Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2010JOURNEY AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - POWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRPOWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE - REMOVAL
2010 Dodge and Ram Journey AWD V6-3.5L
Powertrain Control Module - Removal
2010 Dodge and Ram Journey AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Powertrain Control Module - Removal
REMOVAL - NGC CONTROLLER
NOTE: USE THE SCAN TOOL TO REPROGRAM THE NEW POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE VEHICLES ORIGINAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) AND THE VEHICLES ORIGINAL MILEAGE. IF THIS STEP IS NOT DONE, A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MAY BE SET.
To avoid possible voltage spike damage to PCM, ignition key must be off, and the negative battery cable must be disconnected before unplugging the PCM connectors.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Unlock and disconnect the 4 electrical connectors at the PCM.
3. Remove the 3 fasteners (1) holding the PCM to the bracket.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.