Restore Your Vehicle’s Reliability and Performance
Is your 1996 Buick Century or other compatible GM vehicle suffering from frustrating issues like stalling, a persistent check engine light, rough idling, or poor fuel economy? These are classic signs of a failing Powertrain Control Module (PCM), the electronic brain of your engine. Don’t let an unreliable computer leave you stranded. This professionally programmed PCM is the definitive, hassle-free solution to restore your car’s original performance and get you back on the road with complete confidence.
Common Symptoms of a Failing PCM & Your Solution
A faulty engine computer can cause a wide range of confusing electrical and performance problems. If you’re experiencing any of the following, a faulty PCM is the likely culprit:
- Unexplained Check Engine Light (with codes like P0601, P0605)
- Engine Stalling or Cutting Out Randomly
- Rough or Erratic Idle
- Noticeable Decrease in Fuel Mileage
- Harsh or Incorrect Transmission Shifting
- Failure to Pass Emissions Testing
- Complete No-Start Condition
This unit is your direct solution. We take a quality, tested computer and flash it with the latest official GM software updates specifically for your vehicle. By providing your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during checkout, you receive a module that is 100% ready for installation, eliminating the need for expensive dealership programming. This is the most effective way to solve those issues and restore your vehicle’s dependability. If you need a reliable 1996 Buick Century PCM, this is the ideal choice.
Features & Benefits
- โ Plug & Play Installation: This module arrives pre-programmed to your vehicle’s exact VIN. Simply disconnect the old unit, plug this one in, and you’re ready to go. No extra tools or dealer visits required.
- โ Optimized Performance: Flashed with the newest GM software calibrations available, ensuring your engine and transmission operate with maximum efficiency, power, and smoothness.
- โ Guaranteed Compatibility: A direct replacement for part numbers 16215830 and 16231851. It’s the correct 1996 Buick Century PCM and also fits a wide range of other 1996 GM models.
- โ Solves Common Issues: Specifically addresses and corrects erratic engine behavior, communication error codes, and other electronic problems caused by a failing original computer.
- โ Buy with Confidence: This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty.
Expert Insight: We had a customer with a ’96 Chevy S10 who was about to give up. He was chasing a random stalling issue for months, replacing sensors and wiring to no avail. The problem was the PCM’s power supply circuit, which would fail intermittently as the engine warmed up. Once he installed our pre-programmed computer, the problem was solved in under 20 minutes. It’s a reminder that when you’ve checked everything else, the issue is often the central computer itself.
Getting your vehicle back to factory-spec operation is simple. This high-quality replacement 1996 Buick Century PCM is rigorously tested and programmed by our expert technicians to ensure it meets or exceeds original performance standards. Stop guessing and start driving with the reliability you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I provide my vehicle’s VIN?
You can add your 17-digit VIN to the notes section during checkout. If you forget, we will contact you via email after your purchase to retrieve it before we program and ship your module.
Is any additional programming needed after installation?
No, this PCM comes fully programmed for your vehicle. In some cases, a Crankshaft Variation Relearn (often called a CASE relearn) may be needed with a capable scan tool to clear certain codes, but the vehicle will start and run without it.
Will this fix my specific problem?
This module will correct any issues directly caused by a faulty PCM. While it solves a vast majority of common electronic and running problems, we always recommend having your vehicle properly diagnosed to confirm the PCM is the point of failure.
Is this a brand new part?
This is a high-quality, fully tested and inspected replacement part that has been expertly programmed to function to original equipment standards. It provides a reliable and cost-effective alternative to a new dealership part.
What if my original part number is different?
This unit is the correct replacement for part numbers 16215830 and 16231851. If your original module has a different number, please contact us with your VIN and part number before ordering to ensure we can provide you with a compatible unit.