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• ENGINE ECU: Where can I have the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of my car re-mapped? (FAQs)
  for increased performance, different performance characteristics, better fuel economy, or to run on a different grade of fuel. This can be done internally, by dismantling the engine ECU and either replacing or re-programming the chips inside, or externally, by altering the signals from the ECU to the fuel
• JUMP STARTING: What is the correct way to jump start a car? (FAQs)
  and the possibility of damaging the ECU. Some modern cars actually have a negative terminal post in the vicinity of the battery to allow jump leads to be connected. Slightly more worrying, the suggestion to connect the negative jump lead first when jump starting a vehicle. I have never seen a definitive
• GARAGE SERVICING: How can I find a reputable garage  to service or repair my car? (FAQs)
  some moisture inside it. Never ever admit to this, especially if it's the multipoint connector to the ECU. Always diagnose that the ECU needs replacing at a cost of £500 plus. The Lambda Laugh If the diagnostic interrogator and an emissions test isolate the exhaust Lambda
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  Top 10: Diagnostic scanners (Article)
  a wireless dongle and, among its myriad capabilities, it can be used to code ECUs, clear faults, reset tyre pressure sensors, program injectors and log data. It also comes with numerous manufacturer-specific diagnostic port adapters, as well as an extensive support and update network. Generic OBD-II Code
• DPFs: What are they and why do they go wrong? (FAQs)
  the engine management computer (ECU) takes control of the process. Active Regeneration Active Regeneration occurs when the level of soot in the filter reaches around 45%. The ECU makes small adjustments to the fuel injection timing and increases the exhaust gas temperature
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  Review: Honda CB125R (2018) (productReview)
  shoulder blocking our view of what was happening behind us. The bike comes with ABS as standard, but Honda has added an  Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) too. This set-up means the ECU uses the information from the IMU to optimise the front and rear braking
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Sprinter 2013-2018 (Article)
  the ECU to throw up warnings. Plugging it into a diagnostic machine should locate any issues.  The paint on Sprinters has always been an issue, and while newer models don’t tend to suffer quite as much, do a thorough inspection of the bodywork before buying, and try to have
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  Superchips Boosts BMW E90/E92 320d to 220bhp 7 Nov 2009 (News)
  Vehicle remapping specialist Superchips Ltd has announced the launch of a new, warrantied performance ECU upgrade for the popular BMW 320D featuring the 2.0-litre, 175bhp turbo diesel powerplant. Superchip’s electronic calibration technicians identified a number of performance
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  Superchips launches Astra VXR upgrade 30 Jul 2013 (News)
  Superchips has launched an ECU remap for the Astra VXR which adds 23PS and an extra 61Nm of torque along with sharper throttle response, while retaining all the Vauxhall factory electronic failsafes
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  Independent Solves Problem of Teves Mk 60 ABS Pumps 19 Mar 2010 (News)
  ECU Testing Ltd has finally finished the development for a full rebuild for the common Pressure sensor fault for the VW Golf, Touran, Audi A3, Seat Leon, Toledo, Altea & Skoda Octavia. They completely rebuild the pressure sensors, ABS modulator block
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  Superchips Announces Enhancements for 2010MY Cars 28 Feb 2010 (News)
    Superchips has announced the launch of a diverse range of remaps for a wide variety of popular 2010 model year cars. Building upon Superchips 33 years of electronic expertise, the mass launch centres on 2010 model year cars which feature the Bosch MED17 and EDC17 ECU’s
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  Mitsubishi Recalls Grey Evos 19 Jul 2001 (News)
  Mitsubishi has announced a recall of all Lancer Evolution IV and Evo V models built between December 1996 and July 1998 that have reached the UK. The recall involves replacement of the Anti Yaw Control ECU which has been improperly programmed. This controls the power split to the left and right
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  Drivers urged to tackle tech-led car crime 23 May 2014 (News)
  either fool the car into thinking the owner’s smart key is present by using radio transmitters, or plug directly into the on-board diagnostic unit to access the engine control unit (ECU), where a thief can programme a blank key to start the car. Thieves can steal a vehicle in just 10 seconds
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  Button-Start Car Thefts on the Increase 4 Aug 2012 (News)
  to download the security information from the ECU and start the car's engine. With either no steering wheel lock or an electronic steering wheel lock, the car can then simply be driven away. Trackers help, but not that much because the cars are quicky 'containerised' or dismantled for parts
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  Subaru reduces WRX STI price 24 Aug 2012 (News)
  -litre 300PS all-wheel drive performance car, but those hankering for more performance can upgrade for £1599. That increases performance to 340PS, by way of altered ECU settings and a tweaked exhaust system. The upgraded 340R model will hit 60mph in 4.7 seconds, with improved in gear
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  Subaru Impreza WRX and STi now even better value 22 Apr 2010 (News)
  . The Performance Packs, developed in conjunction with Banbury-based tuning experts, Prodrive, adds a reconfigured ECU and high-flow sports exhaust to the Impreza's already impressive performance arsenal. The 18-inch alloy wheels, meanwhile, give the car a more aggressive, purposeful stance and improve handling
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: Toyota takes the iRoad 4 Mar 2013 (News)
  features Active Lean technology, a system that uses an ECU to calculate how much lean the i-Road needs in every corner. Its three-wheel stance also means that the rider/driver does not need to put their feet on the ground at rest, meaning the rider/wider doesn't need to wear a helmet, and the bodywork can
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Ferrari reveals improved California 8 Mar 2012 (News)
  controlled by an even faster ECU. There are stiffer springs for more precise body control combined with a comfortable ride. Meanwhile the California benefits from faster turn-in with smaller steering wheel angles thanks to a new steering box with a 10 per cent quicker steering ratio
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  Honda Legend: Just £249.99 a Month 21 Feb 2009 (News)
  Driver Airbag Dual Curtain SRS Airbag Dual Front SRS Airbag Dual Side SRS Airbag Dual Zone Climate EBD + VSA ECU Engine Immobiliser Electric Front Seats Electric Steering Column Electric
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  Time warp Porsche 924GTR to go under the hammer 29 Jun 2016 (News)
  only be described as a time capsule with everything original throughout, even down to handwritten stickers on the loom and the last two numbers of the chassis and engine number written on the ECU in marker pen. Just 17 examples of the 924 Carrera GTR were made available to private customers