Swapping engine Motor seized up will not turn over?

2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
170,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TRAVISRUTH9
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The car caught fire a couple years ago and since I've replaced the entire wire harness and various other parts. Got power to the motor finally but after sitting for a while. Motor seized up. Won't turn over. I purchased a motor to put in it. Another 2.0 . Now my question is should I purchase the PCU that matches the motor I bought? The one that's in the car originally is throwing a p0885 code.
Sep 16, 2024 at 3:06 PM
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Nope, you don't need the PCM for the new engine, just make sure to transfer over all sensors and brackets that are needed for the installation. The P0885 code for a 2005 Hyundai Elantra refers to a TCM Power Relay Control Circuit Open so I would check the TCM fuses and grounds. Here is a guide to help you and the TCM location so you can swap it out if the power and grounds are good.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Here are the TCM wiring diagrams so you can see which fuses to check and the ground circuits as well. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Sep 16, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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TRAVISRUTH9
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Will the car start with that code showing?
Sep 18, 2024 at 10:03 AM
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TRAVISRUTH9
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because right now after everything I've done. I just want to hear it run. Doesn't have to move, just run.
Sep 18, 2024 at 10:04 AM
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No, the TCM failure will not hinder the engine from running. Let me know how it goes.
Sep 18, 2024 at 5:36 PM
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JASONRUTH9
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The car crank up and ran. After 3 years and a lot of work and help from you guys she runs. Haven't driven it yet but the hard part is behind me now.
Oct 9, 2024 at 8:19 AM
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Good to hear! So what fixed it?
Oct 9, 2024 at 10:18 AM
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JASONRUTH9
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Just bolted the engine up. Had to have another starter. The brand new starter I got from rockauto wasn't any good so I ordered another from Amazon. Hooked it up and got gas flowing. She fired right up. Still need a radiator and a few hours before I can actually drive her. But she started.
Oct 9, 2024 at 11:23 AM
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And hooked up my code reader and she'd throwing all kinds of codes now. But I think it's because I still have connections to hook up.
Oct 9, 2024 at 11:24 AM
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Nice work! Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.
Oct 10, 2024 at 11:29 AM