Q: Replaced pcm in a 2011 grand caravan why won't it turn over

asked by on August 01, 2017

Pcm isn't working. Replaced with used Started 3 times. Now won't start.

My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

You will need to have the computer reprogrammed at a dealer to work on your car. The PCM is designed to only give three starts then lock you out unless reprogrammed.

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