I was given a choice between having my fried ECU fixed or installing a new one. Now I know if I use a new one, the running time won't match and there won't be a readout of over revs. But the car has been out of warranty for years so I'm not worried about that.

My thought is that fixing a fried ECU could have the potential to be problematic, so I'm leaning to a new one.

Is there anything else I should consider?

 

Your current ecu is EASILY repaired, with no reliability issues.

 

How about a wet ECU?

 

I can look at it... Water damage usually causes damage beyond repair.

Just a heads up...I usually have at least 1 remaned ecu in the shop at all times.

 

Where can you get an extra ecu and how much are they? Just curious.

 

Speaking of ECU's............

 

Only issues is you need to have the new ECU "programmed" for your car. To do this you need PST2 or PIWIS.

 

A very easy process. This is also something that any EPL dealer can take care of for our customers.

 

I would like to know this also. I wondering if mine is malfunctioning; they cannot find the source of my CEL yet (2nd day).

 

well cuase i just went through that same ordeal . it depends what kind of damage is done to the ecu. it may something fairly simple , or it may be somethimg difficult and would have to tear it almost completely apart to find the issue and repair it .... so most shops charge 100-130 and hr ... and most of the time it requires more then 3 hrs to fix it, yiu can get a used one for around 400 .. easyer to get a new one then digging to find the problem in the old one.

they jsut program it for your car . switch over whatever needs to be switched over and your done.

 

So does this mean that for $400 any over-revs could be removed? Or would a reputable dealer want to copy those values from the original ecu?

Kind of scary if this process totally removes that from detection on a PPI and for $400 it would probably be worth it for resale value on the private market.

 

I dunno about overrevs but Tony has been kindly and gently trying to tell you in two posts that he can fix it. The guy knows his stuff......might consider giving him a call before buying another one....

Remember, he is a sponsor.....also remember he is not the kind of guy who will jump in kicking and screaming saying BUY IT FROM ME!!!

good luck w/ it...hope you get it sorted out
Tom.

 

Guys, Shark01 is not looking to buy a new ecu or asking where he can get his fixed. He can get it fixed for free or replaced for free and he is trying to decide which is the best choice.

My answer: There is no best choice, either is fine. But if you can get a "brand new" one, go for it.

 

gotcha...oops...

 

If anyone has a spare ECU for sale, I am interested in finding one for an alternate race gas tune file. Please PM me with price...