Q: OEM PCM ECM MODULE DODGE CUMMINS HELP ?

asked by on September 14, 2017

Purchases a oem pcm module for my truck there saying it wont flash but they installed it and my truck starts when it wants to but and dosent stay running and that i need a brand new one they also dont keep in contact reply to my messages and i feel like there trying to rip me off cant they flash any oem working module i walkes in and my service rep for logs or notes from the tech he didnt have any i asked for him to take out the pcm he told me yea when u brimg me a new one so either way im taking it out of there for the lack of professionalism and disrespect . but i cant afford a new one and this truck is all i have in my life im wondering if its just sensors or i have a gt bullydog tuner. And a aftermarket viper remote start. Maybe these guys just cant figure it out. Or am i being screwed i gave emm bew batterys paid 500 bucks to have all the electrical ran through And rewired!

My car has 180000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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