JBond007
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- 2003
Hi, I have 2003 that has 38,720 miles.The ABS, Traction Control and Brake light with ! symbol came on dash when started. The car will run but drives like a tank for steering, speedo does not work and brakes feel weird. There are no fluid leaks and fluids are full.
I had the codes on a Launch reader say PCM: P0500FF, P1000FF, P2106FF, U1039FF, EATC: B1262, B2799,B1265, B2426, ACM: U1041, U2003. A BlueDriver reader says PCM: P1000, ABM: B1342, REM: U1041, Generic Body Electronic: U1041, Instrument Cluster: U1262, U1041, EATC: B2426.
When codes have been reset by the Launch Reader the car runs 100% fine for approx 5 miles. Shut it off and restart and the 3 lights come back and car is not right again. Sometimes the wrench and Check Engine light will also come on. I have one Transmission place telling me he thinks the PCM needs replacing or repaired according to the codes. Another transmission place wants to do a full diagnostic. I have the read the posts where someone cleaned the ABS module connectors. I bought 3 vehicle speed sensors for the transmission (dropping it somewhat to replace them) but not sure if they need replacing or not.
Any help with a direction to go forward would be greatly appreciated my fellow Tbirders.
PS I have oil changed regularly and always 92 octane fuel. Repairs: changed the rear disc pads (2016), COP's (26K, 2017, due to rough running), New A/C compressor, ac belt (2019, 30k mileage), Fuel filter (2020, 30.5k), Power Steering fluid replaced (2023, 35.6K), Cabin Filter and Air filter (2024, 38k), New Battery - SSB 65PLT (2025, 38,7K).
I had the codes on a Launch reader say PCM: P0500FF, P1000FF, P2106FF, U1039FF, EATC: B1262, B2799,B1265, B2426, ACM: U1041, U2003. A BlueDriver reader says PCM: P1000, ABM: B1342, REM: U1041, Generic Body Electronic: U1041, Instrument Cluster: U1262, U1041, EATC: B2426.
When codes have been reset by the Launch Reader the car runs 100% fine for approx 5 miles. Shut it off and restart and the 3 lights come back and car is not right again. Sometimes the wrench and Check Engine light will also come on. I have one Transmission place telling me he thinks the PCM needs replacing or repaired according to the codes. Another transmission place wants to do a full diagnostic. I have the read the posts where someone cleaned the ABS module connectors. I bought 3 vehicle speed sensors for the transmission (dropping it somewhat to replace them) but not sure if they need replacing or not.
Any help with a direction to go forward would be greatly appreciated my fellow Tbirders.
PS I have oil changed regularly and always 92 octane fuel. Repairs: changed the rear disc pads (2016), COP's (26K, 2017, due to rough running), New A/C compressor, ac belt (2019, 30k mileage), Fuel filter (2020, 30.5k), Power Steering fluid replaced (2023, 35.6K), Cabin Filter and Air filter (2024, 38k), New Battery - SSB 65PLT (2025, 38,7K).
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