RX8Club.com - US PCM to use in a JDM RX8?

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Australian and UK PCM's for Series 1's..

*N3L9-18-881A Aust, Brunei, 6 Speed Man
*N3Z5-18-881A to K Aust Auto
*N3Z6-18-881A to L Aust 6 speed Man

*N3Z3-18-881A to K UK 5 speed Man
*N3Z4-18-881A to K UK 6 speed Man

* Vehicle VIN Number Determines Correct PCM for your car.

ASH do you know if the PCM ID is stamped on the outside of the PCM itself?

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Originally Posted by rotarenvy (Post 3708274)

the immobiliser module is supposed to be separate from the PCM. my central locking works (coded keys) even though the PCM is dead. however the immobiliser needs to communicate on the can bus with the PCM and the keys wont do anything but open the doors. the modules can be reprogrammed to work with each other but there are some restrictions on what will work with what and I have no idea on how to tell apart from supplying the VIN to a MAZDA parts dealer. they probably can't tell you if there is a corresponding US version of the PCM either.

here is a list of the PCM modules sold in the US. my .au PCM code (N3ZK) is listed on it.

I would be careful with that application chart (US) as it is incomplete, there is no Miata or MX-5 info that I can see either, did not know 2002 Mazda 2's were sold in NA ...as far as RX-8's goes they also list Australian and UK PCM numbers, but these are not available as a part from a US Mazda Dealer because the are not installed in their 8's...they only import parts for their country...as a general rule..unless a guy makes an error with initial orders and that can happen.;)

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Originally Posted by Rotaman (Post 3711940)

ASH do you know if the PCM ID is stamped on the outside of the PCM itself?

Yes, should be a label, see this USA RX-8 PCM pic (off ebay)...if you get your PCM number, then quote it to your Mazda Dealer...it may (in most cases) supersedes to another newer number or a different END letter, from a K to an L or M as an example.

https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1284505760

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Originally Posted by rotarenvy (Post 3709844)

it doesn't look like I'll be a guinea pig for the US to other market swap after all.

I got my PCM working by having a play with the Mazda service tool.

mazda service tool?

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Originally Posted by ASH8 (Post 3711918)

how do you know this? can i find this info for my pcm? n3h6 18881m?
is mine compatible with N3ZD18881R0J?