Hombre XS Space Cab L4-2.2L CPC (1997)
Engine Control Module: Technical Service Bulletins
PCM - Available Programming for Aftermarket Purchases
BULLETIN NUMBER:
SB97-03-L004
ISSUE DATE:
DECEMBER 1997
GROUP:
EMISSIONS
PROGRAMMING OF OVER-THE-COUNTER-PURCHASED REPLACEMENT PCMS
AFFECTED VEHICLES
The following Isuzu LV models and model years:
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1996-98 Trooper (UX)
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1998 Rodeo (UE)
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1996-97 Rodeo (UC)
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1996-98 Hombre (TH)
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1998 Amigo (UA)
SERVICE INFORMATION
On August 1, 1995, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Federal regulation requiring all vehicle manufacturers to make programming
of powertrain control modules (PCMs) available to the independent aftermarket at a reasonable cost and in a timely manner. This issuance was in
response to concerns from consumers and the after market industry regarding the inability to purchase a programmed new or remanufactured PCM in
cases where a non-warranty or physical dunnage repair is involved.
Replacement PCMs come from the manufacturer requiring programming. If a replacement PCM is installed in an affected vehicle without first being
programmed, the vehicle will not operate or it may fail to comply with Federal and State emissions requirements.
According to this Federal regulation, programming of replacement PCMs sold over the counter must be made available to the public by no later than
December 1, 1997. Isuzu dealers are therefore now responsible for providing customers who purchase a replacement PCM over the counter with the
means to have their replacement PCM programmed. All over-the-counter-purchased replacement PCMs will be programmed at the designated
programming center - Par-Tech, Inc.
