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Faulty ECU on SEAT Leon - do I need to scrap the car?

I have a 2001 SEAT Leon TDI. The computer unit is bust ECU?). The central locking lights keep going on and off and unfortunately I did not take it to the garage sooner so the battery ran down.

I've been told the computer would be costly to fix and the garage has put in a new battery and everything works except the electric windows, and they suggest a replacement car. What should I do?

Asked on 4 February 2014 by A. Mayo

Answered by Honest John
The windows ECU is an entirely separate unit situated inside the driver's door. Could be that all you need to do is get that replaced.

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