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Computer replaced car won't start

Tiny
EDWARD MARSELLO
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  • 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 10,000 MILES
12volts was put to coolant temperature censor which fried the computer I replaced the computer car still won't start
Monday, January 18th, 2016 AT 4:53 PM

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Tiny
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Did you have it programmed?
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Monday, January 18th, 2016 AT 4:58 PM
Tiny
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No I did not
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Monday, January 18th, 2016 AT 5:00 PM
Tiny
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It has to be programmed.
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Monday, January 18th, 2016 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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How do I go about that
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Monday, January 18th, 2016 AT 5:05 PM
Tiny
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You're going to have to tow it to the dealer. There are only a few shop that are capable of doing that.
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Monday, January 18th, 2016 AT 5:07 PM
Tiny
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Don't know if this matters I didn't have any spark changed even now I do
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Monday, January 18th, 2016 AT 5:10 PM
Tiny
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Changed the computer now have spark
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Monday, January 18th, 2016 AT 5:11 PM
Tiny
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You will need to get the new ECU programmed regardless also check for any wiring damage due to the short circuit.
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Monday, January 18th, 2016 AT 10:20 PM

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