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Old 18-04-2007, 06:23 PM
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whats needed to swap the l6 ecu from a 2wd saph to the later l8 from the 4x4 ?? and how easy is it to do ?
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Old 18-04-2007, 06:25 PM
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correct chip for spec your running,4x4 tps will need to be fitted and DONT forget to change the 2 outer wires that go to it!
Old 18-04-2007, 07:09 PM
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Old 19-04-2007, 03:00 PM
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when you say outer wires do you men the ones on the multi plug ?
Old 19-04-2007, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by smartrs
when you say outer wires do you men the ones on the multi plug ?
Yes, or can be done at the ECU multiplug
Old 19-04-2007, 04:00 PM
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any one got the pin numbers that need to swaped
Old 19-04-2007, 04:08 PM
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30 and 11

not easy doing it at the ECU, much easier on the TPS plug

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Old 19-04-2007, 04:11 PM
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i see now swap on the tps plug not at the ecu end
Old 19-04-2007, 05:36 PM
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You will find the differance in running like chalk and cheese m8, a worth will upgrade i think all will agree

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well thought as my ecu has just about give up i may as well upgrade as i go
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