Can i pass the emission test with a ecu from another car ?

1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
180,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LACHYTOON
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I was having some electrical problems in the car so I decided to replace the whole wiring so I went to the junk yard and took the wiring harnesses , tcm, and ecu from another 99 Plymouth breeze but after I replaced everything y realized that the other car was a non ABS and mine has ABS , so I am worried about the emission test because there is a different vin number in the ecu and the ABS light is on. The car works fine and no check engine light.
Jun 28, 2014 at 9:32 AM
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HMAC300
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it has to be programmed to your car anyhow as it won't work if it isn't.
Jun 28, 2014 at 12:00 PM
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LACHYTOON
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WHAT WONT WORK??????the car????
Jun 28, 2014 at 4:28 PM
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HMAC300
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ecm tcm etc modules are vin specific they have to be programmed toyour car. the pro with a scanner may be able to input the abs stuff as well.
Jun 28, 2014 at 4:31 PM
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LACHYTOON
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My car is working excellent with an used computer from another car , everything is working fine ,switches, lights, sensors , engine , tranny, everything.
Jun 28, 2014 at 4:37 PM
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LACHYTOON
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i don't think that a programmer can fix the ABS light problem.to fix that i would need to replace the whole wiring again from a car with ABS system.
Jun 28, 2014 at 4:41 PM
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HMAC300
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if ther eis no wiring going to the abs unit then yes you would need that . you can drive the car just the abs won't work brakes still will however.
Jun 29, 2014 at 7:55 AM