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Vauxhall Astra G Coupe/Convertible - ECU, fault code p0505 astra coupe 17 Jul 2013 (Forum)
Hi I wondered if anybody has any suggestions regarding the above fault p0505 (idle control voltage high) have had this problem for a while .I have changed the throttle bodies twice and had the values adapted to the ecu but the fault still remained, next course of action was to have the ecu sent -
Chrysler Grand Voyager - chrysler grand voyager ecu fried 11 Mar 2013 (Forum)
will putting the leads on the battery the wrong way round when jump starting cause the ecu to fry... as car now will not start.. immobiliser light flashes all dash lights illuminate ..mileage shows.. central locking works off the fob...and bleeps once on close.. i -
Vaux fails to start with another ECU 16 Feb 2005 (Forum)
I have some performance chips to solder into the BOSCH ECU of my 1998 2.5TD Vauxhall Omega. I bought an identical replacement ECU off ebay, but when I fit that, the car refuses to start, if I put mine back it fires at the turn of the key. I am wondering if this is some sort of security -
ECU - help wanted 20 Jul 2003 (Forum)
I have been experiencing an intermittent fault which causes my car to stop suddenly. The local main dealer has tested it extensively (and expensively!), and eliminated everything but the ECU. The ECU was sent away to a specialist who tested it and found nothing wrong. However he did resolder -
Ford Mondeo Estate - ECU 28 Feb 2014 (Forum)
Does anyone know where the ECU is on a 53 plate 2ltr TDCI (130) and how to remove it? Thanks -
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.7CRD - Gearbox ECU 9 Jul 2010 (Forum)
Can anyone tell me where the gearbox ECU is located, please? -
Volvo V40 ECU light 16 Jul 2002 (Forum)
I have a Volvo V40 1.8 which very recently has been indicating an ECU warning light which doesnt go out after restarting the engine or leaving the car overnight....it does go out later at some apparently random interval. Details below...sorry if it is a little long winded. If any experts have any -
1997 Vauxhall Astra MK3 1.6 16V AUTOMATIC X16XEL - I HAVE SEEN A ECU KIT FOR SALE 14 May 2011 (Forum)
I HAVE SEEN A ECU KIT FOR SALE ITS A GENUINE GM VAUXHALL ECU KIT FOR A 1.6 16V MK4 ASTRA THE ENGINE CODE IS X16XEL THIS IS THE COMPLETE KIT!! THE KIT CONSISTS OF 1 X ECU, 1 X READER, 1 X CHIP THIS KIT WILL NOT NEED -
VW/Skoda Tdi ECU's 29 Aug 2006 (Forum)
I read on the site that VW and Skoda Octavia Tdi's can suffer faulty ECU's. I am thinking of buying a 2000 W reg Skoda Octavia 110 TDi with full history and 100,000 miles but am slightly put off by A) A possible ECU fault that afflicts the VW Tdi 110 engine and B) It's had 4 previous owners -
Non-ECU Diesels 5 Oct 2001 (Forum)
In the ?Cavalier Replacement? thread, David Woollard made the point: ?It is still a point everyone has to learn that ECU fuel injection in old cheap cars is going to be a major problem in years to come, often they aren't worth fixing.? He went on to suggest a (non-ECU) Xantia diesel -
ECU repairs - help! 4 Sep 2002 (Forum)
I find myself in the sorry position of having purchased a "new" tuning kit for a Saab 9-5 (consists of new injectors & remapped ECU), and finding that the ECU has not only been fitted before but is faulty. The tuning kit is a genuine Saab item, retails at £825 but I bought it online for £225 -
Toyota Hiace - ECU / Immobilizer 14 May 2012 (Forum)
I need to get access to the ECU/Immobilizer on my Toyota Powervan 2.4d, year 2000. So I can re-chip a new master key, ( Some prat lost my only one ) Me!!!!!! ) . Does anyone know where the ECU or Immobilizer is located on this van ? Any help appreciated. -
Mondeo airbag ecu 15 Feb 2007 (Forum)
Does anyone know if the airbag ecu has to be replaced after the deployment of both front airbags on an '04 Euro 4 Mondeo 130 Ghia X estate? I'm considering purchase of an otherwise relatively undamaged Category D write off and am concerned about the potential cost of pretensioners, airbags, ecu -
Coding 2nd hand ECU '52 Renault Laguna? 19 Dec 2006 (Forum)
Hi, my ECU has had it in my 2002 Renault Laguna 1.8. Does anyone know whether a second hand ecu can be fitted and re-coded to my car or does it have to be a brand new one from renault? Thanks -
Rover 100 ECUs 3 Nov 2004 (Forum)
I've been told that Rover ECUs loose their settings when you disconnect the battery. Does anyone know if this is true and if so can the ECU learn its settings again, or do I need to have it re-programmed? (I need to disconnect the battery for safety reasons when I change the fuel filter) -
opel corsa c - ecu 25 Jan 2015 (Forum)
I got oil in my ecu can u get it fixed for cheap or will i have to buy a new one -
Toyota Corolla 1997- 2001 - ECU and learning 22 Jul 2013 (Forum)
The ECU I have got? In the 2001 1.4 vvti E11 model. Because it may eliminate my rattling sound, which sounds like pinking, but suspect I am not getting enough fuel through at the time and the ECU might need to re-learn something? But is it sufisticated enough to do this? -
VW Golf Mk4 - ECU 24 Jan 2011 (Forum)
My son has a Golf Mk 4 which may have ECU problems. Engine management light comes on, and the revs are cut down. Diagnostics didn't reveal anything, and it seems OK again now. If it is the ECU, is it feasible to get secondhand ones, as I understand they're expensive? Any other ideas -
Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 98 2.0 ecu location 9 Apr 2009 (Forum)
Where is the ecu located in the vectra b. I have an intermittent earth fault with the volume controls on the radio. ( they start to work in a different order). Does any one know if the radio and the ecu use the same earth path. thanks for any help. -
Mazda 3 - How to check for ECU/ABC/ESP fault on Mazda 3 20 Jun 2012 (Forum)
Hi all, My wife is after a Mazda 3 04/05 model, but I am a bit paranoid about the expensive ECU fault that is showing-up on these cars. I have heard that if the ECU is unplugged, there is no indication of the fault. Can anybody tell me where to look to make sure the ECU