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title: Car won't start after getting the PCM refurbished
description: Car won't start after getting the PCM refurbished
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- [Automotive](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive) 
    - [Instrument Cluster](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#instrument-cluster)
    - [Programming VIN & Firmware Updates](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#programming-vin-firmware-updates)
    - [ECU/PCM Cloning](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#ecu-pcm-cloning)
    - [CPC4](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#cpc4)
    - [Power Steering Module](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#power-steering-module)
    - [PTO](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#pto)
    - [Mileage Correction](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#mileage-correction)
    - [Tesla Wall Chargers](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#tesla-wall-chargers)
    - [Tail Lights](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#tail-lights)
    - [FICM](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#ficm)
    - [LCM](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#lcm)
    - [PCM](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#pcm)
    - [TCM](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#tcm)
    - [BCM](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#bcm)
- [ABS](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/abs)
- [App/Fit](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit) 
    - [HVAC](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#hvac)
    - [Refrigerator](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#refrigerator)
    - [Freezer](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#freezer)
    - [Dishwasher](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#dishwasher)
    - [Stove/Oven/Range](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#stove-oven-range)
    - [Treadmill](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#treadmill)
    - [Vent Hood](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#vent-hood)
    - [Microwave](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#microwave)

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1. [UF Auto TS](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts)
2. [Automotive](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive)
3. PCM

- [Automotive](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive) 
    - [Instrument Cluster](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#instrument-cluster)
    - [Programming VIN & Firmware Updates](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#programming-vin-firmware-updates)
    - [ECU/PCM Cloning](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#ecu-pcm-cloning)
    - [CPC4](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#cpc4)
    - [Power Steering Module](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#power-steering-module)
    - [PTO](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#pto)
    - [Mileage Correction](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#mileage-correction)
    - [Tesla Wall Chargers](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#tesla-wall-chargers)
    - [Tail Lights](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#tail-lights)
    - [FICM](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#ficm)
    - [LCM](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#lcm)
    - [PCM](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#pcm)
    - [TCM](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#tcm)
    - [BCM](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/automotive#bcm)
- [ABS](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/abs)
- [App/Fit](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit) 
    - [HVAC](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#hvac)
    - [Refrigerator](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#refrigerator)
    - [Freezer](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#freezer)
    - [Dishwasher](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#dishwasher)
    - [Stove/Oven/Range](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#stove-oven-range)
    - [Treadmill](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#treadmill)
    - [Vent Hood](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#vent-hood)
    - [Microwave](https://info.upfix.com/internal-uf-ts/app-fit#microwave)

# Car won't start after getting the PCM refurbished

If the battery wasn't disconnected before removing or re-installing the PCM, the PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) might've kicked in. To reset it first try the reset procedure. If that doesn't help, perform a hard battery reset. Anti-Theft Reset:

 

Turn the key on, disconnect the battery, and wait one minute. With the key still on, reconnect the battery and then start the vehicle.

 

Hard Battery Reset:

 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjVQcQOopQE&t=1s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjVQcQOopQE&t=1s)

 

 

 

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