Can these ECU's be repaired? Wife's car is a 1.4 semi auto fiesta. It wont start & it's showing it's stuck in 4th but it's nuetral. Tried the shift actuators & wiring loom & all is ok.

Anyone had this problem or got the ECU's repaired?

 

Have you had it code read mate?

 

Not seen any probs with these in the dealers, did quick Google and found this

http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums...-problem-easy/

 

Commen for clutch or shift actuator, one is about Ł500 the other Ł800 iirc

 

Yes mate, says clutch selector but it's not as had them checked

I saw that & went to do it but they moved freely & not seized

It's none of them as it's been into a garage & had 2 sets tried on. It's defo ECU related.

 

Thats suprising, out of the three semi-autos i know of locally two have issues with seized motors.

I would imagine someone can repair the modules but i've no idea who. iirc it's a bosch unit so i would assume you could get a reman one from a bosch dealer?

 

if it is the ecu then it will need to be synchronized and positions set up as it has the built in master cylinder so needs neutral position and gear selectors initiliazed

 

I spoke too soon, got one to look at tomorrow

 

Update:

Can someone help or shed any light what im doing wrong?

The car has had 2nd hand actuators & ecu, we've had the car running & will select gears when the ignition is on stage 2, the car will also drive forward (1st & 2nd) but wont go into reverse. The clutch has been bleed up, but when it goes on the IDS to learn the procedures, it will not complete & puts the transmission light back on.

I know the actuators are 2nd hand but they both work...

Any ideas?

 

make sure they are 100% correct part numbers for your vehicle.can be a real issue if not right

 

All part numbers are the same mate.

 

Has the correct tyre size and final drive ratio been flashed in the parameters section of 'module programming' ?

 

I'm not sure mate, I'll ask that question on Monday.

 

Would anyone know how easy it is to convert to manual?

 

Paul did you sort this? the wifes one is doing the same thing.. and i cant find a ecu anywhere!

 

Yes I sorted it mate, its being converted to manual

You won't find a ecu anywhere, only place is fords.

 

how hard is the conversion as i may do the same thing. any help mate would be awesome. L

 

Peddle box
Gear linkages
Folk and clips off a manual gearbox (semi auto box stays in)
Gear stick and cradle
Pipes from the brake resivour to slave cylinder.

 

Nice one Paul. What happens about the inhibitor? Lol

 

It's in the process of being done mate. I know you have to kid the ecu and put a lead direct from the starter motor to get it going and need to blank the transmission light off.