Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Need an ECM

[MRoberts]

I'm looking for a replacement ECM for my truck. Anyone have a good source for a replacement? TIA

 

[blacksheepdiesel]

You might pm or call Bob Wagner.

Godspeed,
Trent

 

[JLandry]

Several of us have had good results buying from Auto Computer Exchange. I've purchased both an ECM and PCM from them, they came pre-programmed correctly for my year/model truck, and they worked perfectly.



You can buy through their web site or through their listings on eBay.



Best regards,



John L.

 

[MRoberts]

Thanks for the replies.



Bob is out of them.



JLandry - thanks for the link... . looks like I might be placing an order. By the way we are pretty close, I'm in Snohomish.

 

[JDriscoll]

I ordered one from autocomputerexchange.com and so far it has worked perfectly, no problems at all.

 

[hsmith]

I ordered one from them yesterday. Should be here tomorrow. Will post how it works.

 

[pcarlson]

dodgeparts.com has the ECM cheaper. The only catch is if it is programed for your truck or if you have to take it to a dealer to program. You could call them and ask. I would only assume that it is preprogramed.

 

[JLandry]

JLandry - thanks for the link... . looks like I might be placing an order. By the way we are pretty close, I'm in Snohomish.

Howdy!



We're within spitting distance... well almost.



John L.

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

I ordered one from autocomputerexchange.com and so far it has worked perfectly, no problems at all.

I, too, have one from these guys and have been quite happy with it and with them. No complaints.

 

[dsherman]

Ecm

How many miles were on your trucks Before your ECM or PCM quit ?

Thanks

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

I had just over 100k.

 

[MRoberts]

I've got 116K on it. It's the ECM that went bye-bye.

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

sucks, huh?

 

[JLandry]

dodgeparts.com has the ECM cheaper.

Ahhhh... I think not!



A remanufactured ECM for a 2001 Dodge Ram w/5. 9 Cummins, Federal, Normal Temp (Dodge part R5083997AA)



Auto Computer Exchange price = $595. 00 no core charge. 1 year warranty offered upon return of old ECM.



Dodge Parts price = $819. 60 + $250 core charge. 12 month warranty is honored only if installed (at extra cost) and flashed (at extra cost) by a Dodge dealer.

The only catch is if it is programed for your truck or if you have to take it to a dealer to program. You could call them and ask. I would only assume that it is preprogramed.

An ECM from Dodge WILL require flashing after installation (I asked Dodge) as Dodge does hasn't sold pre-programmed ECM in years. New ECM are not available from Dodge either (in case someone was wondering).



Regards,



John L.

 

[JDriscoll]

My truck had just under 85k when the ECM went out.

 

[hsmith]

No core "charge" on the one I ordered, but I do have to send the orig back to them.
BTW, this one has 176k on the original ECM.

 

[TDeltonto]

can the ecm cause a truck to run intermittantly. or do they just go out

 

[hsmith]

This one is causing an intermittent no start. Once it starts, no problem running.

 

[JLandry]

can the ecm cause a truck to run intermittantly. or do they just go out

Anything is possible of course, but it's financially savvy to eliminate every other possible cause before springing for a replacement ECM. Usually a failing/failed ECM seems to be accompanied by strange behavior of one or more vehicle systems which can't be explained by anything else. hsmith has decided to replace his ECM because of not only intermittent no-starts, but abnormal behavior of the lift pump circuit and the Wait to Start light (if I recall correctly). I hope it solves his problem (very frustrating).

Best regards,

John L.

 

[pcarlson]

Ahhhh... I think not!



A remanufactured ECM for a 2001 Dodge Ram w/5. 9 Cummins, Federal, Normal Temp (Dodge part R5083997AA)



Auto Computer Exchange price = $595. 00 no core charge. 1 year warranty offered upon return of old ECM.



Dodge Parts price = $819. 60 + $250 core charge. 12 month warranty is honored only if installed (at extra cost) and flashed (at extra cost) by a Dodge dealer.



An ECM from Dodge WILL require flashing after installation (I asked Dodge) as Dodge does hasn't sold pre-programmed ECM in years. New ECM are not available from Dodge either (in case someone was wondering).



Regards,



John L.

Ahhh, Thanks John but keep thinking. :-laf



Heres the info from Dodge Parts Online Parts & Accessories Catalog.



ECM, All Models, 5. 9L Diesel, Auto Trans, Federal, 24 Valve 01-02 $436. 80.



I called two dealers today and was quoted 1 hour to install and program and at $80 each that comes to $516. 80 plus tax. If I were to buy the ECM directly from either dealer they would beat the $595 price from auto computer exchange and that is programmed and installed. What dealer quoted you $819? MSRP is listed at $606?



Core is a wash as it is returned either way. If you want the warranty and at either price I want a warranty. Any core charge, if any, is returned. If it's bad I do not need paper weights.



You are correct ECM or PCM from Dodge is remanufactured and is not programmed. I knew this already (Dodge published a bulletin a couple years ago on this) but what I meant was I never asked Dodgeparts.com if they can program before shipping as some have this capability without the truck.



From Auto Computer Exchange: Exchanges are required for all purchases and you may be subject to a 'core charge' in addition to a canceled warranty if you do not return your old part. 1 year warranty.



From Auto Computer Exchange on their E-Bay Store: The computer you purchase from this listing is eligible for a Lifetime Warranty that's good for as long as you own the vehicle it's for. $100 core charge and no warranty if the old ECU is not returned.



Which Auto Computer Exchange store is better? Same company different warranties.



Bottomline shop around as the web isn't always the best price.