Need 2004 ECM interchange.

[killer b5.9]

I have a 2004 Ram, 6 speed 4x4. While driving it stopped running and I had it towed back to my Dodge dealer. The first problem was the lift pump failed. They said Chrysler only offered the in tank pump conversion, at a cost of $365 and four hours at $80 per hour. My dealer offered to install the original pump if I could get one and would only be one hour labor to install. With cash being a little tight I went this route, after installed they said the truck ran but was not regulating the fuel pressure. They believed when the pump shorted out it took part of the computer with it. New from Dodge, $2020!! My local salvage yard said there were a number of part numbers for that year, they talked to my dealer who said all part numbers were reverted to one new number, the $2020 one. My Dodge and Cummins dealers both said they thought any of the old numbers should interchange. We ordered a used one that was one number off from mine for $450. The truck ran good with it but the check engine light was on. My dealer said the codes were for and auto transmission, I have a 6 speed. We are now looking for another one. Is there an economical solution? Interchange list, rebuilder, aftermarket? I'm a new member here, sorry for the log thread, just want to get all the info to you I can. Thanks for any help.

 

[sag2]

I'm far from the expert on this, but perhaps a Smarty could load the proper flash so it knows the truck is a manual?

Is it a 2004 or 2004. 5? Is it a California or federal truck?

 

[killer b5.9]

My trucks build date is 3 - 04, I'm not sure what a smarty is. I get the impression that the original computers were not programable and the new replacement for all is. My dealer did not say they could reprogram the used one, just that the codes were for an automatic. They also thought it may cause idle and cruse control problems. I just drove it home, pulled the ECM, and took it to my salvage dealer to see if he could find another one. I'm from Iowa and ordered the truck new. Thanks

 

[Bob Wagner]

If you want to send me the ecm I can flash it on the bench for a reasonable charge, I will need your 17 digit vin and we are good to go.



Bob

 

[sag2]

My trucks build date is 3 - 04, I'm not sure what a smarty is. I get the impression that the original computers were not programable and the new replacement for all is. My dealer did not say they could reprogram the used one, just that the codes were for an automatic. They also thought it may cause idle and cruse control problems. I just drove it home, pulled the ECM, and took it to my salvage dealer to see if he could find another one. I'm from Iowa and ordered the truck new. Thanks

Bob answered the question above. Just as I thought, it can be done with Smarty. The dealer can't do it with his tool, and besides it is illegal for him (the dealer) to install the wrong calibration in a controller PN that is not specific to that calibration. I know it's splitting hair's as the truck ends up with the proper CAL, but you know how the EPA is about stuff.