Q: Problem with new PCM

asked by on July 28, 2016

I bought a new PCM online, i had the PCM flashed specifically for my VIN number. The car still wont start though. I have unplugged the negative side of the battery for an hour to try and reset the codes, it still wont work. I need to know why the car wont start.

My car has 93347 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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