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Old 07-18-2013, 06:07 AM
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if you are getting a new LCM, from a dealer, the dealer will code it. if you are gettng a used one, you need to do your homework first, to make sure you are getting a right LCM, and then an Indy will code it.

If you get a used LCM and just stick it in the car, it still will work but you will get a mismatch on the VIN and the number of miles, which will set off the little red dot next to your mileage, indicating tampering with car's miles. and some lights may not work as designed.
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Old 07-18-2013, 08:42 AM
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With a used LCM: the Indy need to have the right software and know what to do to align the VIN and mileage, then coded it to your X. Of course I would go with a new LCM and have the dealer do the work if you can afford it, since it will be warranted by them. Make sure to take care of whatever caused the old one to fried.
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So I got the LCM to work again. I unplugged the connectors for a few minutes and plugged them back in and all the lights came back on except LF blinker and the RR blinker. I'll check the bulbs today.
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Old 07-22-2013, 11:33 AM
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get a house fan, and stick it in the passenger footweel, where the LCM is, let it blow air through, in hopes that it will dry the connectors and the module... see if that helps.. you still may have corroded contacts
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