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Every control module on the 1978-1989 Plymouth Fury — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.
Airbag Control Module (ACM)1.5 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Under center console or behind kick panel
⚠️ Only present on 1989 models with optional driver airbag (very rare on Fury). Module is plug-and-play. Requires crash data reset via DRB-II after deployment.
Single Board Engine Controller (SBEC)1.2 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Engine compartment, driver side firewall or left inner fender
⚠️ Only present on 1984-1989 fuel-injected models (turbo and EFI engines). 1978-1983 models remained carbureted with no ECM. Module is plug-and-play; calibration stored in internal PROM chip. DRB/DRB-II used for diagnostics only.
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 Plymouth Fury 318ci V8 and can vary by trim.
🔧 Database maintained under the daily editorial review of Chris Hackleman · Master Technician · 20+ years and Jeff Moore · Master Lexus & Toyota Mechanic · 20+ years.