Re: IML: 1990 Engine Computer

[Brad Hogg <roadhogg@xxxxxxx>]

I neglected to mention that the computer is located on the driver's side of the car, just outboard of the battery.


----- Original Message -----
From: Brad Hogg <roadhogg@xxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, January 20, 2005 11:23 am
Subject: 1990 Engine Computer

> I've always said that cars should NOT be computerized.  This is a 
> perfect example of why.
> 
> A couple of days ago, my 1990 Imperial stopped charging.  As 
> usual, I thought is could be either the alternator or the 
> regulator, or both.  I took the car to my mechanic, because he has 
> all the diagnostic tools, and he tells me that it is in fact both 
> that are toast.  Ok, no problem.  A voltage regulator is either a 
> small, cheap external component OR an integral part of the 
> alternator.  Either way, I need an alternator so no big deal.  The 
> problem is, Chrysler, in their infinite wisdom, integrated the 
> voltage regulator INTO the engine computer!!!  How STUPID is 
> that!!!  I liken that to putting the brake linings into the 
> transmission so when they wear out, you need a new tranny!  
> Needless to say, I am not on the hunt for an engine computer.
> 
> What I need is an engine computer that has the numbers 5266243 
> stamped on it.  I don't know what years will carry this number and 
> if it is even on cars other than the Imperial.  The 3.3 or 3.8 5th 
> Avenue cars MIGHT have this computer but I can't be certain.
> 
> Is there anyone who has access to a suitable parts car?  I'd like 
> to find this computer as economically as possible.  I can't pay 
> you money for going to a yard for me but I would do the same for 
> you if the tables were turned.  I only say this to avoid a 
> misunderstanding similar to one I recently experienced where a man 
> expected me to pay him $20 or $30 an hour to go to a yard for 
> parts.  It's fine to want that but it wasn't made clear at the 
> outset of the deal and that cost added to the parts made them more 
> expensive than new.  I just want to avoid this type of 
> misunderstanding in the future.
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> 



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