PCM Overheating
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PCM Overheating
One minute after I left the house Saturday, a message popped up on my PCM displaying "Overheating" with the only option to press the OK text. The PCM then restarted itself. This happened two more times before I got to my destination. Called the dealer who had never heard of it before. Just wondering if anyone here has had the same experience.
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It would make too much "sense" for auto-manufacturers to move past Step 1 of the data analytics curve:
1. Diagnostic - "I'm failing"
2. Descriptive - "I'm failing and here is why"
3. Predictive - "I think I'm gong to fail"
4. Prescriptive - "I think I'm going to fail and here is what you should do about it"
Control results in add'l earnings so forget about #2. Sadly most people wouldn't heed 3 and 4 until an actual failure, at which point it would be time to visit to the dealer.
1. Diagnostic - "I'm failing"
2. Descriptive - "I'm failing and here is why"
3. Predictive - "I think I'm gong to fail"
4. Prescriptive - "I think I'm going to fail and here is what you should do about it"
Control results in add'l earnings so forget about #2. Sadly most people wouldn't heed 3 and 4 until an actual failure, at which point it would be time to visit to the dealer.
Racer
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I recently had this happen to my PCM, twice in the last 2 months. What is most odd is that it happened when it was cold outside, not when you would expect there to be an overheating issue. My PCM has also spontaneously reset itself at least 5-6 other times, without the overheating message. I have a scheduled maintenance appointment next month and will have it looked at then. If the dealer gives me any good information, I'll update here.
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It would make too much "sense" for auto-manufacturers to move past Step 1 of the data analytics curve:
1. Diagnostic - "I'm failing"
2. Descriptive - "I'm failing and here is why"
3. Predictive - "I think I'm gong to fail"
4. Prescriptive - "I think I'm going to fail and here is what you should do about it"
Control results in add'l earnings so forget about #2. Sadly most people wouldn't heed 3 and 4 until an actual failure, at which point it would be time to visit to the dealer.
1. Diagnostic - "I'm failing"
2. Descriptive - "I'm failing and here is why"
3. Predictive - "I think I'm gong to fail"
4. Prescriptive - "I think I'm going to fail and here is what you should do about it"
Control results in add'l earnings so forget about #2. Sadly most people wouldn't heed 3 and 4 until an actual failure, at which point it would be time to visit to the dealer.
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Suncoast sells a simple fix for these PCM issues:
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU9X1RRS.html
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU9X1RRS.html
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Suncoast sells a simple fix for these PCM issues:
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU9X1RRS.html
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU9X1RRS.html
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Originally Posted by Spyerx
Suncoast sells a simple fix for these PCM issues:
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU9X1RRS.html
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU9X1RRS.html
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I recently had this happen to my PCM, twice in the last 2 months. What is most odd is that it happened when it was cold outside, not when you would expect there to be an overheating issue. My PCM has also spontaneously reset itself at least 5-6 other times, without the overheating message. I have a scheduled maintenance appointment next month and will have it looked at then. If the dealer gives me any good information, I'll update here.
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From: NYC
This happened to me a while back. In my case, it also wouldn't load maps nor the radio. It turned out to be a software glitch that got fixed with an update. Try taking it in and asking them to update it!
Racer
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From: Maryland
did you ever figure this out? Has happened twice to me. On a cool day after just starting up. Have appt in a week. First time they said there were some corrupted files when the dealer did a software update. Mine will reboot after shutdown and then appears fine. Very random
4th Gear
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As I mentioned, they did do an update the first time, noticed some corrupted files but now a few months later it came back. I have another dealer appointment in 1.5 weeks. I was just curious if it was a sign the PCM was going bad. I want this resolved while under warranty because that would be expensive. It's very random and does not happen often. I did take a pic of the msg for the dealer to see.
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I was still under warranty, the dealer replaced the PCM a couple times. I then had other PCM issues where I could not get radio audio. They replaced the amplifier under the seat and that seemed to fix that.