Powertrain Control Module Location: Notes

2000 Dodge and Ram Pickup R1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Notes

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is located at passenger's side rear corner of engine compartment. See Figure. If replacing PCM, PCM must be properly programmed. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMINGΒ  under PROGRAMMING.

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