1) get one from a scrap yard from a RUNNING engine. try to get the same options as your car to avoid problems (cruise and traction control in particular), as well as getting as close as possible to your build date (early and late '96 can be quite different- first year of OBD-II)
2) plug that succer in (assuming root cause of failure has been identified).
3) Engine should NOT start. Not even try. This is normal, and confirms the driveaway protection is functional.
4) tow car to dealer to have EWS and DME allignment done. Should be 1 hour labor- about $95.00. Bring old DME with you, to prove ownership of the car in case of any questions. Have dealer do a full diagnostic as well- that water may have damaged something which damaged the DME, the water may not have directly damaged the DME.
5) drive home $95.00 poorer (or more if more work is needed), with car working perfectly.
NOTE: mileage may change if 'donor' car DME has higher mileage on it. Higher mileage always prevails to prevent odometer 'roll-back'. |