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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 -
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. -
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 -
Peugeot 807 MPV (2003 - 2010) - 04 2.0HDi Where is the fuel additive ECU ? 1 Mar 2009 (Forum)
I am in the midst of a "Minimum Fuel Additive Level" situation now and the dealer's dignostic report has many faults including the Fuel Cap Sensor and Fuel Additive ECU. Since there are so many faults I suspect a wiring / connector problem. Can anyone tell me where the Additive ECU is located? I -
Golf 2 ECU Probs? 14 Oct 2004 (Forum)
Having had to change the ECU on the car approx 6months ago, it's showing the same symptoms once again. On attempting to start the car from cold, it is turning over a number of times before eventually struggling to start. Then once started, it will struggle once or twice before running as normal -
Golf ignition failure problem. 5 Jun 2003 (Forum)
unable to diagnose despite having all the fancy gear. Owner has found that if he unplugs and replaces the plug to the ECU, vehicle will restart immediately. ECU is Siemens 5WP4-256 ( 037-906-125R ) Does this ECU have some form of immobilizer circuit that may be mall functioning and is it safe to do -
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... -
Peugeot 207S 1,4CC- 2008 - Peugeot 207S 2008 water in ECU problem 23 Feb 2018 (Forum)
Peugeot 207S 2008 water in ECU problem You 15 minutes ago I have a Peugeot 207 1.4S 2008 with water getting into the ECU causing the car to constantly come to a halt. I bought the car 6 months ago from a 2nd hand garage and the problems started -
KIA Ceed CRDI 2.0l Sport 2009 - Lack of performance after mandatory ecu upgrade 15 Jun 2019 (Forum)
Hi, after a main dealer ecu update the performance has dropped off alarmingly and the drive is very disappointing compared to previously.Max torque before was from 1800 to 2000 rpm, I don't know where it is now for there is no 'wow' acceleration factor. I would want the procedure reversed -
Ford Galaxy 2.0TDI 2010 - Galaxy 2010 - ECU problems caused by speedo? 27 May 2015 (Forum)
with speedo and ECU. £800 to replace or he can repair for £200. Anyone heard of this? -
Do ECU tunes work? 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Regarding ECU tune-ups. Do they increase the power/ torque/ mpg as stated? Are they worth the investment? -
Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1998 - Immobiliser/Key/ECU reset 20 Jan 2009 (Forum)
Just had my 1998 Ford Focus towed to the Ford Dealers by the RAC as the immobiliser is frozen on and all the codes lost in the key and ECU unit. Radio display says "CODE --------". Any ideas how much it will cost to have it all reset and a new key? Also, is it a big job as I need my car more -
Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 1999 2.0 ECU error codes 18 Aug 2008 (Forum)
Hi all new to this, i have a vectra 2.0 petrol 1999 t reg, Having some problems ecu light on all the time idle poor and only revving to 4500rpm, have done the paper clip trick and have a number of codes, camshaft sensor, intake air temp sensor and Hego oxygen sensor can anyone advice on this as i -
Peugeot 406 ABS ECU 7 May 2003 (Forum)
Over the weekend the ABS dashboard light on our 1998 406 2.1TD GLX Estate came on and refused to go out. I booked the car into our local Peugeot dealer who have just called me to advise that the car needs a new ABS ECU at a cost of £ 490.- plus labour and VAT. It's going to cost the best part -
Toyota Aygo - Ecu replacement or not 12 Aug 2021 (Forum)
If swapping a bare engine ..all wiring and sensors back to original positions will the engine run without replacing or re setting the Engine management... -
Citroen Xsara - Citroen xsara ? ECU fault 13 Jun 2012 (Forum)
a 'download' from Citroen. Got the car back (not really sure what had been diagnosed or fixed possibly new sensor put in) I do know that they put in a new water pump. Now car is coughing and jumping when it has been driven for over 30mins. they checked ECU for codes (there were about six -
Vauxhall Astra G Diesel - Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTI ECU/Fuel Pump Problem Help 7 Oct 2010 (Forum)
trying various things he was told to buy a new diesel pump. His has the ECU on top with 2 large connector blocks,1 at either end so a 2nd hand one from an 03 Astra was bought and fitted but it won't start at all now. He then bought the OPCOM interface and software in the hope of reprogramming the new ecu -
Peugeot 406 starting problems 26 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 406 diesel 1999. It cut out on the motorway, after having about a week of starting problems. Diesel is getting to the injectors, and... -
Focus Fast Idle Problems - ECU ? 8 Nov 2004 (Forum)
talk of problems with some early Focus ECUs, can anyone shed any light on this and give any pointers so that I can get it fixed. Thanks Very much Bobby