stbeaver
Elite Explorer
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- March 23, 2006
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- City, State
- Davidson, NC
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1999 & 2008 Ford Explorer
I have a 2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4x4 4.6L V8 SOHC. I have diagnosed a problem with my VCT solenoid actuation back to the PCM. It is not grounding the circuit to energize the solenoids. I get P0010 and P0020 DTC codes for VCT open circuit. Wiring checks out OK to the PCM/connector. The problem is on that circuit internal to the PCM. So I want to replace the PCM. There are currently no rebuilt/refurbished PCM's from Ford available. The dealer tells me they are on back order, with no ETA. Notes in the system indicate a shortage of cores and internal problems with flashing newer versions of the software on older modules. I have not found any aftermarket PCM rebuilders with satisfactory customer feedback that I am willing to send mine in for repair, or buy a refurb from them. So my only other alternative is to get one from a salvage yard. This is where I have questions.
My original PCM p/n is 8L2A-12A650-PB. There is a "Tear Tag" sticker on the edge of the PCM that supposedly identifies the calibration version? I don't have that number in front of me as I write this post. Do I have to match the PCM p/n exactly when looking for a replacement PCM? A new remanufactured PCM from Ford would be p/n 8L2Z-12A650-PDRM. The RM is for Reman. I think the D is maybe a module version letter. So can I use a PB or higher (PB, PC, or PD), but not a PA. Does the Tear Tag cal sticker need to match? Or is that done when the PCM is reflashed with my VIN and vehicle info? I will be paying a mobile reflash guy to flash the salvage PCM for my vehicle. Please advise. Any additional suggestions would be welcomed.
My original PCM p/n is 8L2A-12A650-PB. There is a "Tear Tag" sticker on the edge of the PCM that supposedly identifies the calibration version? I don't have that number in front of me as I write this post. Do I have to match the PCM p/n exactly when looking for a replacement PCM? A new remanufactured PCM from Ford would be p/n 8L2Z-12A650-PDRM. The RM is for Reman. I think the D is maybe a module version letter. So can I use a PB or higher (PB, PC, or PD), but not a PA. Does the Tear Tag cal sticker need to match? Or is that done when the PCM is reflashed with my VIN and vehicle info? I will be paying a mobile reflash guy to flash the salvage PCM for my vehicle. Please advise. Any additional suggestions would be welcomed.
