Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Branches New England Can anyone help me?

Thanks again everyone I appreciate all of the help.

I called our mechanic yesterday morning and just kind of told him what Ford was telling me. I sort of trust him since I know he is not a friend to this Ford dealership...

I asked if they tested the PCM. He said they tried, but couldn't get any signal from it. So that added up to him. Plus the PATS is part of the computer.

I then stopped by the Ford dealer and talked with a Service writer guy. He wsa super nice. The $793 I was quoted included the diagnostics, new PCM and install and some wiring harness (it said something about fuse box) and install. So it was more than I thought. I told him to go for it.

Then on the way to the Mystic aquarium with the kids (they LOVED it- it was my daughters first time) I called him back twice to ask questions. One was about PATS, and he said that Yes they will program the new computer to our keys.

I also MADE SURE they he knew they weren't to go any farther. If they do this work and replace these parts and still no go, then we have a big decision to make. I told him to make it work though!

Anyway, thanks again. I truly do appreciate all of the suggestions and offers of help. I will post again when there is news. Hopefully I will drive to work on Thursday...