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Every control module on the 1989-1995 Toyota Pickup — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.
Anti-lock Brake System Control Module (ABS ECU)1.5 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under hood, driver side firewall or fender well
🔧 Toyota Hand-Held Tester
⚠️ Optional equipment; not available until 1993+ on select 4WD models. Requires brake bleeding and sensor calibration after replacement.
Air Conditioning Amplifier (A/C AMP)1.5 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Behind dashboard, center stack near HVAC controls
⚠️ A/C equipped models only. Controls compressor clutch and blower based on temperature and pressure inputs. Plug-and-play replacement.
Combination Meter (METER)1.2 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Behind instrument panel, center stack
⚠️ Electronic speedometer on some models (VSS-driven). Odometer is mechanical; no mileage programming exists.
Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRS ECU)1.2 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under center console or behind radio
🔧 Toyota Hand-Held Tester
⚠️ Optional equipment; available 1995 only on select models. Battery must be disconnected 90+ seconds before removal. Clear crash data after replacement.
📍 Under center console or behind passenger kick panel
🔧 Toyota Hand-Held Tester
⚠️ Automatic transmission models only (A340 series). Manual transmissions have no TCM. Adaptive shift learning occurs automatically during driving.
Engine Control Module (ECM)0.8 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under passenger side kick panel or behind glove box
🔧 Toyota Hand-Held Tester or OBD-I scan tool
⚠️ EFI models (22R-E, 3VZ-E V6). Idle relearn and drive cycle required. Carbureted 22R has no ECM. OBD-I diagnostics via check connector.
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 Toyota Pickup 3.0L V6 and can vary by trim.
🔧 Database maintained under the daily editorial review of Chris Hackleman · Master Technician · 20+ years and Jeff Moore · Master Mechanic · 20+ years.