Spare FPCM (Fuel Pump Control Module) WISE IDEA!!!!

[StephenPT]

Just now found this thread - I too bought one of these FPCMs last summer as a spare. It fits perfectly in its cardboard shipping box in the storage tray behind the 3rd row. I've seen enough failures of this module on this forum to know that while it's not a "common" failure, it can happen and the ramifications of being stranded vs a 15min R&R job to replace it is priceless.

As far as programming - it's correct that the FPCM on the '21+ platform does not need it. For reference, if a GM module requires programming, there's a symbol with a wrench and arrows pointing left/right like the climate control module shown below. That symbol is not present on the FPCM and nothing needs to be done outside of removing the old and plugging in the new.

FWIW - I got my FPCM through Rock Auto - it was $30 at the time. Unfortunately it looks like they are on back order right now through RA...

 

[jfoj]

Just now found this thread - I too bought one of these FPCMs last summer as a spare. It fits perfectly in its cardboard shipping box in the storage tray behind the 3rd row. I've seen enough failures of this module on this forum to know that while it's not a "common" failure, it can happen and the ramifications of being stranded vs a 15min R&R job to replace it is priceless.

As far as programming - it's correct that the FPCM on the '21+ platform does not need it. For reference, if a GM module requires programming, there's a symbol with a wrench and arrows pointing left/right like the climate control module shown below. That symbol is not present on the FPCM and nothing needs to be done outside of removing the old and plugging in the new.

FWIW - I got my FPCM through Rock Auto - it was $30 at the time. Unfortunately it looks like they are on back order right now through RA...

View attachment 447320

StephenPT thanks for adding to the thread. Assume the picutre you included was to show the graphic in the lower right of the lable for a version that needs programming.

I would be curious what part number you ended up with from Rock Auto. It seems this FPCM has been superceded a few times. Unclear if the newer part number #13554821 is more reliable or just from a different supplier? While you may not have the latest part number, given it is new, at least if will get you back on the road. Even the part #13554821 may be superceded at some point in the near future.

 

[StephenPT]

StephenPT thanks for adding to the thread. Assume the picutre you included was to show the graphic in the lower right of the lable for a version that needs programming.

I would be curious what part number you ended up with from Rock Auto. It seems this FPCM has been superceded a few times. Unclear if the newer part number #13554821 is more reliable or just from a different supplier? While you may not have the latest part number, given it is new, at least if will get you back on the road. Even the part #13554821 may be superceded at some point in the near future.

Yes - the picture I included is a climate control module, just for illustration of the "programming required" symbol GM uses on all of their ECUs.

I received 13554821 from Rock Auto. It's listed as a direct replacement to 5 other GM FPCMs. The FPCM installed on my '22 Yukon XL (built early May '22) is 13537053. This FPCM is listed as being superseded by 13554821.

 

[jfoj]

I plan on having 2 in my truck. I expect to have to hand 1 out to a family member, friend or complete stranger in the next 12-24 months!!!