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1995 Ford Taurus

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frys86, Mifflin, PA, July 10, 2010, 20:00

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my car shut off while i was driving it. i took it to a garage and they changed the fuel pump. it ran for about a day and then shut off again. i took it back and the said it was the module. now it keeps burning them out. the guy said my computer is broken, but he doesnt want to spend the time to look for it. can anyone tell me where the computer is located in a '95 ford taurus or if there is something else i should check first?

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  mastertech6371 July 10, 2010, 20:06
  

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  you need a new shop. take it somewhere that can tell you what the problem is without throwing parts at it that may or may not fix it.
  by the way, the computer is under the dash left side by your left foot. do not touch it till someone can tell you with accuracy that it has failed.

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  patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, July 10, 2010, 20:13
  

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  There are 3 engine options on the 3.0L the powertrain control module (computer) is in the engine compartment toward the firewall from the passenger front shock absorber tower. I would suggest getting it properly analyzed before just replacing parts.
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  Visitor, August 26, 2010, 05:23

  The PCM power train control is behind the glove box. Constant control relay module is under the plastic piece above the radiator. Check for corrosion. Lots of problems with this setup.
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