Dodge Stratus PCM, ECM and TCM Modules for Sale

VIN-Programmed Dodge Stratus PCM, ECM and TCM Modules

Car Computer Exchange remanufactures and VIN-programs Dodge Stratus engine computers for 1998 through 2007, and transmission computers for 1998 through 2002. On the Stratus, the PCM is the engine control computer, and the names PCM, ECM, and ECU all point to that same unit. The TCM is a separate computer that runs the automatic transmission, so match the module to the fault before you order.

Every engine control module is rebuilt and bench-tested, then programmed to your VIN with the latest factory Dodge software before it ships, so you never flash or program the module yourself. You get a rebuilt exchange computer, not a used part pulled from a scrapyard.

How your order works:

1. We receive your order and payment.
2. Your module ships with a pre-paid return label for your core, your old computer.
3. You send the core back to us.
4. Your free lifetime warranty starts once your core arrives.

Common Dodge Stratus PCM Failure Symptoms

A failing Dodge Stratus PCM shows up as a starting or running problem, because the module controls fuel delivery, ignition timing, and emissions. Watch for these signs:

• The engine cranks but will not start, or starts and stalls within a second or two
• The engine idles roughly, misfires, or stumbles under acceleration
• Noticeably worse gas mileage, or an emissions test the car will not pass
• Slipping, delayed, or missing automatic shifts, which usually point to the TCM instead
• A check engine light with an internal control module fault, or a scan tool that cannot communicate with the computer
• A blinking security light with a no-start after a module or battery change, which points to the SKIM anti-theft system rather than a dead PCM

Confirm the module with a scan tool before you buy. Rule out the battery, grounds, wiring, and the park/neutral safety switch first, since those cause similar symptoms.

Dodge Stratus PCM vs TCM: Which Module to Order

Order the PCM for engine problems and the TCM for shifting problems. No-start, stalling, and misfires trace back to the PCM, the engine control computer. Harsh or missing shifts point to the TCM, the separate computer that manages the automatic transmission.

Car Computer Exchange stocks engine computers for every Dodge Stratus model year from 1998 through 2007, including the 2002 Dodge Stratus PCM and the 2005 Dodge Stratus PCM. Car Computer Exchange also stocks transmission control modules for the Stratus from 1998 through 2002, such as the 2002 Dodge Stratus TCM. Order by your exact model year so the module matches your vehicle.

The Stratus shares its platform with the Chrysler Sebring and Chrysler Cirrus, so Chrysler Sebring modules follow the same VIN-programmed process. Not sure which year or module you need? Enter your year, make, and model on the homepage, or browse all Dodge modules.

FAQs

Will a replacement Dodge Stratus PCM need anti-theft programming?

The engine computer arrives already programmed to your VIN with the latest factory software, so it needs no bench flashing from you. The part that trips people up on the Stratus is the SKIM immobilizer: after the swap, the security system may need a relearn to pair the computer to your keys, and a computer taken from another car must have your VIN written to it. Confirm your model year's anti-theft steps before installing.

How do I know if my Dodge Stratus PCM is failing?

A bad PCM usually causes a no-start, stalling, rough idle, misfires, or a check engine light that will not clear. Confirm it with a scan tool: an internal control module fault or a loss of communication with the computer points to the PCM. Check the battery, grounds, and wiring first, because a weak connection can mimic a dead module.

Can I install a used Dodge Stratus PCM from a salvage yard?

A salvage PCM is still tied to the vehicle it came from and, on SKIM-equipped cars, to that car's keys. Dropped in as-is, it often causes a no-start or a start-then-stall. A module programmed to your own vehicle identification number, not pulled from another Stratus, is the correct replacement, and a SKIM relearn may still be needed to pair it to your keys.

On a Dodge Stratus, what is the difference between the ECM, ECU, and PCM?

There is no difference. All three names refer to the one engine control computer on the Stratus, so a Stratus ECM listing and a Stratus engine control module listing are the same part as the PCM. A different unit, the TCM, controls the automatic transmission.

Can I reset or reprogram a Dodge Stratus PCM myself?

You cannot fix a failed PCM by resetting it. Pulling the PCM fuse or disconnecting the battery only clears stored codes and learned adaptations, not an internal hardware fault. Flashing a replacement to your VIN takes dealer-level equipment, which is why the module ships already programmed to your vehicle before it arrives.

Which model years of the Dodge Stratus can you supply a module for?

Engine computers are available for every Dodge Stratus model year from 1998 through 2007, and transmission control modules for 1998 through 2002. Match your order to the exact year on your registration so the module fits your car.