GMAN
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What is the best way to access the VRCM to replace it?
VRCM Replacement
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94m5
Dmaup's Daddy
VRCM? gimme a laymans term to describe it.
GMAN
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94m5 said:
The VRCM is located in front of the radiator. The top is bolted to the crossmember that goes across the hood. I am just wondering if there if there is a way to get it out without having to take off the bumper cover.
segxr7
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I replaced mine in a dark driveway, after I had..."overindulged"...all that night, then suddenly remembered I had to go on a road trip the next day. 
Even in those non-ideal conditions, it only took 15-20 mins.
I removed the trim above the radiator, as well as the hood latch. In retrospect I don't remember if that was completely necessary, since I ended up reaching up through the bottom of the bumper cover to swap it out. But either way it was easy and didn't involve removing bumper cover.
Even in those non-ideal conditions, it only took 15-20 mins. I removed the trim above the radiator, as well as the hood latch. In retrospect I don't remember if that was completely necessary, since I ended up reaching up through the bottom of the bumper cover to swap it out. But either way it was easy and didn't involve removing bumper cover.
MonsterMark
Dedicated LVC Member
You don't have to remove the bumper cover to yank it out.
94m5
Dmaup's Daddy
allright I feel REALLY embarassed here....What does this thing do. and why are you replacing it? I've never had a problem that involved this.
Mike
Mike
GMAN
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Mike, I want to replace the VRCM first because I took my Mark to my mechanic to have the codes checked. I've been seeing my check enging light come on while I was sitting still idiling, And when I am gradually increasing speed from 0 mph up to 50 mph. The diagnostic came back lean fuel bank 1 and bank 2. My mechanic said sounds like the fuel pump is going out. I believe this could be why my mileage has gone down so much. The other problem it came up with was the Variable Relay Control Module. I have a VRCM I bought. I want to replace it first to see if that solves my problems before I go into replacing the fuel pump.