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1997 Chevrolet Truck Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuse, Glove box, Blower motor.
Mileage: 15,200 miles.

Asked on October 26, 2011

I have a 1997 chevrolet 2500 that wont start the pcm/vcm keeps blowing {ecm-b} fuse

Where the pcm/vcm location
Avatar Asked by sherriesuexoxo

Answer

Replied on October 26, 2011

under the dash, left side.
first, i would remove the connectors from the pcm and re check the fuse. there are many things on the circuit and it may be another load or bad wiring. the pcm is an expensive guess especially if you are wrong.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on October 26, 2011

where is the pcm under the dash what does it look like

Tiny Response from sherriesuexoxo
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Replied on October 26, 2011

behind the glove box door. it is about 6-7 inches square with 3 connectors on it.

Roy

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Replied on October 26, 2011

could it be anywhere else because im not seeing anything but the blower motor heater what else could make that pcm/vcm[ecm-b} to fuse keep blowing and the truck will not start it ran fine and all the sudden it died and wont do anything

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Replied on October 26, 2011

i believe the fuel pump is on the same circuit. try disconnecting it at the tank and see if the fuse still blows.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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yes it still blows the fuse

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Replied on October 26, 2011

ok, look harder behind the glove box for the pcm. it is there.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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ok i found it how do i no if its the problem it looks like its fine

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Replied on October 26, 2011

looks mean nothing. remove the 3 connectors and try the fuse again, if it blows, then it is something else and you need a shop to track it down. if the fuse holds, then it is a shorted pcm and needs to be replaced.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on October 27, 2011

I just wanted to thank u so much found the problem it was a pinched wire Thanks so much again.

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