Re: Crewzin or other knowledgable ones!
Yeah, been a slacker on the fluid cause it looks/smells clean and is right on the mark. Hate to drop 50 bucks for nothing, but at this point.....what the heck!
Crewzin, was going on what Ive read, though dont have first hand knowledge, heres some excerpts:
1727. We have a 2001 TE PT with 82k miles. My wife got home from work and stated that the car was not running right. I test drove it and found that it seemed to be stuck in 1st or 2nd gear. I had my brother-in-law, who is a certified Ford mechanic, look at it. He ran the self tests and came up with a P0605 code, stating TCM ROM failure. My question is, are they user replaceable, and what is the approximate cost of a new TCM? – Kelly, from Tennessee.
PT's utilize an integrated Transmission Control Module and Powertrain Control Module. They are combined into a single control module called the Next Generation Controller (NGC) and referred to as the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The Transmission Control System is part of the Powertrain Control Module.
P0605 - Internal Transmission Controller - Transmission control module ROM self-test fault detected.
Possible causes include: PCM- Internal Error
Inspect the wiring and connectors. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If there are no possible causes remaining replace the Powertrain Control Module. This is not a DIY repair; see your dealer for associated costs.
And this from a Ebay seller of PCM's:
Dear thunderbay88,
We have the PT cruiser Turbo Modules, but the cost is $285. The listing is for regular models. If you would like to keep your core its an additional $75 to keep the warranty, or it will forfit the warranty if no core is returned and no core charge was paid. I double checked, and indeed the Transmission module is integrated in the PCM. As far as removing the PCM, I would first disconnect the battery. The red tabs slide up, then there are pressure release buttons on the plugs. If you squeeze them and pull, the plug should slide right out. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks RyanD 1-866-699-5230
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