CODE 053-COMMUNICATIONS ERROR/PCM FAILURE - LOOKING FOR a 4886660 PCM - got one???
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CODE 053-COMMUNICATIONS ERROR/PCM FAILURE - LOOKING FOR a 4886660 PCM - got one???
My 95 Dakota with a V6 3.9 L automatic has a PCM/ECM that is constantly kicking off code 053 now and acting up. Something on that board is fried.
Anybody have a used one for sale???
Best place to buy one???
Advance Auto has a Cardone for $257, no core charge.
P/N: 4886660
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dave H.
dchoran@earthlink.net
Anybody have a used one for sale???
Best place to buy one???
Advance Auto has a Cardone for $257, no core charge.
P/N: 4886660
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dave H.
dchoran@earthlink.net
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Just saw one at a northern Wisconsin yard for $100.
Now debating if I should go reman ($257), salvage yard ($100) or dealer OEM ($ tbd - probably through the roof)???
I see there is a WTB section on the forum but for some reason it won't let me post??????????
THANKS!!!!
Dave H.
Last edited by dchoran; 08-18-2012 at 06:05 PM.
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Yeah if you plan to keep the truck for awhile and can afford it definitely go with either the reman or see if you can find a performance pcm. If ur tight on money and need it up and running then buy a used one from a pull-a-part. They guarantee the electronics to work and if they dont they will swap for a new one or give you the money back. But if you buy from a yard pay cash cause if you dont then something is wrong with it you have to wait 3-5 days for the money to go back on your card. Also check the classifieds on this site. Ive bought alot of stuff off here from other members.
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Yeah if you plan to keep the truck for awhile and can afford it definitely go with either the reman or see if you can find a performance pcm. If ur tight on money and need it up and running then buy a used one from a pull-a-part. They guarantee the electronics to work and if they dont they will swap for a new one or give you the money back. But if you buy from a yard pay cash cause if you dont then something is wrong with it you have to wait 3-5 days for the money to go back on your card. Also check the classifieds on this site. Ive bought alot of stuff off here from other members.
He's running a V6. Mopar only ever made something like 200 performance PCMs for the v6, so they are impossible to find, unless you go with a non-mopar PCM, even then you'd still have better luck getting one for a 318/360.
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related thread after more troubleshooting today "How I found out my PCM was whacked - NOT the IAC motor"
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...found-out.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...found-out.html