Sure sounds like a bad one. Hopefully they will let you know what happened.

 

 

Bummer. Hope FS1 stands behind their warranty without a hassle. Please keep us posted. Just read on another forum/thread where an FS1 PCM crapped out. Watching the warranty process on that one, too.

Good luck.

 

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I can deal with broken axle shafts and ujoints but this PCM issue is nonsense.

 

Started the warranty process with FS1. Customer service indicated that they will let me know tomorrow about the next course of action. Hopefully they will honor their warranty and send me a PCM that actually works.

 

Even better, maybe you will be the first one to have this problem permanently fixed. The only real fix on another forum was an engine and tranny swap. Good luck.

 

Still haven’t heard from anyone at FS1 after submitting the required warranty claim paperwork. Was supposed to hear back today. Will update this post daily.

 

Never received any feedback from FS1 about my warranty claim. Called them this morning and was told I would receive a return shipping label no later than tomorrow morning. Marginal customer service as they consistently over promise and under deliver.

 

“Marginal” is not the word I would use.

 

Never received the return shipping label as promised. May have to file a charge back with the credit card company. Already spent over an hour on hold this week waiting to speak with someone at FS1.

 

I would file the claim. It doesn't matter anything about the company, fix, or anything. If you contacted customer service and they provided a timeframe, which wasn't honored, you need to protect yourself.

 

I wouldnt waste my time anymore.


There have been successful reports on the Wranglerfix, but every one I have seen is from a new member (less than 50 posts)...

 

There have been successful reports on the Wranglerfix, but every one I have seen is from a new member (less than 50 posts)...

Ok, I'm not the only that noticed this. The slew of PCM threads/posts popping up from new accounts.

 

Welcome to Wranglerfix.com
The only proven fix for the 05-06 TJ Wrangler PCM!
The PCM comes with a 1 year warranty.

Not very confident in their "only proven fix" or it would come with a lifetime warranty IMO. It must be a proven temporary fix.

 

Time will tell on the Wrangler Fix product. But, even a lifetime warranty is worthless if you don’t stand behind it.....read Blort’s story here and elsewhere.

 

Monday morning update. Still haven’t received the return shipping documents from FS1. Was promised the documents no later than last Friday morning. Going to pursue a chargeback with the CC company today.

 

Filed the chargeback with my credit card company. Still haven’t received the required paperwork from FS1 to return the defective PCM. Not sure what the deal is with FS1 but I no longer have any confidence in the organization.

 

You’ve been more than patient with them. If you get a PCM from Wrangler Fix, let us know how that goes. Good luck.

 

Day 8 Update:

Still have not received the necessary documents to return the defective PCM to FS1. Ordered a PCM from wranglerfix this morning.

Wouldn’t be surprised if FS1 sends me a replacement PCM once they dispute my chargeback but I can’t wait any longer to get my rig up and running.

I will post some comparison pics of the two PCMs and let everyone know how the wranglerfix PCM functions.

 

I for one appreciate your follow-up on this Blort. Please, do not drop this thread, your experience will help others.

 

I’ll absolutely follow through to the end. Quite disappointing that many of us have non-functional rigs due to computer issues. At least with the OPDA issues inherent to the later year TJs you can swap in a new camshaft in an afternoon of wrenching. This computer nonsense is a joke. After 26 years of CJ/YJ/TJ/XJ ownership I’m actually considering building a solid axle 1st gen 4Runner. Can’t handle any more of these reliability issues.

 

I REALLY hope the Wrangler Fix PCM does the trick for you and you learn to love your TJ again!

PS One of the reasons I enjoy my ‘65 VW bug is there is no damn computer! It’s such a simple and well designed machine.

 

Day 10 Update:

Still nothing from FS1. After submitting the warranty claim 10 days ago and speaking to them multiple times I still have not received the return shipping documents required to swap out the defective PCM.

Wranglerfix PCM should be on the way soon.

 

That’s really unbelievable. Hard to understand how they stay in business. I predict you’ll be very pleased with your Wrangler Fix PCM.

 

Day 13 Update:

Still nothing from FS1. Hopefully they are so unorganized that nobody notices the chargeback.

Haven’t heard anything from wranglerfix either. Received the initial order confirmation but no follow-up on expected shipping date.

 

When I purchased my Wrangler Fix PCM, I did not get a confirmation of shipping. It just showed up. I think it took less than a week.

 

thanks for sticking with this

i am watching this thread with great interest even though my rig is a 98 i am h aving major pcm issues and am going to purchase another pcm even if mine turns out to be ok..i want a shelf spare. Kudos to you for following this to what i believe to be a bitter end with FS1 but i have high hopes for the Wrangler fix:winner:

 

i am watching this thread with great interest even though my rig is a 98 i am h aving major pcm issues and am going to purchase another pcm even if mine turns out to be ok..i want a shelf spare. Kudos to you for following this to what i believe to be a bitter end with FS1 but i have high hopes for the Wrangler fix:winner:

Welcome to the Forum.

 

Received tracking info from wranglerfix for my new PCM. Looking forward to installing the new PCM and putting some road miles on the rig before I head to the desert in November for Panamint Valley Days.

Once I receive the new PCM I will start a new thread focused on my experience with the wranglerfix PCM.

Hope we can get everyone’s rigs back up and fully functional.

 

Any update? New PCM received and installed?

 

New PCM arrives today. Still never heard anything from FS1 even after the credit card dispute. Figured FS1 would have made an attempt to provide me with a functional PCM so they could have disputed the charge back.

 

Any updates?

Did FS1 ever contact you?

 

Never heard from FS1. Filed the warranty claim four weeks ago and never received the required paperwork to return the PCM.

 

Any update since Oct post?
I've been running with my check light on for several years now but am finally forced to get this fixed, to get the Jeep smogged.
My local mechanic also has an '05 Wrangler and solved his with FS1 and has told me to get from them. Gonna give it a shot despite this thread. Unless there is any good news with wranglerfix option. ??

------ Last second decision to purchase from WFix instead. Crossing my fingers!

 

Quick update
I went with wranglerfix. Couldn't have been easier. I paid for expedited shipping cause I needed to get smogged soon. Got the pcm in 4 days. Switched it out, eng light off, got it smogged. All is good. Kept the original incase I have problems down the road.

As for install. I wasn't sure if there is a certain step by step process so I did some googling. Didn't find much. What I ended up doing is disonnecting the battery and removing the old.
Put a dab of dielectric grease on each of the female connector points. Installed and re-connected the battery.
I let it sit for probably 10 mins or so.
Then I turned the ign to on without cranking the engine. Left it like that for over a min. During that time, the check eng light came on steady for a while, then it blinked a few times.... then either went off or stayed on, can't remember.
But then I started the engine and no light and all good.

 

Four months later and I still have not received a replacement PCM from FS1. They will not return my calls or process the warranty claim. However, they were more than happy to fight the chargeback I filed with the credit card company. Unfortunately, I lost the dispute against FS1 with MasterCard.

FS1 requires that one specific service advisor processes your warranty claim. I was never able to speak with that advisor after the initial warranty claim. Requested to speak with a a manager but nobody was ever available. Of course a manager never returned my call.

The Wranglerfix PCM functions perfectly after four months. No CEL and no other issues.

You have been warned.

 

Four months later and I still have not received a replacement PCM from FS1. They will not return my calls or process the warranty claim. However, they were more than happy to fight the chargeback I filed with the credit card company. Unfortunately, I lost the dispute against FS1 with MasterCard.

FS1 requires that one specific service advisor processes your warranty claim. I was never able to speak with that advisor after the initial warranty claim. Requested to speak with a a manager but nobody was ever available. Of course a manager never returned my call.

The Wranglerfix PCM functions perfectly after four months. No CEL and no other issues.

You have been warned.

FS1 is the LAST place I'd order a PCM from, I am convinced they're run by shysters.

 

I'd re-protest the decision and threaten to cancel the card. Ask to speak directly to a CC supervisor. If I didn't get satisfaction, I'd find a zero interest offer from a different CC company and transfer the balance.

Keep us posted on what happens.

Good Luck, L.M.

 

If I lose the second dispute then I will be charged a $500 processing fee. Not worth the effort and the fact that I will be perpetually upset .

 

Thanks... OEM is already stashed in the Jeep