computer burns up?

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HK JOHNSTON
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1996 nissan truck 4 cyl. Fries computer when you turn it off. Put in a new computer and it cranks and runs. Turn it off and the computer burns up. What do I do? It has 109910 miles.
Nov 17, 2007 at 5:30 PM
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RASMATAZ
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I would check the grounds for the engine computer system and unplug the coils and injectors because if one is shorted it can take out the computer. Here are two guides to help you test them both.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Nov 18, 2007 at 6:51 PM