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Old 12-22-2011, 04:21 PM
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03 5.9 qc, recently the trucks been hitting a deadspot around 2500 rpm on a moderate acceleration.... Not all the time, very random instances, any clues? Just getting the norm p0601 code. Coil, plugs and wires are only about 2 months old,cap an rotor less than a year.
 
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Old 12-22-2011, 04:29 PM
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its the pcm, i had the same code, its an internal error for the pcm. eventually it wont run. get it changed asap. i got mine off ebay for 200 then overnighted to an extra 50. the dealer wanted over 1000, for it.
 
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Old 12-22-2011, 04:35 PM
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its the pcm, i had the same code, its an internal error for the pcm. eventually it wont run. get it changed asap. i got mine off ebay for 200 then overnighted to an extra 50. the dealer wanted over 1000, for it.
I was thinking you might say that. Guess its finally givingh up on me.
 
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So if I buy a pcm off ebay do I need to have it "programed" b4 installation?
 
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they will program it for you, you tell them your mileage,and old pcm p/n i believe, but i didnt and havent had any problems with mine.
 


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