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Decided to go with a reputable seller on ebay who offers a used PCM and program the VIN/latest firmware so I will just have to use PATS for initialization and this should take care of this issue

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I updated the older version of Forscan and connected with the latest version. Now, it is able to connect but why under “Configuration and Programming” is the PCM not showing?

The first one on my screen is OCS, ABS, RCM,RCM,IC, ACM and GEM but no PCM. Due to having had the ...

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Do i change VIN/program the donor PCM before PATS initialization or is it the other way around?

I was considering doing the PATS initialization first to test the donor PCM before anything else. I also read somewhere that IDS does the PATS but i assume a subscription of sorts with ...

When buying a used pcm from a place like ebay, look for an exact match of the part number and "catchcode", which is the four-digit code that identifies which program is inside the pcm. For example, the part number might be something like 6L2A-12A650-AZA and the catchcode might be TUT0.
If you buy ...

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Does the acquisition of a lifetime license, will this include future software updates to the program? Also, how long after payment is the extended code provided to the purchaser?

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Mark

The Ford PATS Job Aid says a 2006 Explorer needs a minimum of 2 keys, so I think you will need to get a blank key cut like your existing key and have it ready to initialize if you swap PCMs and initialize PATS.

https://www.motorcraftservice.com/pdf/pats_job_aid.pdf

That still doesn't answer your ...

Go to google or youtube and search for ford ignition coil drivers pcm . You'll see plenty of hits that describe coil and pcm failure.
If the gaps on the spark plugs open up too wide, the coils can fail.
If a coil fails, it can cause the coil driver chip inside the pcm to fail. It could be stuck on ...

Did you reinstall the old coil pack and see if the first set of codes return? 'Cause you went from cylinder 3&4 misfire issue to coil circuit fault. Something bugs me about that. I don't know off hand if cyl 3&4 on a 4.0 are companion cylinders (share one coil).


Compression is good? No funky ...

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I have a 2006 Ford Explorer 4.0L that is having ignition coil issues. I am almost sure its the PCM that may be damaged. Will the PATS initialization function in Forscan allow a donor PCM start the car?

In addition, if the PCM were to be bad and I have it repaired will it start up even ...