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Ecu issues and repair replacement
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cheshire911
Portimao
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I'd guess a replacement is the best solution. Buying a used part is no guarantee. Someome who repairs is a possibility - but do they know what they are doing?
Replacement will be heaps of money I'd guess - its the brain behind the car after all and performs extremely complicated monitoring and functions. I'd say it is four figures - but then I'm no expert.
Replacement will be heaps of money I'd guess - its the brain behind the car after all and performs extremely complicated monitoring and functions. I'd say it is four figures - but then I'm no expert.
need more detail.
What is going wrong?
Repair (clone) is only really an option if you can read all the data off the old ecu. there are guys out there who can sort you out.
As already said you are looking at £1000-1200 for the ecu then dealer coding. not cheap
What is going wrong?
Repair (clone) is only really an option if you can read all the data off the old ecu. there are guys out there who can sort you out.
As already said you are looking at £1000-1200 for the ecu then dealer coding. not cheap
These people are well regarded and may be able to help or offer advice:
http://www.ecutesting.com/
http://www.ecutesting.com/
I had to replace a ECU in a car a few years ago, I got a replacement ECU from a dismantlers for around £150-200, had a dealer reprogramme for another £100. (albeit not Porsche).
A quick look on Ebay shows ECU, Alarm Module and Keys for circa £400-500
A quick look on Ebay shows ECU, Alarm Module and Keys for circa £400-500
nicholas lawrence
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In all my years working on cars I've never seen an ECU go bad. It can happen though, only reason shown at BMW Dealer is people fitting incorrect Coil Packs, or changing just one at a time..
Anyway - you can 'sync' another ECU to run your car. Make sure the numbers on the unit match i.e. 996*** ***** on the label. From there the .bin file on eprom can be copied over, along with the e2prom and processor information.
I'd buy a spare from eBay then post to whichever company mentioned above. Or... as Paul said, pay a premium for the same thing.
Anyway - you can 'sync' another ECU to run your car. Make sure the numbers on the unit match i.e. 996*** ***** on the label. From there the .bin file on eprom can be copied over, along with the e2prom and processor information.
I'd buy a spare from eBay then post to whichever company mentioned above. Or... as Paul said, pay a premium for the same thing.
infrasilver
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eca02apc said:
People from all over the world use these guys above for ECU faults, very well renowned and only 5 minutes from me. I used them for an ABS issue on the missus motor and they weren't too expensive.
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