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Old 02-01-2023, 09:09 PM
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I'm planning on picking up a 1998 XJ Saturday.

It's got 191k miles and owner says it needs a new computer because it's causing air/fuel mixture to be out of balance because of the signal the TPS is getting.

I've found sites that list reman PCM's for arounf $400. Anything to look out for or recommendations?
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Before getting the computer done I would check the wiring and the sensor 1st .
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I would also test the TPS. The PCM is usually the last thing on the list of possible causes. Check things like the vacuum line to the map sensor, O2 sensors, etc.
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