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.
Procedure 2
(For all 2.0L vehicles and 3.0L vehicles with PCMs that have tear tag numbers of SJC0, SJC1, SJC2, HQP1, HQP2, or HQP3.)
- When replacing a powertrain control module (PCM), the following items are required:
- WDS with B18 or later software loaded.
- Minimum two ignition keys for reprogramming PATS (be sure to ask customer for ALL spare keys).
- For 2.0L - obtain new PCM part number YF11-18-881.
- For SJC0, SJC1, and SJC2 - obtain new PCM part number AJ08-18-881F.
- For HQP1, HQP2, and HQP3 - obtain new PCM part number AJ25-18-881.
- With old PCM still in vehicle follow procedure below.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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