Where is the ECM located?

MYFATCAT

MEMBER
1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
5.0L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

ECM location needed.

Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 AT 5:47 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Just to confirm, the engine offered in this year and model was a 4.6L V8. Please let me know if you have something different.

The PCM (powertrain control module) is located under the hood against the firewall. See pic 1 for location.

Pics 2 and 3 are the directions for the removal and replacement of the module.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 AT 7:19 PM

MYFATCAT

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I am not finding the PCM there. I went to the dealership earlier they said it was under the driver's side kick panel, it's not there either. The only reason I'm trying to find it the PCM is because the dealership said that the combination for the driver's door is on the side of it. So, do you actually know where I can find the combination for the driver's door? Also, this was built in 10 of 95 but it is titled as a 96.

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Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 AT 11:00 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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The Powertrain Control Module is located at the top RH side of the safety wall/firewall. The wiring can be seen at the firewall, but the actual module is under the splash cover.

Let me know if you find it.

Joe

See pic above/original post.

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Thursday, October 28th, 2021 AT 5:56 PM