[familyop]

"Other things break but a dead computer will put an otherwise good car out of commission."

I have a vehicle that's computerized. Swapping the computer out is easy, if care is taken with the plastic wire connectors to the outside of it (which connectors or whole wire harnesses can also be replaced if too brittle). Buying a new computer requires an extra few dollars called a core charge, which tells me that the old one is rebuilt somewhere for resale. Some people have also replaced computers on vehicles with older tech. individual components.

[Chickensoup]

Not here. wouldn’t pass inspection without stock parts.

[Chode]

what year??? anymore replacing the module is one thing, reprogramming the unit is another... depending on year/make/model they want the engine ID/info, transmission info, mileage, and prolly the VIN# too