{"id":37974,"date":"2016-12-31T12:16:39","date_gmt":"2016-12-31T17:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=37974"},"modified":"2016-12-31T12:16:39","modified_gmt":"2016-12-31T17:16:39","slug":"computer-location-1995-geo-metro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2016\/12\/computer-location-1995-geo-metro","title":{"rendered":"Computer Location 1995 Geo Metro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38044\" src=\"\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1995-geo-metro.jpg\" alt=\"1995 Geo Metro\" width=\"600\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1995-geo-metro.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/1995-geo-metro-300x134.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>Where do I locate the brain\/computer? I need the computer location.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>RESPONSE<\/p>\n<h3>Engine Computer Location<\/h3>\n<p>The ECM\/PCM in 1995 and newer models is located behind the glove box.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38043 size-medium\" src=\"\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/computer-location-1995-geo-metro-300x237.gif\" alt=\"Computer Location Diagram \" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>What is an Engine Computer?<\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/pcm-engine-computer.html\">PCM\/ECM<\/a> works by receiving inputs from various sensors, comparing the information received, and making the necessary corrections. The output side of the computer actually supplies ground to the majority of the components. By controlling how long the component is grounded. In conclusion the computer is able to make all the necessary corrections. For example the pulse width of the injector(s).<\/p>\n<h3>Engine Computer Replacement<\/h3>\n<h5>Removal<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Disconnect the negative battery cable.<\/li>\n<li>Locate the ECM\/PCM.\n<ul>\n<li>A.On models through 1994, the ECM is located on the drivers side of the vehicle. It is behind and below the instrument panel.<\/li>\n<li>B.On 1995 and newer models the ECM\/PCM is located behind the glove box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Remove the attaching hardware from the module.<\/li>\n<li>Disconnect the electrical connectors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5>Install<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Connect the electrical connectors.<\/li>\n<li>Mount the module and screw into place.<\/li>\n<li>Connect the negative battery cable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where do I locate the brain\/computer? I need the computer location. RESPONSE Engine Computer Location The ECM\/PCM in 1995 and newer models is located behind the glove box. What is an Engine Computer? The PCM\/ECM works by receiving inputs from various sensors, comparing the information received, and making the necessary corrections. 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