ECM wont reset
Please Help! I installed an aftermarket stereo in my 2004 Solora SE 4 cylinder and right after doing so I have encountered several problems. First, the car began to stall. Second the engine began vibrating abnormally. Also, i took the car to toyota and they said the ECM is not resetting - they advised me to drive the car until the drive cycle is complete and return it to check and see if the ECM rests. I have driven the car several hundred miles and it still has these problems. An electrician told me that there is a special adapter that needs to be used when installing an aftermarket radio when replacing the stock radio. He said the stock radio has a chip and when removed messes with the ECM. He said it seems like the ECM was damaged. IS this possible? Toyota wants to charge me $120 to begin checking this - I dont even know where to turn.
Is it advisable to replace teh ECM with a used ECM and have it installed? AN ECM runs around $500-600 - I can get a used one for $75 - If so, how is it programmed? Sorry for my lack of knowledge but I am not mechanically adept. I appreciate any help here. Thanks Ozzieny feel free to call me if you like - I need all the advice I can get. 917-657-4042
Is it advisable to replace teh ECM with a used ECM and have it installed? AN ECM runs around $500-600 - I can get a used one for $75 - If so, how is it programmed? Sorry for my lack of knowledge but I am not mechanically adept. I appreciate any help here. Thanks Ozzieny feel free to call me if you like - I need all the advice I can get. 917-657-4042
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