stolen ecm

[kat8124]

JUST STARTED ON THIS SITE AND I WAS EXCITED , BOUGHT ME A 1989 BRONCO EDDIE BAUER, GREAT CONDITION NEEDED A LITTLE PAINT WORK SO IT WAS AT THE BODY SHOP , WENT TO CHECK ON IT ONE DAY TO FIND OUT SOMEOME STOLE THE COMPUTER OUT OF , SO  I WENT TO A FEW SALVAGEYARD , AND THE COMPUTERS I BOUGHT WONT WORK, I HAVE VIN, NUMBER AND ALL , CHECKED WITH A FEW AUTO PARTS STORES AND THEY SHOW SEVERAL , CALLED THE FORD DEALER AND THEY PRACTICALLY LAUGHED AT ME, ANY SUGGESTIONS?

 

[Bully Bob]

Hi Kat.., welcome..!

1st, I would hope you pursued action by this body shop. Seems they would have a responsibilty

for vehicles they're working on.

Why did the dealer find humor...?

 

[kat8124]

The dealer told me that it was obsolete , and they couldn't help ,as far as the body shop they are looking as well

 

[Rons beast]

Welcome Kat,

There are several ECMs for options and features such as engine size, auto or manual trans, federal or California emission compliance, etc.

You need to know the options and work with a knowledgeable parts person.  If you want to order yourself, RockAuto has them, just be diligent about the options.

Dealers are required to keep parts available for only 15 years after the model was manufactured.

Good luck

BTW...please turn off your cap lock.  thanks.

 

[miesk5]

yo Cat,

Stop at the Ford Dealer and ask for the Vehicle Emission Control Information(VECI), Vacuum Diagram & Calibration Parts List for 88 & UP with your VIN

It will show;

PROCESSOR AND CALIBRATOR ASSY., (EEC-IV) with the Ford Part Number; hopefully we can use it to find the Calibration number (posted on driver B pillar door jamb in later years such as 92-96.



With the number, yards that use Hollander Interchange data base can located the correct unit for you.

If the Dealer won't give you the VECI w/Parts List; let me know, because a Ford Tech Rep @ Ford told me the dealers do have them; Ford used to have them on-line for free, but shut the site down last year.

To get accurate info when posting Qs, soon in your profile, include your year, Model (XLT, etc.) engine size; transmission (AOD or manual transmission...), transfer case (manual lever operated or Push Button type), locking hub types (automatic or manual dial) and any major mods such as body or suspension lift.

Left Click your name in upper right corner; in pop-up left Click on My Profile

Below an Ad, in right side. Left Click Edit my Profile

In Left Side, Left Click Change Signature

or just post info here & I'll add it for you.

See some E4OD, AOD & C6 Pan Identification & Driver Side pics;

Source: by Kenneth at http://www.technicalvideos.com/identify_my_transmission.phtml

easiest way to ID a EFI302 from EFI351 is to inspect the EGR system. They use different exhaust tubes to connect the EGR to the exhaust. The 302 gets exhaust from the lower intake, while the 351 gets exhaust from the passenger exhaust manifold. Much quicker and easier than measuring the lower intake.

http://web.archive.org/web/20070710100333im_/http://www.fordfuelinjection.com/public/302truck_egr.jpg

5.0

http://web.archive.org/web/20070710100333im_/http://www.fordfuelinjection.com/public/351truck_egr.jpg

5.8

 

[miesk5]

yo kat,

yw!

I took the VIN out; just in case of Internet possible issues for you. Place it back in if you desire.

Look @ this;

EEC Program Codes

http://web.archive.o...ction.com/?p=17

by Ryan M

most are good in his table, but some say the "special" vehicle such as the Lightning and some Stangs have the wrong Code