PCM Location

2003 FORD TAURUS
125,000 MILES
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JLOFFORD
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where is the PCM?
Jan 6, 2011 at 2:44 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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The location of the PCM is in the engine bay at the firewall on the passenger's side. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Jan 6, 2011 at 3:34 PM
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DUG4TRACE
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Computer problem
2003 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

i need the location of the ecm
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RASMATAZ
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Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Right rear corner of engine compartment, mounted in firewall


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_pcm_11.jpg

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MHJ
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I can't find the PCM. The Ford diagrams list it as module C175, and place it in the Engine compartment, rear, RH side. But the sketch is too vague for me to identify it. Is it attached to the right side of the engine? or is it attached to the back side of the dash board. Where is the rear, RH side of the engine compartment? It is relative to standing in front of the car looking at the engine? or from the driver seat?
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RASMATAZ
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See below

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JDL
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Under the hood, passenger side, firewall.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It is in the right rear of engine compartment mounted in the firewall. Here is a picture:

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The left and right sides of the vehicle are as if you are sitting in the vehicle.
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DGK55555
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4 or 5 trans codes displaying and car has been running fine for a year, however it will not pass inspection unless it gets fixed. Thinking about replacing ECM. Anybody know how difficult it would be?
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HMAC300
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check battery for condition then check fluid level may be low and causing codes. weak batteries send false codes among other things.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please run down this guide and report back.
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DGK55555
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Trans guy wants 1,200 to fix. Not sure i trust this him!
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HMAC300
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if he wants that much it 's probably in need of a rebuild check around at different shops and it's probably in the ball park.
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PETREA
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engine light is on with code for keep alive memory, will not clear
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DOCFIXIT
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Right rear engine compartment. What was code?
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PETREA
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Code is P 1633
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DOCFIXIT
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Check fuse and make sure battery terminals clean and tight. Check voltage at pins on PCM see diagram
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TAURUS-LOVER
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where can I find a pinout (wiring) of the PCM? I want to know to which pins the four oxygen sensors are connected. Thanks, John
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BMRFIXIT
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What do you have trim and engine size ?
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TAURUS-LOVER
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It's a 3.0L OHV engine. I don't know about trim. Btw, where is the PCM located? Thanks, John
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BMRFIXIT
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Give me few min and will try and get you the wiring harness
location and all
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BMRFIXIT
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https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_t_1.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_t2_2.jpg

PCM located right rear corner of engine compartment in firewall open hood and locate it between brake booster and left fender in firewall
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TAURUS-LOVER
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Thx. That's what I need. Could you pls. send me figure 1 with higher resolution. I need to read the labels in the lower left corner. my email is lothar711@aol.com. Thanks, John.
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CVT6517
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2001 FORD TARUAS, 3.0L V6 OHV, 85000 miles. i had my engine scanned cause the engine light was on and it said ECM failure. Where is the ECM on my car and how do i get to it so i can change it and is there a certain way to take it out?
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[quote:f8824dedd3="justanold"]HELLO! Disconnect your battery for at least 1 hour. reconnect and drive it to your auto part store for a rescan. write down the code numbers and get back to us. 8) 8) 8)[/quote:f8824dedd3]
code that popped up was 1633
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BMRFIXIT
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try this one let me know


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_tu1_3.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_tu_2.jpg

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