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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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Told I need a new PCM

I tried looking in the library but couldn't find the answer. I Just got a call today from the dealer that they check engine cannot be fixed without replaceing PCM. I have a 2004 (Original owner) with 62K miles all stock. Has anyone gotten it replaced and know why they fail? More importantly I noticed people talking about 2009+ generation Rx-8 are different. Will the new computer be of this type and more importantly have they remedied the problem so in another 60K it wont happen again. Thanks.
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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shop around for a used one. THEY ARE NOT VIN SPECIFIC
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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Well the good news was the dealer told me it was covered under the emmisions warranty! :-) I was just curious if the new one is an update late model one or specific to '09 or earlier cars. I intend to keep this a long time so I'm trying to be prepared for the future. Also wouldn't a used one be suseptiple to the same problem? I know a LOT of questions.
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 05:13 AM
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09 or Series 2 PCM's do not fit 2004-2008...period.

BTW they are ALSO VIN Specific.
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by dmedz8
shop around for a used one. THEY ARE NOT VIN SPECIFIC
wrong .. think immobilizer.
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Thanks guys. I'll be here more often as I look to "improve" our Zoomy in the future. I an open to suggestions.
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