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.
After Installing & Coding ECM
After installing and/or coding ECM perform following procedures:
- Use scan tool to check DTC memory, erase if necessary. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.
- Perform adaptation of throttle valve control module. See ADAPTATION OF THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.
- On vehicles equipped with cruise control, activate cruise control to ECM. See CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
- On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, perform adaptation of kickdown switch or automatic transmission basic setting. See ADAPTATION OF KICKDOWN FUNCTION or AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BASIC SETTING PROCEDURE in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.
- On vehicles equipped with factory alarm system, perform adaptation of immobilizer to ECM. See appropriate ANTI-THEFT & POWER DOOR LOCKS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
- Using scan tool, generate a ECM readiness code. See READINESS CODE .
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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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