Random shut down

[robert3rekab]

(02-22-2025 )JimT Wrote:  

(02-19-2025 )robert3rekab Wrote:  Thank you rawze I completely understand what you're saying. My last post/question Was about anything that I can do to get this thing running so I can take it to the dealership to test the new ECM before leaving their property.

I don't think Rawze meant that you need to bring the truck to the dealer. Instead you have them bench flash the new ECM before leaving. If something fails in that process then they can replace the ECM before you even walk out the door. The purpose is to protect you from getting stuck with a defective ECM. Once it's successfully been flashed then you can just take it home and install it in the truck yourself. Just plug it in and go. If you need custom programming that can be done later, after the truck has run with the new ECM for at least 10 minutes.

It has been 10 days now since I wrapped on the case of my ecm which did cause the truck to shut off and it hasn't restarted since. I just now tried spraying a little starter fluid and truck acts like it wants to start....just momentarily it runs. I assume this means my ecm is getting power, correct?
A stearlership in my area can get me a new ecm for $2,700 and $189 to program.