Restore Your Vehicle’s Peak Performance and Reliability
Is your Oldsmobile Aurora or Cadillac suffering from frustrating and unpredictable issues like stalling, erratic shifting, a persistent check engine light, or a complete no-start condition? These are classic signs of a failing Powertrain Control Module (PCM), the electronic brain of your vehicle. Don’t let a faulty computer sideline your car. This professionally programmed PCM is the definitive, reliable solution to bring your vehicle’s engine and transmission management back to factory specifications, restoring the smooth, powerful performance you expect.
Common Symptoms & Your Solution
A failing engine computer can manifest in numerous ways, often leading to a difficult diagnosis. If you’re experiencing any of the following, this pre-programmed module is your answer:
- Engine stalling or cutting out while driving
- Failure to start or intermittent starting problems
- Poor fuel economy and reduced engine power
- Harsh or incorrect automatic transmission shifting
- Check Engine Light illumination with communication error codes (like P0601, P0605, P0606)
By replacing your old unit with this correctly flashed 1996-1999 Aurora PCM 19109039, you are directly addressing the root cause of these issues, providing a lasting and effective repair.
Features & Tangible Benefits
- ✔ VIN-Specific Programming: We flash the module with the latest GM updates using your vehicle’s unique VIN. This ensures 100% compatibility with your car’s specific options and systems, eliminating the need for expensive dealership programming.
- ✔ Plug-and-Play Installation: Because the unit arrives fully programmed for your vehicle, installation is straightforward. In most cases, no complicated relearn procedures are required, getting you back on the road faster.
- ✔ Restored Drivability: Experience a return to smooth idling, crisp acceleration, and precise automatic shifting. This module restores the complex calculations your engine needs to run efficiently and powerfully.
- ✔ Cost-Effective Solution: Avoid the high costs and scheduling hassles of a dealership service department. This is a direct-fit, ready-to-install part that solves the problem effectively.
- ✔ Peace of Mind: This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty. Drive with confidence knowing your vehicle’s core electronic system is solid.
Expert Insight: The Heart of Your GM Luxury Sedan
In vehicles like the Aurora and its Cadillac siblings from this era, the PCM does more than just manage the engine. It’s intricately linked to the transmission, the anti-lock brakes (ABS), and even the climate control system. Using a generic, non-programmed module can cause a cascade of seemingly unrelated electronic gremlins. Our VIN-specific programming for your 1996-1999 Aurora PCM 19109039 ensures all these systems communicate correctly, just as the engineers intended. This isn’t just a repair; it’s a restoration of your vehicle’s complex electronic harmony.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I provide my VIN?
After you complete your purchase, simply send us a message with your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). We cannot program and ship your module without it. You can find your VIN on your vehicle’s registration, insurance card, or on the driver’s side dashboard visible through the windshield.
Do I need to have this programmed again after I install it?
No. This PCM arrives fully programmed to your vehicle’s VIN and is ready for installation right out of the box. This is a plug-and-play solution that eliminates the need for a trip to the dealership for programming.
Is this the correct part for my 1998 Cadillac DeVille?
Yes, this module fits a range of GM vehicles. Please check the fitment list in the description carefully. It is compatible with the 1997-1999 DeVille, 1996-1999 Seville, and 1996-1999 Eldorado, in addition to the 1996-1999 Aurora. The key is that we program it specifically for your model using your VIN.
What if my original part number is 16214848?
Part numbers 19109039 and 16214848 are interchangeable for this application. As long as your vehicle is on the compatibility list, this module will be the correct replacement for your original unit.
Will this fix my ‘Check Engine’ light?
If the Check Engine Light is on due to an internal fault within the original PCM (such as DTC P0601 – Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum Error), then this replacement 1996-1999 Aurora PCM 19109039 is the correct fix. It is crucial to properly diagnose the vehicle first to ensure the PCM is the source of the problem.