Restore Your Vehicle’s Brainpower and Drivability
Is your Oldsmobile Intrigue suffering from frustrating issues like a persistent check engine light, poor fuel economy, erratic shifting, or unexpected stalling? These are classic signs of a failing Powertrain Control Module (PCM), the central computer that manages your engine and transmission. This isn’t just an annoyance; it’s a critical component failure that compromises your vehicle’s performance, efficiency, and reliability. Don’t let a faulty computer keep you off the road. This is the direct, dependable solution to get your car running like it should.
Common Symptoms & Your Solution
A failing PCM can manifest in numerous ways, often triggering diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). If you’re seeing codes like P0601 (Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum Error) or P0605 (Internal Control Module Read Only Memory (ROM) Error), or experiencing any of the following, this module is your definitive fix:
- Unexplained Check Engine Light
- Rough or unstable idling
- Vehicle stalling or refusing to start
- Noticeable decrease in fuel mileage
- Harsh or delayed automatic transmission shifts
- Failure to pass emissions testing
This replacement 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue PCM is meticulously programmed to your specific vehicle, eliminating the guesswork and ensuring a perfect operational match right out of the box.
Features & Benefits
- ✔ VIN-Programmed for Your Vehicle: We flash this module with the latest GM software updates using your car’s unique VIN. This guarantees 100% compatibility and a true plug-and-play installation with no extra trips to the dealer.
- ✔ Restores Factory Performance: By correcting engine and transmission commands, this PCM restores the original smooth power delivery, crisp shifting, and optimal fuel efficiency your car was designed to have.
- ✔ Solves Annoying Electrical Gremlins: Puts an end to the frustrating and often difficult-to-diagnose issues caused by a failing computer, giving you confidence in your vehicle again.
- ✔ Direct-Fit Replacement: Engineered to be a perfect replacement for a wide range of original service numbers, including 09356741, 16236757, 9357034, and more, ensuring a hassle-free physical installation.
- ✔ This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty.
An Expert’s Note on VIN Programming
As a technician, I’ve seen countless drivers try to save a few dollars by pulling a module from a junkyard. This almost never works on these late-90s GM vehicles. The PCM is tied directly to the car’s anti-theft system (VATS/Passlock) and has specific fuel and timing maps for its original engine and transmission. Our VIN programming service isn’t just a convenience; it’s a necessity. We ensure the anti-theft data is correct and the software is perfectly matched, so your 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue PCM works correctly the first time, every time.
Getting your trusted car back to peak condition is simple. After placing your order, just provide us with your vehicle’s VIN, and we’ll handle the complex programming. We’ll ship you a unit that’s ready for immediate installation, restoring the reliability and peace of mind you deserve. This is the smartest, most effective way to solve your vehicle’s core electronic problems and extend its service life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly does a PCM do?
The Powertrain Control Module, or PCM, is the main computer in your vehicle. It controls all aspects of the engine’s operation—like fuel injection, spark timing, and emissions—and also manages the automatic transmission’s shifting for optimal performance and efficiency.
Is this part difficult to install?
For someone with basic mechanical skills, replacing the PCM is typically straightforward. It usually involves disconnecting the battery, unplugging the electrical connectors from the old module, unbolting it, and then installing the new one in the reverse order. Because our 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue PCM comes pre-programmed, no special computer tools are needed after installation.
Why is my vehicle’s VIN required?
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) allows us to load the exact, correct software and calibrations for your car’s specific engine, transmission, and factory options. This step is critical for ensuring the module communicates properly with all other systems and for preventing anti-theft system lockouts.
Will this fix my check engine light?
If the check engine light is caused by an internal failure of the original PCM (such as codes P0601-P0606), then this replacement module is the correct fix. However, a check engine light can be caused by many other components, like sensors or wiring. It’s always best to have the codes professionally diagnosed to confirm the PCM is the root cause.
Does this module require any additional programming after I install it?
No. The module arrives ready to install. The VIN programming we perform beforehand ensures it is plug-and-play. In some cases, a simple security relearn procedure may be needed, which can be done without special tools and instructions are readily available online.
Where do I find my part’s service number?
The service number is printed on a sticker on your original PCM. You can compare it to the compatible numbers listed in our description (like 09356741 or 16236757) to help confirm fitment, though our VIN programming is the ultimate guarantee of compatibility.