Transmission Control Module (TCM)

Ralph3 · Post by **Ralph3** » 28 Jun 2012, 21:27

I just had my TCM flashed and re coded. Every thing is good. What is involved in changing the Module if it sets a check engine light again with the 1618 code? What is the cost of the Module and how much labor is involved?

Post by **JRL** » 28 Jun 2012, 22:07

1618 has nothing to do with your TCM

draser · Post by **draser** » 29 Jun 2012, 14:50

So, what is it then??

Post by **JRL** » 29 Jun 2012, 15:01

It's a communication error
It could be a wiring harness crack somewhere, it could be the ABS module connection, it could be other things!!
1618 is a nasty little code but has nothing to do with the TCU

Ralph3 · Post by **Ralph3** » 29 Jun 2012, 20:27

My CarMD OBD II reader gave me the P1618 code. It said to fix it the TCM had to be reprogramed. That is what I did and the cars runs fine now without a check engine light. Transmission shifts fine. Service tech said if it happened again I would have to replace the TCM and I was trying to find out how to change it and the cost.

Post by **JRL** » 29 Jun 2012, 21:59

Whatever
Changing it takes 5 minutes
What a new one costs, I don't know, at least 1200-$1400