Replacement PCM recommendation

[Redrooster]

Any recommendations on where to get a replacement pcm?

 

[oknopa]

Depends on your model, download forscan, get the free 2 months fully license and reset him first, maybe this solve your problem

 

[oknopa]

Btw. With forscan you can program your own keys and the license for one year is just 12 dollar, but you can do a lot..

 

[Redrooster]

Does forscan run on a laptop and connect from the laptop to obd II module under the steering column? Recommended cable?

 

[oknopa]

https://www.amazon.com/VINTscan/b/r...77980011&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=VINTscan

 

[oknopa]

I purchased the left one and yes forscan runs on windows laptop

 

[oknopa]

First, you download forscan and install, then you apply for the 2 months free ful version trial..the send you the code and activate the software..there a couple videos out for research...

 

[blert]

OBDLink EX FORScan OBD Adapter https://a.co/d/ePJdzLi

Arguably the best one for FORScan. Read/write, fast, no switches, just works.

 

[Redrooster]

Thank you! Just purchased should be here Sunday (thanks Amazon, sorry mail person). I appreciate all the help!

 

[electrician]

I purchased a new one from Flagship One
516-766-2223
Mine had a problem with the water temp
It was programed to your vin
The part number was superceided twice
It runs great and gas mileage is much better without losing any power
You may have to have your keys reprogramed
Expensive though $929

 

[thejohn-texas]

My son bought a forscan for his new ranger, I got the license, he did alot of changes and tweaks ( nothing to engine or transmission and shift points ) defiantly worth it......local Ford Dealer charges 150.00 just to hookup to it. Then he did my 2010 sport trac adrenalin.....

I purchased a new one from Flagship One
516-766-2223
Mine had a problem with the water temp
It was programed to your vin
The part number was superceided twice
It runs great and gas mileage is much better without losing any power
You may have to have your keys reprogramed
Expensive though $929

 

[Redrooster]

Go the obdlink ex,
I’m not sure I am able to read the module 100%. It only gives me one line.

Below is my vehichle information (is it saying my instrument cluster is a 2003 or that is just the firm ware?)

Interface:
Type: FTDI #1:223030140074, 2000000 bps
Adapter: OBDLink EX r2.5.1 STN2230 v5.6.19 (ELM327 v1.4b)
Min.delay: 4 ms ( Excellent)
Errors:
- CAN ERROR: 3 ( 0.4% )

Vehicle:
Model: Ford Explorer SportTrac
Engine: V6 SOHC
Capacity: 4.0L
Year: 2005
Generation: 2005 MY
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission gear: Automatic
VIN: 1FMZU67KX5UA64807

OBDII - On Board Diagnostic II

IC - Instrument Cluster
Part number: 4L2T-10849-AD
Software version: 2003-05-22
Odometer: 354226.6 km

PCM - Powertrain Control Module
Part number: 5L2ARA
Strategy : PYCN1F8
Hardware type: MP2-38A
Copyright Ford Motor Co. 2004
VIN: 1FMZU67KX5UA64807

RCM - Restraint Control Module
Part number: 4L2A-14B321-CC
Software version: v3 2003-01-17

ABS - Antilock braking system
Part number: 3L5T-2C219-GB
Software version: 2002-06-13

 

[oknopa]

I see you have couple error codes, I think if you click on the gear icon, there is the pcm reset... will check tomorrow one my laptop

 

[Redrooster]

Thank You. I tried the PCM reset. I also downloaded the Factory AB file and wrote that to the PCM (it said nothing changed), I forced it to write and and it went through the process, but still the same. Is there a way to fake out the fuel level in the one command line?

 

[electrician]

I see you have couple error codes, I think if you click on the gear icon, there is the pcm reset... will check tomorrow one my laptop

Before you buy a new ECM try this.
I did not and it cost me $926. Mine was not bad but this fixed it.
That reset does not always drain all the capacitors in the ECM. This can make act like a bad ECM. Do this but will reset The ECM to factory. You will lose all your settings and have to drive a while for it to relearn your driving style as you had to when the vehicle was new. Remove the battery cables and put a 1 ohm 10 watt resistor across them for about 30 minutes. Now try driving it.

 

[Redrooster]

10-4 , I will try it tonight when I get home. Thank you for all the help!

 

[Redrooster]

reset the PCM and drained it. The fuel gauge initially went to E when I turned it on (not below E) but after a minute or two the gauge dropped below E and the check engine light came back on. I force wrote the as built data again but I am wondering if I am doing it wrong , it says executing service procedure but is stuck on 0% and never doesn’t do anything after read block 1 write block 1, but if I hit stop it says service procedure completed successfully.

 

[oknopa]

Hmmm, I am self very new to all this and got my Sport Trac 3 months ago, but I think you should ask the people in the forscan forum. There are lot's of good article.

 

[blert]

You say the check light comes on... What error codes does it give you?

 

[Redrooster]

Low Fuel
On the odo display