Why is it necessary VIN number when change PCM (ECU)

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Nov 16, 2014 | 04:36 AM

LielaisV

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Why is it necessary VIN number when change PCM (ECU)

Why is it necessary VIN number when change PCM (ECU) and buy it on Ebay
I have Town & Country 1996
Does the engine run if the device is connected without correct VIN number
I live in Europe in Latvia and I have not lot of engine PCM around ,locally...
Thank You for answer ...

Nov 16, 2014 | 05:08 AM

goggs

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From: Dumfries....

VIN number tells you information about your car and its engine. So the replacement PCM will only work with certain VIN configures. (Did I just say that word).
Does that work with you.