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Posted on Oct 25, 2009

Replaced the ecm computer on 2001 dodge durango then start it up and it runs and then cuts itself off after 15 seconds

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  • alisonprater Oct 25, 2009

    no what do I need to do that? My husband is putting it in, so how would he go about doing that?

  • alisonprater Oct 25, 2009

    no what do I need to do that? My husband is putting it in, so how would he go about doing that?

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    did you have the ECU reprogrammed after replacement?

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The ECU would have to be programmed from the dealer. It normally costs somewhere around $100 to have it reprogrammed. The reason it needs reprogrammed is because the factory theft module in your car is different than the theft module in the car that the "new" ECU came from. I had this problem with my 1997 Cadillac Deville.

All you would have to do is get it to a Dodge dealership and have them reprogram the ECU. Make sure you explain that you just replaced the ECU, and you need it reprogrammed to match your SUV.

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