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PCM Failure SPI Communications

WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition ON.

SET CONDITION
Serial communications inside the controller fail eight times.

THEORY OF OPERATION
Communication between the microprocessors inside the PCM is needed to operate the total system.

- A failure to communicate may cause improper actuation of the solenoids and relays.

PROBABLE CAUSES
- PCM failure