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Citroen Saxo 1.1 1996 - Clicking noise from ECU 12 Sep 2013 (Forum)
Can anyone shed any light on a clicking noise coming from the ECU. When I turn the key the ignition lights don't come on. When I put a light load on the battery (which is fully charged) the clicking slows down, with a heavier load the clicking stops, but still no ignition lights -
Renault - Trafic - 04 1.9 Can I swap existing ecu? 11 Feb 2009 (Forum)
Guys/gals. is it possible/feasible to swap out my existing DCI ECU for the larger ECU from the Traffic range? I carry goods almost to the allowed weight limit and the van is poor in performance and economy. Any help would be much appreciated. Thx I have posted prior to this in relation to poor -
Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - ECU problems 25 Oct 2008 (Forum)
hya could any one help me with a ECU problem i had a diagnostic test done on it and there no power and got told it was the ecu so i got one from the scrapper and it wont work does any1 have any advice on how i can make it work it worked one day but didnt on that night so i moved the wires -
Celica ECU..am i being ripped off? 20 Feb 2006 (Forum)
My Toyota Celica(new type - 2000YR) has just failed its MOT, because of a faulty ECU. The dealership is quoting £870 to replace and fit a new one. I was hoping to sell the car, which has been faultless till this problem and don't want to spend this money unless I have too? Does anyone have any -
Merc E220 W124 ECU 25 Feb 2002 (Forum)
My sisters L reg E220 estate is having cold start problems - It does not idle properly when cold and one has to stomp on the accelerator. Our local Merc specialist changed the throttle body (300 quid), still no joy, he now says that the diagnosis computer points to the ECU (1000 quid). He also got -
Toyota MR2 - ECU light 29 May 2017 (Forum)
Hello. Can someone please advise me what it could potentially mean if the ECU light doesn't come on at all? I am used to the light coming on for a few seconds and then going off when starting the vehicle. However, with no obvious cause, the light doesn't come on at all. The car is a Mk3 MR2 -
Daihatsu Sirion 2005-2010 - ECU, Electric Steering and Water Pump faults 19 Sep 2013 (Forum)
I have heard that there are problems with the ECU, electric steering and water pump with the Daihatsu Sirion . Has anyone on here had any problems? Would there be any signs of these problems or would the car just stop working? -
peugoet 306 2.0 hdi x reg 2000 - ecu will it need programing 26 Feb 2013 (Forum)
hi could anybody tell me if i can plug a different ecu into my car without programing it or am i one of the unlucky ones who has a naughty car. -
Ford Fusion 2 (Durashift) - ECU and/or activation motor failure 3 Jan 2011 (Forum)
If the ECU and/or activation motors fail on the above model is it likely to be a sudden or instant occurrence or does it take place over a period of time? If it does take place over a period of time can someone advise what the symptoms of the impending failure would be? -
Mazda 323 (1998 - 2003) - 99 1.8 ECU problem - what next? 31 May 2009 (Forum)
Well Ive had a Mazda 323 gsi for bout 6 months. Out of the blue it just stopped. Took it to the garage and told it may be an ECU rpoblem. What sholud I do next? Srcap or repair? -
ECU remapping - Renault Trafic 1.9 DCi 26 Apr 2006 (Forum)
Hi there, I'm looking for advice regarding "superchipping" my Renault Trafic 1.9 DCI 100PS. Will it improve my van's performance with regards to fuel economy and increased BHP??? Are there any downsides to ECU remapping?? And who would you recommmend to do this?? Look forward to any replies!!! -
ECUs 14 Oct 2001 (Forum)
With all cars nowadays having ECUs what do you independant garage owners or mechanics do when you need to diagnose engine or other faults. Is there such a thing as a common diagnostic tool which can be adjusted to suit the paramaters of all cars, or do you have to take customers cars to main -
2008 Corsa CDTi 1.3 - ECU issues 8 Feb 2016 (Forum)
Hi, the car wont go above 3000 revs. i put it in the garage and they are saying i need a new ECU at £850. The yellow spanner light is on but the engine management light does not come on. Everything on the car is working but it just wont go over 3000 revs. Any ideas? -
Ford Focus - ECU Charge Control Kaput 8 Mar 2013 (Forum)
I have a friend with a 2003 Focus 1.8. The battery isn't charging (it's new) and we believe the alternator is okay. I seem to remember that the charging is controlled by an ecu and that it's a common problem for these to die. Anyone know if this is the case and what can be done to repair -
vauxhall astra cabrio - ecu 12 Feb 2012 (Forum)
Hi i own a 02 plate vauxhall astra convertable 2.2l recently i have had lots of problems had most of them fixed bar one witch is a fault on the ecu coming up as a faulty sensor but my car wasnt made with the sensor thats faulty any advice would be great -
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 2005 - power supply relay for ECU 4 Jul 2010 (Forum)
Hi, Further to my earlier post today, does anyone know where the power relay for the ECU is on this car. Ive looked in the Haynes manual and it only mentions a 'power hold relay' in the pre-heating circuit and was wondering is this the same thing? Regards -
suzuki alto ecu 17 Mar 2007 (Forum)
my suzuki alto was towed into a suzuki main dealer by the aa as a none starter(aa man said no fuel being delivered fuel pump working though)after 3 hours labour they said ecu was the problem.with them knowing about the car as a main dealer for suzuki and having all the latest diagnostic machines -
Renault Kangoo ECU code 8 Mar 2005 (Forum)
I have had my ECU on my V reg 655D Kangoo read and have a code of 510. The guy who read it said he cant find what it means, anybody got any ideas? Basicly the Van begins to stutter after start up but does not cut out. Thanks in advance. -
Vectra 2.0dti ECU light at idle 30 Apr 2004 (Forum)
Hi, I've recently been getting my ECU light coming on when I've been driving and then come to a standstill(eg, at lights). The light goes back out again when I start to move again. Any ideas? My car is a Vectra, S-Reg, 2.0DTI with 115,000 miles on it. Reesky -
Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 02 2.0 ECU/Fuel Pump 4 May 2008 (Forum)
When my Astra (2.0 tdi 2002) warms up the rev needle drops to zero and it starts idling. A diagnostic check later and one mechanic claims that the fuel pump needs replacing as does the ECU and another says its the ECU and faulty speed sensor. The total cost of repair (from each mechanic) is about