[berryjo5]

yes that is the PCM i got... it was an easy install. it is located inside of the factory air box. simply remove the front half of the air box disconnect the old PCM and plug the new one in... that simple... some of the GPs you have to reset the security system... i didnt even have to do that with mine.

about the trans service... im not to sure when the last one was... i bought the car with 60K on it from the dealership about 2 years ago, and the fluid was in good shape when i checked it (not burnt, not gritty, etc) the fluid actually looked new, but ever since i had it from there i had that hard shifting cause by the Pressure Control Solenoid, or im assuming anyway given that there were no codes thrown. From what i can tell, that is a fairly common issue in these trannys. That solenoid wears a groove and gets stuck causing full line pressure all of the time.

I was actually reluctant in buying the PCM given that it did increase line pressure in the trans but it actually stopped the hard shifting completely. i am fairly hard on the car from time to time and it just recently started to have the slipping problem. I dont think the whole tranny is trash, it still shifts fine even though its just a matter of time before that solenoid starts acting up again, but if i can get a few more years out of the car... thatd be great. so im pricing out transmissions and torque contertors and its looking costly.

if anyone has any advice of things i could try before that, please let me know. thanks alot