Get Your Sunfire or Cavalier Running Smoothly Again
Is your car suffering from frustrating issues like a persistent check engine light, stalling at stoplights, a rough idle, or a complete no-start condition? These are classic signs of a failing Powertrain Control Module (PCM). This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a problem that affects your vehicle’s reliability and safety. We offer a straightforward, dependable solution with this professionally programmed 2000-2002 Sunfire PCM 9356249, designed to restore your engine’s performance and get you back on the road with confidence.
Common Symptoms & Your Direct-Fit Solution
A faulty PCM can cause a wide range of confusing symptoms. If you’re experiencing any of the following, this module is the likely solution:
- Erratic engine performance, stumbling, or hesitation
- Failure to pass emissions testing
- Random stalling or difficulty starting
- Poor fuel economy
- Check Engine Light with communication error codes (e.g., U-codes) or component-specific faults
This replacement computer is the definitive fix for these problems. We take a quality, tested, used OEM unit and flash it with the latest official GM software updates, precisely matched to your vehicle’s unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This ensures that once installed, it communicates perfectly with your car’s entire system, just like the original did from the factory.
Features & Tangible Benefits
- ✔ VIN-Programmed for You: This isn’t a generic, one-size-fits-all part. We program it specifically to your car’s VIN, ensuring a seamless plug-and-play installation without needing a trip to the dealer.
- ✔ Cost-Effective Reliability: Get the performance of a new module without the hefty price tag. This genuine used GM part provides a budget-friendly solution to a complex problem.
- ✔ Updated GM Software: We flash the module with the newest software available from GM, which can resolve factory bugs and improve engine efficiency and performance over the original programming.
- ✔ Broad Compatibility: This single 2000-2002 Sunfire PCM 9356249 is also the correct replacement for part numbers 16268310 and 9392873, fitting a range of Sunfire, Cavalier, Alero, and Grand Am models.
- ✔ Peace of Mind Included: This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty.
An Expert’s Note on GM Anti-Theft Systems
“Many DIYers grab a computer from a salvage yard, only to find their car still won’t start. That’s because on these GM vehicles, the PCM is linked to the anti-theft system (Passlock). A module from another car won’t have the right security credentials. Our VIN programming service handles this critical step for you. We ensure the module is ready to communicate with your car’s existing systems, saving you the headache and expense of a dealer visit for a security relearn procedure.”
Stop guessing and replace the core of your engine’s management system. By installing this correctly programmed 2000-2002 Sunfire PCM 9356249, you are directly addressing the root cause of many electronic and performance issues, restoring the dependable operation you rely on for your daily commute.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the programming process work?
It’s simple. After you complete your purchase, you will provide us with your vehicle’s 17-digit VIN. Our technicians then use that VIN to load the exact, most current GM-approved software and calibration files onto the PCM before we ship it to you.
Is this a new part?
No, this is a high-quality, genuine GM part that has been sourced from a salvaged vehicle. Each unit is thoroughly inspected and tested to ensure it is fully functional before being programmed and shipped.
What do I need to do after installing it?
In most cases, this is a plug-and-play installation. However, some vehicles may require a simple security relearn procedure, which can typically be done without special tools and takes about 30 minutes. We can provide instructions for this if needed.
How do I find my VIN?
Your VIN can be found on a metal plate on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the driver’s side door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle’s registration and insurance documents.
How can I be sure my PCM is the problem?
While the symptoms listed are strong indicators, a definitive diagnosis from a qualified mechanic is always the best course of action. Common diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) related to internal processor failure or communication errors are a clear sign the PCM needs replacement.
What other vehicles does this part fit?
This PCM fits 2000-2002 Pontiac Sunfire and Chevy Cavalier models, as well as 2000-2001 Oldsmobile Alero and Pontiac Grand Am models equipped with the 2.4L engine. Please verify your original part number matches one of the numbers listed.