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  • golf gti 1.8 turbo ecu(2000)eng.code agu 22 May 2005 (Forum)
    I recently bought a second hand ecu for my golf that i would like to keep as a spare. However i would like to test it on my golf to be happy that it is a good unit.I have connected it to my car but when i switch on the ignition the message 'immobilisor activated' appears on the dash and the engine
  • Vauxhall Zafira - ecu problem 15 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    working also the cooling fan kept running all the time although the engine was not hot at all, then the next day it would not start at all , my friend did another check with his reader but it came up with an error message " conection failed, we tryed several times but cannot seem to connect to ecu , does
  • Vauxhall - Vivaro - 03 1.9 ECU location and removal 20 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    dealer has told us it was the ECU so im going to take it out and send it away myself to get sorted as its much cheaper than they have quoted. The van is still in the garage but im just going to go and get the ECU out myself, so want to do it as quick as possible. Any help on where to find the ECU
  • Renault Laguna II (2001 - 2007) - 2001 1.6 ECU problems 13 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    the ECU had developed a fault and could not be repaired. I now face a hefty bill from a Renault dealer for the repair as the garage who did the service say the fault is a coincidence and not caused by anything they did, but I'm not so sure. Should this screw have been adjusted as I believe it is factory
  • mpg and 'learning' ECUs 26 Sep 2006 (Forum)
    The thread by Westpig got me thinking. In modern ECUs, some of which are purported to be of the 'learning' type, how long does it take for fuel consumption to stabilize at the new driving style? If my Mondeo TDCi 5-speed has such an ECU (correct me if I'm wrong), then I have this evidence
  • Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.8 ecu probs on my vectra? 4 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    that code) engine ecu road tested to identify fault,rechecked for fault codes,only one code stored p1600 for replace ecu-requires new ecu £587.65 fitted oil leak from sump both front drop links worn nail in o/s rear lip on both front discs so had a really good day ......lol questions 1. so whats wrong
  • Jeep Wrangler - Jeep ECU 21 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    Hi my name is martin i'm new to this site, can anyone help me i have a wrangler jeep 1997 4.0 with a immobiliser problem which has stopped working, it is a May & Scofield immobiliser does anyone know if i can change this ECU with one that has not got a built in immobiliser any help
  • Peugeot 206 1.6 HDi 2006 - DPF / FAP / Fuel Additive ECU Location 25 Sep 2019 (Forum)
    Hello guys, I am having problems with my 206 1.6hdi van of 2006 for more than 2 months now and i still wasnt able to fix everything up. Basically, what i am looking to know is the location of the fuel additive ECU on my car so i can unplug it in order to solve the error i
  • Vauxhall Meriva B 2011 - New airbag ECU - advice needed 16 May 2012 (Forum)
    I have a Vauxhall Meriva B 2011 that isn't under warranty. The airbag light was on so I sent the ECU away to have the crash data cleared - but it was lost in the post. I bought a new ECU new from Vauxhall but I think this has to be re-programmed to the car. This is where I get
  • 2002 Laguna faulty ecu connector block 31 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    I have a faulty connection in a block connector that plugs into the ecu, however according to Renault you cant get the block separately so a new wiring loom is needed!! (£400+ just because of a loose connection) I was thinking, could I cut a plug leaving approx 5cm length of wires from a car being
  • Corsa 1.4 ecu fault codes 12 Jun 2003 (Forum)
    Hi - Can anyone please help? Have a 98 Corsa 1.4 single point injection 38000 miles- (all short journeys) ECU light has just started illuminating each journey after about a mile. Can I read the fault codes in any way without buying a gismo? I seem to remember being able to do this with a cavalier
  • Toyota Yaris - DPF cleaning require ECU reprogramming ? 27 Aug 2016 (Forum)
    Does anyone knows if the Toyota ECU require rreprogramming to reset the DPF loading level after the DPF is cleaned? I have asked one of the DPF cleaner garage and they are unsure. They are charging £200 to remove, cleaned and refit to the car. Anyone could comment
  • 306 2.0 hdi - will my ecu need programing 28 Feb 2013 (Forum)
    if i was to put a new(second hand) ecu into my car will i need any codes or anything to program it i know some cars just plug in and they good to go, any one know if a 2000 x reg 306 2.0 hdi will be ok without programing. thanks. Rob
  • Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 52 2.0 DTi ECU remapping 8 Apr 2008 (Forum)
    Hi, wanted to get some extra BHP on my Zafira. Had it imported from Holland in Dec 02 from new. Feels a little underpowered. Had a chap round but he said it did not have a Bosch ECU so he could not do it! Any ideas?
  • ECU reset on Laguna - Dealer only? 1 Mar 2005 (Forum)
    Took my Laguna to the garage today as airbag light is continually on - abs has switched itself off so that light is now on as well. They diagnosed a fault with the ecu and advised me to take car to a Renault dealer to be reset. Is going to the dealer my only option and if so, how much do you reckon
  • Vauxhall Astra G Petrol 1.4 16V (2001) - Astra G 1.4 16V Petrol (2001) questions. 15 Oct 2014 (Forum)
    ... Is there a way I can find the correct Part Numbers of each part I need to replace on my Vauxhall Astra G Petrol 1.4 16V (2001)? ie a web site or similar. I have an Vauxhall Astra G Petrol 1.4 16V (2001) and it turns out it has the wrong ECU unit fitted after a rebuild because of a bump the previous owner
  • Peugeot 306 meridian (S) misfire 15 Apr 2021 (Forum)
    15 minutes on the motorway. My peugeout dealer informed me that the diagnostic log showed a problem with the injectors on cylinder 2 and 3 and that it was not an ECU problem. However replacing the injectors has not rectified the problem and now they dealer feels it is definitely an ECU problem
  • Citroen C3 1.4 Auto 2002. KFV Engine - BSI Dead / ECU Replace 7 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    at replacing the bsi unit along with an ecu and transponder set, but my ECU is sagem. I can't find anywhere another Sagem ECU with the bsi and transponder set. But I can find bosch, Magneti Marelli and Siemens sets. The BSI and fuse board is Siemens. I was just wondering if anyone knows If i can put
  • Peugeot 607 (2000 - ) - 00 2.2hdi Fitting a new ECU - initialization proce 27 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    Hi, does anyone know the procedure for replacing an engine management ECU on a peugeot 607 2.2HDi using Peugeot Planet 2000? I understand a second hand one can not be recoded so I have to buy a new one, does anyone know if this is correct?
  • Mitsubishi Carisma (1995 - 2004) - Where do they hide the ECU in a 04 1.9 D-1D 29 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    I have a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma 1.9 Turbo Diesel Where is the ecu? I've looked in the engine bay,under the dash and removed the centre console. Have i missed the obvious? (probably!) Hope someone has some ideas :)
 

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