I NEED to know how to take out the tranny computer for my 4l60e... if it involves dropping the tranny itself, i already know how to do that so you don't have to include info on that. but i need to get the computer out and i don't even know where it is...

erk! help!

 

These cars use a PCM (powertrain control module). The same computer that controls the engine and emissions devices also controls the transmission. That's the box under the hood, passenger side, in the very corner underneath the windshield.

What are you trying to do

 

no time to explain...

how do i take it out?

 

To remove the PCM

1.) disconnect negative terminal from the battery
2.) remove two bolts that hold PCM mount to the frame (don't recall exact size)
3.) pull PCM up and out of car
4.) disconnect four wiring harness terminals

You now have the PCM in your hands. Doesn't take more than a few minutes

 

hmmm...

disconnect the battery terminal...

i don't have that code thingy for my stereo...

would disconnecting the battery F with my stereo lock?

i have the 10 speaker cd system

 

Yes it will. You're going to have to get that sorted out sooner or later though

It's not really necessary but a very good idea to disconnect the battery whenever working on electrical systems. If you really don't want to mess with the stereo at this point I would at least pull the fuses to the PCM.

 

Until you get your radio sorted out, pull # 8 fuse in the underhood fuse box. It's for the PCM

 

ok so what are you doing?

 

#8 fuse.... could you describe exactly which one it is a little better...

me = electrical newb

i need to get the pcm tuned for the built tranny im buying... it was originally for an impala not an f-body...

im also getting a pcmforless performance tune and im bringin the computer to the guy...

 

its the fuse that says ECM i believe. Why does the tranny have to be programmed into the computer being as it came from an Impala? Could be part of my problem if you need that done. I have a Caprice tranny in my truck with a Torqmaster 2400 stall and I hate the launch I get

 

yep! thats the thingy bro...

im have the exact same converter...

im not gonna lie to you and say that i completely understand what he told me and all... but he said that without the programing, the tranny wouldn't run right/ or shift...

so i'll just believe him...

 

CRAP!

ok i never found that #8 fuse with ecm on it... only little fuses with numbers next to them like 5, 15, 20 so on... and a bunch of little plastic boxes in the middle with **** like "abs' written on them...

i undid those two top nuts that hold the pcm to the mount... but i didn't undo and electrical connecticions yet...

the pcm jiggles, but it won't budge up or down... is there anything else mounting it on the bottem?

help me out please i gotta get this thing out SOON

 

It says PCM not ECM. If you're facing the car, it's the fuse in the upper right hand corner. There is a diagram inside the fuse cover. It is a 10 amp. The # 8 is just below it.