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Hello.. =)
I have a 1997 Cavalier, automatic, 2.2 engine.
I had trouble almost a year ago with the PCM/Engine computer, and bought a
new one from Autozone - they ofcourse sent it out to have it flashed for my
specific VIN. After replacing the PCM, and doing the "Turn the ket for 10
minutes, then start" thing, it started, and everything was great!
Until one day, driving down the road, the PCM literally fell out of the
car, and was ran over, twice. =/
I had the most difficult time ordering a new PCM from Autozone. First, I
had one on order, had to borrow a car, and drive 50 miles to pick it up -
only to find that the part was somehow not shipped, the order wasn't
completed! So... I called another Autzone, in another town, and before
going to pick it up, I called ahead, and again.......it didn't come in. So,
finally... The part came in at the original store, and I got another ride
to go pick it up.
The PCM was hooked up, along with the wiring harness that I had to buy at a
salvage yard (the original snapped when the PCM fell out - and the only
place to purchase new is dealership, at around $1200!!!).
The OBD II was reading "P1336", crankshaft relearn required? So.. Tried
everything, nothing was working. The car would turn over, but not start,
not even for a second or two. The anti-theft light would come on - not
flashing, just staying on steady.
I then took this PCM back, thinking it may have been defective. This PCM
has been hooked up.. The OBD II no longer reads "P1336". It finds no
trouble codes at all... But.. The anti-theft light is still staying on
steady. Now, the "check engine" light is also on.. And same deal, it turns
over, with no start!
The "turn the key to ACC for 10 minutes, try to start" has been tried.. I'm
so lost.
Can anyone give me any new ideas?
This is my only car, and it's been sooooo difficult being without a
vehicle!
Thanks in advance!!
Sunshyne276
