Computer problem need help

i have a 92 dodge stealth es dohc auto and my computer is bad. i was wondering if you can by a replacement computer at an auto parts store and put it in. i have priced this at $200. Or do you have to buy it and take it to a dealer and have it programmed. i have heard that you have to have it programmed but it doesnt make any sense because it has a chip(pretty sure) and is not programmable. so i think i can just buy it and put it in. Does anybody know anything about this am i right any help would be appreciated?

i have a 92 dodge stealth es dohc auto and my computer is bad. i was wondering if you can by a replacement computer at an auto parts store and put it in. i have priced this at $200. Or do you have to buy it and take it to a dealer and have it programmed. i have heard that you have to have it programmed but it doesnt make any sense because it has a chip(pretty sure) and is not programmable. so i think i can just buy it and put it in. Does anybody know anything about this am i right any help would be appreciated?

have you tried looking for a good used one yet? If not, try 3SI classifieds, post up under parts wanted. Also, check out www.stealth3000gtparts.com

no thats for a new one but will i have to take it to a dealer to have it programmed its and OBD_I not an OBD_II so i dont even think you can program it. am i right?

first I would check to see if your computer has the battery caps bad like so many cars like ours do its not a matter of if they go bad its a matter of when they go bad if thats all it is you can change them yourself if you know how to solder or have somebody do it for you battery caps cost less then 10 bucks. If its not the caps I think its just a swap out with a new computer and dont have to be programed good luck

what do you mean by battery caps ive heard of capacitors going bad but i dont know what battery capse are.

thats what im talking about caps = capacitors

ooo ok thanx

carefull with them computers i spent like a grand replacing all of them cuz once one went so did all the others. Check your suspension computer thats where my problem started then the suspension computer blew everything else.