Fitment notes: Full-size van application; battery located in engine compartment
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Every control module on the 1984-1989 Dodge B250 — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.
Instrument Cluster (IC)1.5 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Dashboard behind instrument panel
⚠️ Electromechanical with limited electronic functions; no programming required.
Single Board Engine Controller (SBEC)1.2 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Engine compartment, left inner fender or firewall
⚠️ Only on fuel-injected engines (uncommon on B250); most used carburetors. DRB-I or flash-code diagnostics. Plug-and-play replacement.
Radio (RADIO)0.8 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Dashboard center stack
⚠️ Analog radio; no electronic control or programming.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1989 Dodge B250 360ci V8 and can vary by trim.
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