1996 sidekick compatibility

[bboyfrost_7]

hello every i am ben "


i just bought a 1996 suzuki sidekick jx and it needs a computer what other computers other than the obvious (sidekick 1996 4 dr manual tranny) one can i use to get it running like for example can i use one from a 1994 at all if not. why and what is the difference.

[bboyfrost_7]

is there any help on this one?

[ranger88den]

I don't have any help, only to let you know people are out here. I think 1996 started OBD II which I believe is different from earlier years and probably different computers. I'm pretty sure they(ECMs) vary between different engines and drive trains. Good luck, Dave

[bboyfrost_7]

so if i get a 96 to 99 sidekick 4dr manual tranny computer it will work?

[Shconer]

Yea that should work. I wouldn't try anything older than a OBDII 96. There are differences one of them is the OBDII engines had a crankcase position sensor in additon to the camshaft positon sensor.

[bboyfrost_7]

ok what computer could i use then 96 to 99 5 speed computer for 1.6 ltr also does it matter if it is a four door or two door it comes out of. as well does it matter if it from an auto or manual tranny truck

[bboyfrost_7]

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hey just wondering anybody can give me info for this

i need to know if i can use a ecm out of another vehicle?

does it matter auto to standard (my car is standard)

does it matter if the ecm was from a 4x4 or no? i have 4x4

does it matter if the ecm is out of two door? i have a 4 door

i would like to know asap because i want to start driving this so i can start transfering it into what i want it to be!

also wondering what is the biggest tires i can put with about 1.5 coil spacer lift? i don't want to rub at all!

[ranger88den]

I don't have any info, however, you might check with a junkyard, as I think they have books that cross reference part compatibility. Good luck, Dave