Stop Worrying About Your Transmission and Start Driving Smoothly Again
Is your Pontiac Pursuit suffering from harsh, erratic shifting, getting stuck in gear, or flashing a check engine light? These frustrating and often alarming symptoms typically point to a failing Transmission Control Module (TCM). Instead of risking a costly trip to the dealership for diagnostics and programming, take control of your repair with this pre-programmed T42 TCM. It’s engineered to restore your vehicle’s original performance and get you back on the road with confidence.
Common Symptoms & Your Solution
A faulty TCM can make your daily drive unpredictable and stressful. If you’re experiencing any of the following, this module is the definitive solution:
- Harsh or Delayed Shifting: Abrupt gear changes, banging into gear, or a noticeable lag when accelerating.
- Stuck in ‘Limp Mode’: The transmission refuses to shift, often getting stuck in 2nd or 3rd gear to prevent further damage.
- Warning Lights: A persistent Check Engine Light or specific transmission warning indicator on your dash.
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): Your mechanic finds codes like P0700 (Transmission Control System Malfunction), P0750-P0758 (Shift Solenoid Errors), or other transmission-related faults.
- Poor Performance: A sudden drop in fuel economy, sluggish acceleration, or a complete failure to shift gears.
This expertly prepared 2006 Pontiac Pursuit transmission control module arrives programmed to your vehicle’s specific VIN, eliminating the most common failure points and ensuring it works perfectly right out of the box.
Features & Benefits
- ✔ 100% Plug-and-Play Installation: This module is professionally programmed to your vehicle’s VIN number. This critical step ensures seamless communication with your car’s engine computer and other systems, requiring no expensive dealership programming.
- ✔ Restores Factory Shift Quality: By managing torque converter lockup, shift points, and line pressure with precision, this TCM eliminates harsh engagements and restores the smooth, predictable performance you expect.
- ✔ Solves Common Electrical Faults: Designed to correct the internal failures that lead to frustrating diagnostic codes and limp mode, providing a lasting and reliable repair.
- ✔ Built to OEM Specifications: Manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment standards for durability and function, ensuring it can handle the demands of daily driving.
- ✔ Guaranteed Peace of Mind: This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty.
- ✔ Broad Compatibility: An exact replacement for a wide range of GM part numbers, including 24252114, 24234503, 24230461, and more, guaranteeing a perfect fit for your application.
Expert Insight: Why VIN Programming is Non-Negotiable
From a technician’s perspective, installing a non-programmed TCM in a modern vehicle is like trying to use the wrong key for a lock—it simply won’t work correctly. The TCM is the ‘brain’ of your automatic transmission, constantly communicating with the Engine Control Module (ECM) about throttle position, vehicle speed, and engine load. Our VIN programming service writes your car’s unique operational DNA onto the module. This ensures that shift strategies, torque calculations, and diagnostic parameters are perfectly matched to your 2006 Pontiac Pursuit transmission control module, preventing performance issues and communication errors that generic or junkyard parts can cause.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this part be a direct fit for my 2006 Pontiac Pursuit?
Absolutely. This T42 TCM is specified for your vehicle and, because it comes programmed to your VIN, it is guaranteed to integrate perfectly with your car’s existing systems, just like the original part from the factory.
Do I need any special tools for installation?
Installation is straightforward for a DIYer with basic mechanical skills. On a 2006 Pursuit, the TCM is typically located on the LH strut tower. You will only need common hand tools like a socket set. The most important step is to disconnect the battery before you begin to ensure the vehicle’s computer systems reset properly.
Will this fix my specific check engine light codes?
This module is the direct remedy for a host of transmission-related DTCs, including the general P0700 code and specific solenoid circuit faults. If your diagnosis has correctly identified the TCM as the faulty component, this part will resolve those codes.
Do I have to send my old TCM back?
No. We do not require a core return. You can keep your old part, which saves you the time, money, and hassle of shipping it back to us.
What happens if I just install a used, non-programmed module?
A used module from another vehicle will have the wrong VIN information. This will cause a communication conflict with your car’s computer, leading to incorrect shifting, persistent error codes, and potentially a no-start condition. Our pre-programming service prevents all of these issues.