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Old Sep 1, 2018 | 02:35 PM
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I have no idea why that text came out like that? Must be the government monitoring me! What it was supposed to say was I will wiggle the middle plug-in to the PCM and I can hear all the relays kick on in the exterior fuse box and then it will start up
I was wondering what that was supposed to mean.

Cat failures are usually gradual. They sorta sneak up on you. Your symptoms appearing literally overnight, that's an electrical failure somewhere. I would be tempted to pull apart that middle plug, and have a look. see if there are any marginal connections/bad wires/whathaveyou there.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2018 | 02:37 PM
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Ok i can do that thanks!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2018 | 03:56 PM
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I don't expect anyone to decipher this for me because i can probably google these numbers but i just wanted to show you what im dealing with and why im so aggravated. Started up it just now to straighten it out in the garage for more walk around room and these codes start flashing on my odometer as follows:
1491, 0202, 0201,0352, 0206...This is the crap that is just randomly popping up. It is running horribly rough now and smells rich.
This literally happened since the last time I posted on here, isn't that freaking crazy!?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2018 | 06:26 PM
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I found A problem but don't know if it is THE problem. I took the middle plug end from the PCM apart and one of the little pin connectors (female) was broke off. Sucks because there is absolutely no way to splice or replace that single pin connector. So does any company make just the plug in or do i have to buy the whole harness?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2018 | 06:57 PM
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You should be able to pick up a terminal repair kit at your local parts store, or, online. (I know amazon has 'em.) MUCH easier than replacing the entire harness.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2018 | 06:59 PM
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Awesome, that makes me feel better thanks!
 
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Old Sep 2, 2018 | 01:34 PM
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Can i purchase the complete 32 way plug heads that plugs into the PCM?. I found a complete set (3) on ebay seller name is modularmadness(3576) that has been cut far enough back and left a nice pigtail for splicing. The only potential problem i see is part number is off by one letter for the PCM.
My number is 56029351AB 650AA
His number is 56029351AA 650AA also says /351AC. I opened up that plug head to try and replace/repair the pin connectors inside and man did i F things up good Lol. I don't have an ebay account but i think i can buy as a guest?
Thanks for all your help!
 
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Old Sep 2, 2018 | 04:11 PM
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So instead of fixing just one wire, you are going to try for 32? That just doesn't seem like a good plan to me.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2018 | 04:58 PM
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No I'd be splicing in a complete new plug head using butt joint connectors and heat shrink wrap. I wouldn't be fixing every individual pin connector. Its a real mess inside the original plug head.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2018 | 05:09 PM
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That would give you 64 more potential failure points....... What's wrong with the current plug?
 
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