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• Another hyundai ECU fault 23 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  my accent is destined for the scrap yard after a mere 4 years of life - its lasted longer than my previous sonata which died as a mere 51 plate. unless... someone knows how to repair or get a chea[p replacement for an ECU unit. had an auto electrician look at it just to confirm, he plugged
• Dodgy ECU on Peugeot 306? 6 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  analysis and I\'ve been told it\'s probably a faulty ECU as it reported 12 faults which didn\'t actually exist. Does anyone have any advice on this - could it be bad connections in the ECU or should I just get it replaced? If I get it replaced - am I likely to get one from a scrap yard? Any advice would
• Metro ECU problems 29 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  A friend has a problem with a Rover Metro 114A (auto 1.4L). It had been running fine, but one evening having started ok the engine died and wouldn't restart. A mobile mechanic was called and reckoned the sparks were weak, and took the ECU off for testing (to CAFCO). After a delay, the reply came
• Anyone had an ECU repaired? 19 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Did it work? I'm trying to avoid shelling out a hideous amount for a new auto-boxECU on an old car and can't find a 2nd hand one.
• VW Golf blue motion TDI mk 1v - ECU remapping 15 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  I have unresolved problems with difficult noisy clattering sound when starting from hot. apart from that the car runs brilliantly. Have tried just about everything without success. Avon remapping say they have a solution to this by a stage 1 remap of the ECU. They say this is a common fault with Mk
• Ford Mondeo R reg (1998) - engine change and ECU issues 13 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all i have a 2.0 zetec mondeo and the engine is tired and the diff is as good as shot in gearbox. I've bought a rear crash damaged 2.0 mondeo on the same year with a mint engine and gearbox . I just need to know if i swap the engine and box will i need to change the ECU as well
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2000 1.8Tdi can the Tdi ECU be re-programed 15 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, this may have been asked before but, I ave a Tdi focus, its a `W` reg one, and the fuel pump has failed, i have been told that used pump cannot be re programed,BUT the ECU can be re-coded to recognise he second hand pump,,,,is this true? if so at what cost ? Thanks Toby
• Peugeot - 06 2.0 ECU failure 30 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  The car was ok when last driven but failed to start next day, turned over though. Diagnosed as ECU failure. I know this is a long shot but this is all I can think of. Carpenter using electric circular sander within 4or 5 yards of the car prior to car use. Is there any possibility that the electric
• Vauxhall Signum (2003 - ) - 03 2.2 ECU fault light 21 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I have a 2.2 diesel signum, the ECU fault light keeps coming on and putting the car into safe mode, the vacuum pump was changed, and fault was still apparent, i have now changed the airflow meter, and still getting the same fault with lots of black smoke from the exhaust, I have now put some
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 02 2.0HDI ECU Not Talking to Injectors 10 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Just had a phone call from Pugeout saying my Fault that occured regarding my flashing light is the ECU. Reckon the Month old battery has caused it to spike and knackered the initial process that tells fuel system to engage. Any Ideas? Is this garbage or sound about right. There charging me 3 1/2
• Vectra airbag ECU 31 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, I foolishly jump started my car and finished up with the airbag light on and was advised it needed resetting by the vauxhall dealer cost £40 result was they said I needed a new ECU,instead I have purchased a second hand unit and fitted it but the airbag light remains on, the car it came
• rover 400 EKA Codes 7 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Can any one tell me how to obtain EKA code for a rover 400 1.4 1995 or can any one tell me how to match a new ecu to the alarm immobiliser ECU i have a scanner can i use that to read the ecu's Ps i have been told i can obtain the eka code from the cars log book can any one tell me how to do
• ECU Chipping benefits 3 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone considered getting their car's ECU re-mapped by places such as 'super chips' to give better performance/fuel economy etc? Are the benefits really as good as the companies would have us believe? For my 2.4 Audi I can expect a boost of 12bhp for approx £300 - quite keen but any feedback from
• Peugeot 306 - Peugeot 306 - No Spark 4 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, I bought a 1999 Peugeot 306 1.4 as a non runner, with a suspected ECU fault.  A new ECU had been put on the car, the crank sensor changed but the car still wouldn't start.  The old ECU has been put back on the car.   It turns over, I believe it to be getting fuel
• 2000 vauxhall vectra 2.0 cdx estate - vauxhall vectra ecu problem 9 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  can any one help with ecu problem i have??? car 2000 vauxhall vectra 2.0 cdx estate the problem engine management light comes on when the car is ticking over but goes out when moving,when pulling away from standstill the car has a quite significant
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 01 2.0 Resetting an HDI ECU 30 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  thoughts with error messages relating to intermittent accelerator sensor problems listed in the ECU (sorry didn't note the code nos). The ECU was reset through the diagnostic system and the issue disappeared - all fine and dandy apart from the fee that is. Today the engine management light was on again
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 03 2.0HDi Car not starting 6 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I have an 03 406 estate, 50k miles, HDI 90 with a Siemens ecu. No problems until recently , when it failed to start. Engine would turn ok and tried to start, but cut out before reaching idling speed. When repeated later, same again, but higher revs before shut down (2 secs) Diagnostics indicated
• Renault Modus - ECUs blown after jump start attempt 19 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  sil was in no rush for the car back and the owner of the garage said he would be lenient on the bill if she was patient with them).  The assessment is that the main ECU was faulty and this was duly replaced with a new one.  This still didn't cure the problem and they sent off the steering
• Wheres the ECU in Volvo S80? 7 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Anyone know where the engine control unit on an S80 is located? I've looked in the engine bay, in the passenger compartment and in the boot but can't find...
• Zafira X18XE1 auto '99 - Central locking ECU 24 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  To cut a long story short, my investigations into the sudden cessation of Central locking on this vehicle have ended up with me finding that the controlling ECU in the passenger footwell side panel is fried. Looks like a choke has expired, leaving just the central core remaining