{"id":1149,"date":"2019-08-22T15:10:37","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T19:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solopcms.com\/blog\/?p=1149"},"modified":"2020-10-20T17:56:02","modified_gmt":"2020-10-20T21:56:02","slug":"7-common-pcm-failure-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solopcms.com\/blog\/7-common-pcm-failure-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Common PCM Failure Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not too long ago, all of our cars\u2019 systems were manual. From timing to tire pressure, you had to keep an eye on every aspect of your vehicle, and it was routine for mechanics to give your car a \u201ctune-up\u201d along with your oil change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ever wonder why that isn\u2019t necessary anymore?<\/span><\/p>\n

The reason is your car\u2019s computer system. These systems are primarily controlled by a single computer: the powertrain control module (PCM). This controls the engine control module (ECM) and the transmission control module (TCM).<\/span><\/p>\n

While our modern, computerized vehicles are more reliable and efficient than older cars, these computers come with a disadvantage. When a computer fails, it can affect multiple aspects of the vehicle all at once.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here, we\u2019ll be looking at common PCM failure symptoms and what they mean for your car.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get started!<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Your \u2018Check Engine\u2019 Light is On<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Check Engine light is your car\u2019s catch-all light. It can stand for just about anything that isn\u2019t covered by one of your other car\u2019s warning lights, so there\u2019s no reason to panic just because it came on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, it means that <\/span>something <\/span><\/i>is wrong, so it\u2019s a good idea to have your engine codes read to ensure that nothing serious is going on. In addition, many states won\u2019t allow a car to pass an inspection if the Check Engine light is lit, which means you\u2019ll need to have it checked sooner or later regardless. Why not get it taken care of before there\u2019s an emergency?<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Your Car Won\u2019t Start or Starts Roughly<\/span><\/h2>\n

If your car doesn\u2019t start or takes several attempts to get running, this could also be another PCM failure system. This can be caused by several different PCM errors, but may also be an indication of something wrong in your ECM.<\/span><\/p>\n

Possible causes include:<\/span><\/p>\n