1999 Subaru Outback transmission

Tiny
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I do have a Subaru Outback 1999, I did change the main computer of the car and after I did that my transimission stop working, I never programmed the new computer, do you think that could be the problem that the computer have to be programmed?
Thursday, June 13th, 2013 AT 11:18 AM

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Tiny
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No, The transmission controls need not be programmed.
Is the PCM correct for your vehicle?
Did you try checking for trouble codes?
What is the problem with the transmission now?
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Friday, June 14th, 2013 AT 11:43 AM
Tiny
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The transmission after I changed the Ecm unit is not taking any gear I do think is the computer will need the program
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Friday, June 14th, 2013 AT 6:17 PM
Tiny
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You did not reply to my questions. Is the replacement TCM correct?
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Sunday, June 16th, 2013 AT 12:47 AM
Tiny
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Yes, I never change Tcm so still having the old one, I did change the ECM and after I change it my trnasmission stop getting gears; Is that a matter of problem?
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Sunday, June 16th, 2013 AT 6:01 AM
Tiny
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Sorry, I meant the ECM, is the replacement the correct one?

What do you mean by stopped working?
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Sunday, June 16th, 2013 AT 1:22 PM
Tiny
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Yes is the correct, but listen I bought and just put it on; I did never program the new ECM I just got it and install it in the car, Do you think it will need to get program it first? The car started normally, but transmission stop working
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Sunday, June 16th, 2013 AT 5:37 PM
Tiny
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I already said not necessary and what is the problem with the transmission now? It stopped working, what are the symptoms?
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Monday, June 17th, 2013 AT 6:53 AM
Tiny
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Not taking any gear Not foward no reverse
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Monday, June 17th, 2013 AT 1:05 PM
Tiny
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Did you check for trouble codes?
Was transmission running prior to ECM change? What was wrong with the previous ECM?
Recheck the ECM wire connectors, link to TCM connection could be unsecured.
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Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 AT 5:53 AM

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