't cheap and there are many low cost alternatives available, but ask yourself, are you willing to take the chance?

posted 01-25-2015 08:42 AM                  

click on the Prowler V6-3.5L VIN G (1999). Link below

http://workshop-manuals.com/plymouth/prowler/v6-3.5l_vin_g/relays_and_modules/relays_and_modules_powertrain_management/relays_and_modules_computers_and_control_systems/powertrain_c ontrol_module_-_engine_control_module/component_information/diagrams/diagram_information_and_instructions/

http://theprowlerstore.com/Parts_Diagram_Page_Modules.htm


Robin

posted 01-25-2015 09:02 AM                  

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Originally posted by drbutton:
I went to my Chrysler dealer and tried to order a PCM - not able to do it. Are these being offered only through "Mopar Land"?

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There is a chance the individual you dealt with either did not know these parts may be available again, or maybe simply to lazy to care enough to look up the parts and check availability.

Unfortunately these days, the customer needs to be better informed than the parts counter help. In many places the parts counter folks are more interested in texting their friends and watching utube video's than trying to assist customers.

It is best to be prepared with the correct part numbers so the lazy idiot can simply enter it into their computer and check availability.

posted 01-25-2015 11:17 AM                  

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Originally posted by alrtg:
Unfortunately these days, the customer needs to be better informed than the parts counter help. In many places the parts counter folks are more interested in texting their friends and watching utube video's than trying to assist customers.

It is best to be prepared with the correct part numbers so the lazy idiot can simply enter it into their computer and check availability.

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posted 01-25-2015 07:30 PM                  

I do not know who you ordered it from, but if the parts guy knows what he is doing, he will be able to order one for you. Today the Southern California members had a tech day. I was told by our Chrysler source that the above is available. A total of 5 have been bought so far in the last 12 weeks.

posted 01-31-2015 03:06 PM                  

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Originally posted by phil2237:
There are now 3 ECMs BCMs available for purchase from Chrysler. I am waiting for the new part number & will post it here as soon as I get info. Prices were stated at my last post, minus any discounts you can get. Hopes this helps....

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posted 01-31-2015 03:08 PM                  

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Originally posted by dskatt:
I wonder how many of these computers will be bought by owners in need and how many will be bought by horders and opportunist. I hope it's the former and not the latter.

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posted 01-31-2015 04:21 PM                  

These were the last knowen numbers they had for Chrysler-mopar