tw chip help

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

Originally Posted by morepower

the key was in the ignition and no i dnt unhook my batterys should i un hook my batterys to reset somthing then trin what does the key do

uh oh.... key in ignition is not good..... you could have fried something

[morepower]

thats what i thought any ideas to what i mite have messed up?

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Last edited by morepower : 06-26-2008 at 12:15 PM.

[Big K]

Originally Posted by morepower

the key was in the ignition

OH NO!!!

Sounds like you fried the PCM!!!!!

It is even in the Chip Instructions!!!!

WARNING- ALWAYS REMOVE KEYS FROM IGNITION BEFORE

REMOVING OR INSTALLING CHIP.

[HVAC SuperTech]

Yeah, with the keys in , the PCM is in "wake up" mode. It is like powered up kinda. If you try to install the chip with the key in, you will fry the PCM more than likely. You might be on the market for a new one......

[gtspowerstroke]

In the '94-'97 trucks they don't have the "wake up mode" you are apeaking about. But if for some reason the key was on accidientily then it's very possible he fried the PCM. I did this once when I wasn't paying attention and had to buy a new PCM. Look on Ebay or in the wrecking yards to find a new one. I think a new one from Ford runs about $350. Should be able to find a used one for $50-$100 I would think.

[Big K]

Originally Posted by gtspowerstroke

In the '94-'97 trucks they don't have the "wake up mode" you are apeaking about. But if for some reason the key was on accidientily then it's very possible he fried the PCM. I did this once when I wasn't paying attention and had to buy a new PCM. Look on Ebay or in the wrecking yards to find a new one. I think a new one from Ford runs about $350. Should be able to find a used one for $50-$100 I would think.

Oh yes, I have done it once also Doing ten million things at once!!!

Found one at a Junk yard for $75 same day!

[Chadahootchie]

got similar problem wts light comes on but wont start with the chip installed or out.

[RollinEarly99]

I also found a new pcm for 65 bucks, with two day shipping

[Chadahootchie]

it has been running great with the chip for the past 2 days until tonight were it cranks and wont start.

[morepower]

yep thats what happend i had a buddy check it out and shur enought well i feel dumb but oh well you learn from your mistakes i guess. i talked to tony today and he was alot of help i recomend him for anything you guys need he is awsome! thanks for all your help guys it is greatly appreciated.