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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1998AURORA V8-4.0L VIN CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - POWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRPOWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACEMENT/PROGRAMMING
1998 Oldsmobile Aurora V8-4.0L VIN C
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement/Programming
1998 Oldsmobile Aurora V8-4.0L VIN CSECTION Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement/Programming
Description:
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Record the Transaxle and Engine oil life indexes.
IMPORTANT: The key must be OFF for a minimum of 30 seconds before disconnecting PCM connectors or disconnecting battery voltage. This is to allow the TP sensor learned value, the Transaxle shift adapt values and the fluid life indexes to be stored in the EEPROM of the PCM. Failure to wait the 30 seconds may result in a EEPROM reset and the fluid life index being reset to zero.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the two screws for the right side sound insulator.
4. Disconnect the courtesy lamp socket.
5. Remove the sound insulator.
6. Pull the PCM from the mounting bracket.
7. Disconnect the PCM connectors from the PCM.
8. If the PCM is being replaced it will be necessary to remove the Knock Sensor module for installation into the replacement PCM. Refer to Knock Sensor Module Replacement
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. If the original PCM is being replaced, the Knock Sensor module must be installed from the original PCM. Refer to Knock Sensor Module Replacement.
2. Connect the PCM connectors.
Tighten the connectors screws to 8 N.m (71 lb. in).
3. Insert the PCM up into the mounting bracket. Ensure the PCM is engaged firmly into the clips.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
NOTICE: The PCM will be damaged if proper programming procedures are not followed.
5. If a replacement PCM is being installed it must be reprogrammed (flashed) using the latest Techline programming procedures.
6. For the following steps ensure that the throttle blade is at rest and is not moved.
Connect a scan tool and perform the following:
^ Clear DTC P0603.
^ Reset Transaxle fluid life.
^ Reset Engine Oil life to that recorded prior to PCM Removal.
IMPORTANT: Turn the key to LOCK and wait 30 seconds to ensure that the memory learn procedures occur.
7. Connect the courtesy lamp socket to the right side sound insulator.
8. Install the sound insulator using the two screws.
Tighten the sound insulator screws to 19 N.m (17 lb in).
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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.