Need info about powertrain control modules and prices
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Need info about powertrain control modules and prices
OK, much like the individual who cracked up his car in Chicago, I too, recently cracked up my 2002 Dodge Stratus SE Plus, and had to fix the damage myself. My bodyshop did a good job, but when I got the car back, the battery light and the check engine light were on. Turns out the power control module - which I assume is the powertrain control module was fried in the accident, and I need to replace it.
Went to the dealership, they quoted me a price of $600 for the part, $179 to install it, so I took it to another mechanix I know, who told me that originally they thought the price of the part was lower, but when they actually yanked the pcm and checked the numbers into their parts computer, they got a higher price, and it will cost a total of $1095 to get the part and install it. When I told them flat out what I had been told at the dealership, they said that they would check around and find out why it costs so much, and let me know, see if they could get it cheaper.
So I have two questions.
1. Are there different PCMs for different models of 2002 Dodge Stratus?
2. What should the price on a PCM for a 2002 Dodge Stratus be?
Went to the dealership, they quoted me a price of $600 for the part, $179 to install it, so I took it to another mechanix I know, who told me that originally they thought the price of the part was lower, but when they actually yanked the pcm and checked the numbers into their parts computer, they got a higher price, and it will cost a total of $1095 to get the part and install it. When I told them flat out what I had been told at the dealership, they said that they would check around and find out why it costs so much, and let me know, see if they could get it cheaper.
So I have two questions.
1. Are there different PCMs for different models of 2002 Dodge Stratus?
2. What should the price on a PCM for a 2002 Dodge Stratus be?
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RE: Need info about powertrain control modules and prices
To make a long story short, Yes, there is most likely several PCM’s for each year car (auto, autostick, 5 spd, not to mention possible revisions and firmware updates throughout the production year.)
Keep in mind that you have a Chrysler built car, which is totally different than the Mitsubishi built coupe, which has its own set of PCM’s as well.
You need the exact part number (should be on the box somewhere) of your unit to be sure you are getting a compatible one.
$1000+ is not unexpected for a new PCM. (Out of line.... maybe.... but unexpected.... No.)
Last time I needed a replacement, I ordered one from online. There are several companies that sell rebuilt boxes for about $250 after returning your core to them. They often include a 1 year warranty, and will ship a good box out, before requesting you send your dead one back.
(Sorry, don’t have any recommendations, so you’ll have to hunt on your own, but there are lots out there.)
Best of luck,
Vince
Keep in mind that you have a Chrysler built car, which is totally different than the Mitsubishi built coupe, which has its own set of PCM’s as well.
You need the exact part number (should be on the box somewhere) of your unit to be sure you are getting a compatible one.
$1000+ is not unexpected for a new PCM. (Out of line.... maybe.... but unexpected.... No.)
Last time I needed a replacement, I ordered one from online. There are several companies that sell rebuilt boxes for about $250 after returning your core to them. They often include a 1 year warranty, and will ship a good box out, before requesting you send your dead one back.
(Sorry, don’t have any recommendations, so you’ll have to hunt on your own, but there are lots out there.)
Best of luck,
Vince