dvid

Is this any good? I need an ECU and wondered if it will work if he has taken the superchip out

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...e=STRK:MEWA:IT

Any advice would be good cos i need one to sort out the cutting out issues im having

dvid

dvid

GARETH T

dvid, what you getting ratty for??
you havent realyl said much have you?
what year is your car?
do you know if the imobilser is tied into the ecu on these cars?

DazC

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Some more info would be handy!!

While all you good people are gazing into your crystal balls and dealing tarot cards to answer the question, do you think you could tell me Saturdays lottery numbers?

dvid

lol sorry guys not ratty at all just my way of bttt!!

my car is a 98 and no idea about the immobiliser

DazC

iTrader: (1)

I assume an 98 GTI Escort then?

It will physically fit but it won't run the car due to the immobiliser. The key is matched to the receiver on the ignition barrel which inturn is matched to the ECU...

I am half sure the immobiliser is part of the ECU on these cars.

Have a look at your ECU and see what number it is.....there are loads of variations to the EEC ECU....

dvid

ok lol i have run out of time anyway, My fault for leaving it so late, I didnt know it would be so complicated!

I have a ROM failure on my current ECU so was hoping to get another cheay one ilke that but looks like things may not be that simple!

thanks very much for your help

dvid

oops wrong smiley meant thanks a lot!

ECU Monitor Enthusiast

iTrader: (1)

dvid,

1) Rom failures are usually shown up when the ecu has been chipped.
This is perfectly normal in this situation provided the car runs ok.

2) You can have your existing ignition keys reprogrammed into any ford ecu
but this will have to be done by a ford dealer and will cost about £40 per key.
As long as you still have your original RED ignition key otherwise it will
be an extra £80.
(all prices approx)
Assuming the ecu is compatiable with the car.
As its only £10 on ebay its a reasonable gamble !

dvid

ok so a ROM failure is nothing to about then?

only cos ive been havng some running issues although as of late it has been better since cleaning out throttle and carb changing induction kit for standard box, new air flow sensor..

Maybe i will rest easy now.... I think it might be a good idea to find someone who can snoop around my car and tell me exactly what its got fitted etc cos i havent got a clue!

thanks for all your idvice! this is why I use Passion Ford

DazC

iTrader: (1)

My mate had a running problem on his Si which turned out to be a fuse box..... it was hunting all over the place and stalling and generally fooking about.

dvid

yep mine is being a complete wanker too!

revs can be up and down, randomly cuts out after stuttering and a kinda ticking noise from the fuse box (located next to sterring wheel under fog light controls?)

what was his fix?