there are a lot of symptoms of a bad PCM.stallingoverheating (failure to turn on radiator fans)dead battery (failure to turn on alternator)no start (failure to engage ignition)the PCM controls many functions in engine management. usually when the vehicle is warm you will notice problems, because of the location it is poorly protected from heat and/or elements. the are several site online where you an purchase PCMs preprogrammed and flash updated for your vehicle. oh yeah, one more thing, Chrysler sebrings like most Chrysler vans are notorious for PCM failure.
Hold your gas pedal all the way to the floor while trying to start the vehicle.
Some possible problems when your vehicle cranks, but won't start are a bad crankshaft position sensor, or a faulty ignition switch. Another possibility is a loose or broken wire that runs from the sensor to the PCM.
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The PCM is located under/behind the dash on passenger side of vehicle. It is very near the passenger side door.
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I have seen a bad starter do this
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If the pcm controls the transmission the shifts could be inaccurate.
find a parts house or dealer that can flash the new PCM, you will need the Vin.# year make and modle.
In some cases the new PCM has to be "flashed" or reprogrammed to match the vehicle's needs.