niphilli

Hey Guys,
Just wondering where they stuck the computer in these cars. Usually they are in the kick pannel but I have not torn out anything to look yet. Need to send my CPU in to have the speedo corrected for my gears. Any help would be appreciated

-Nick

boondiggys

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under the hood right behind the passenger side strut tower

niphilli

Cool, I found it last night guys.

Any helpful hints on taking it out? I am guessing unscrew the 'plugs' from the top. Then unscrew the bracket that the CPU is mounted to and slide it out?

horist

The connectors are held on w/7mm bolts, remove the bolts (I dont remember if the gray plastic pieces are just snapped on or held on via the bolt)

There's a tab on the side of the cradle facing the drivers side part of the car, push out slightly and pull up on the PCM to dislodge it... I don't remember if you have to undo the bolt that holds the cradle in... but it won't hurt if you do it.

I've found it's easiest to then rotate the PCM so the connectors on it are facing the passenger side fender... then pull it up (You might have to bend the plastic piece that's in the wy up a bit, don't worry it won't break)

niphilli

Thanks Horist!

niphilli

Disconnect the battery first?

horist

sure I never have but to be absolutely safe probably a good idea