{"id":52,"date":"2014-04-16T18:43:02","date_gmt":"2014-04-16T18:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solopcms.com\/blog\/?p=52"},"modified":"2014-06-19T17:04:18","modified_gmt":"2014-06-19T17:04:18","slug":"jeep-pcm-fail-can-fix-jeep-pcm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solopcms.com\/blog\/jeep-pcm-fail-can-fix-jeep-pcm\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Did My Jeep PCM Fail? And How Can I Fix My Jeep PCM?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_53\" style=\"width: 2178px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solopcms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/jeep_pcm_solopcms001.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53\" class=\" wp-image-53 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.solopcms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/jeep_pcm_solopcms001.jpg\" alt=\"Jeep PCM\" width=\"2168\" height=\"1492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solopcms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/jeep_pcm_solopcms001.jpg 2168w, https:\/\/www.solopcms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/jeep_pcm_solopcms001-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solopcms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/jeep_pcm_solopcms001-1024x704.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2168px) 100vw, 2168px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-53\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Cherokee is an excellent vehicle, but the Jeep PCM is a weak point.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Computers are extremely powerful and finicky devices. Even the Jeep PCM. They can control extremely complex electronic devices of every kind. It\u2019s ironic that a computer could literally run a mechanized coffee factory and then fail if a cup of java juice spilled on it; but, alas, that\u2019s the way it is. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The computers in our cars have big jobs, but they too are susceptible to dangers that seem innocuous for such capable technology. The engine control module manages your vehicle\u2019s systems by monitoring, regulating and adjusting them as necessary. In a Jeep, this part is called the PCM. The Jeep PCM behaves similarly to your home computer which can play movies, store documents and access the internet; even while it tracks which programs are the most demanding, and gives them the bump they need. It\u2019s an impressive machine<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Despite its capabilities, however, the PCM can still break down in rare instances. This is because it\u2019s the PCM that generally raises the red flag when things are going wrong. It can be difficult to identify that the computer itself is causing problems. If you and your mechanic have troubleshot the rest of the vehicle, typically deduction will allow you to comfortably ascertain that the ECM is the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_54\" style=\"width: 304px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.solopcms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/jeep_pcm_solopcms002.jpg\" alt=\"Jeep PCM\" width=\"298\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solopcms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/jeep_pcm_solopcms002.jpg 298w, https:\/\/www.solopcms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/jeep_pcm_solopcms002-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.solopcms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/jeep_pcm_solopcms002-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-54\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Here&#8217; we see a Jeep PCM sold by SoloPCMS.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">So what happened? Why did the computer fail? Well, there are lots of possible reasons, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8211; Corrosion to the essential parts<\/span><br \/>\n&#8211; <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Moisture inside the device<\/span><br \/>\n&#8211; <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Failure of a magnet-like coil called the solenoid<\/span><br \/>\n&#8211; <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dead battery cells, or<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <span style=\"color: #000000;\">An electric short caused by grounding, lightning, or a battery jump<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Unfortunately, due to the complexity of the engine control module, repair is rarely an option. Few mechanics are even equipped to handle such a procedure and therefore replacement is typically the best option. Luckily, proper module care is nearly identical to proper car care, overall. Keeping it clean, taking it to get a check out regularly and avoiding unnecessary electrical exposure will go a long way toward keep your Jeep PCM operable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you need to replace your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solopcms.com\/products\/jeep\">JEEP PCM<\/a>, contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solopcms.com\">Florida auto computer store<\/a> today. We will help keep your vehicle running right.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Computers are extremely powerful and finicky devices. Even the Jeep PCM. They can control extremely complex electronic devices of every kind. 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