2006 Chrysler 300 - PCM Connector Issues

[liljoe]

I have two 06 300s in the shop right now, both came from other shops ( not the same one ), one is 3.5 the other a 6.1, both have ETC issues. When driving it will set a code for the throttle. Both shops tried a new throttle body with now luck. I have determined that the connector pins for the PCM connectors are bad ( I can use a stick pin and feel a big difference in the drag compared to an 05 i have here with no running issues. I can wiggle the C2 connector on either one of these two cars and make it throw a code and go to limp mode for the ETC. I have ordered connector kits for both cars but the dodge place is telling me that they dont mess up. I guess what i am after now is just some reassurance that i am the right path. Both cars will sit and idle and rev up sitting in the bay, but i can duplicate the issue with a wiggle everytime. One of the cars will act up just from slamming the door on the car. Some one please tell me if i am chasing my tail on this one. I hate to second guess myself like this......????

THANKS!!!

[steven kiser]

Who cares what the dealer says. There should be no changes when connector plug is wiggled. A key step in any diagnostic flow at my shop is the wiggle test and I've lost count of how many vehicles failed that one,

[Jeff @ Able Auto]

When I worked for Chrysler ( 1994-2004) one of the biggest problems they had was wiring issues. Cant remember how many times I found a pin with only 2 or 3 strands crimped in the connector, loose pins, weak junctions, etc. I say go with what ya know!

[ricmorin]

If I had a dime for every time the dealer said, 'we've never sold one of those before, that can't be it', I'd be rich.

[brianp87]

It does make me second guess a lot though.

[92zman]

You have to remember then all cars are different and will have different things wrong. If all the cars had the same thing wrong we would not be needed.

[brianp87]

Every time I need a part and it is not available for a long period of time I wonder If we are correct. Most makes and models seem to have similar issues but not 100% of the time.

[steven kiser]

Second guessing myself because of time issues or being told that this part never fails has cost me a lot of time. Lately I'm running across replacement parts that are junk or worse junk with different symptoms, this includes OEM parts.