bustaMOVEs

iTrader: (31)

Hi, just wanted to know, if I purchased a second hand alcatek ecu, would it be straight forward for a mapper to map it?
I.e it's not locked or anything is it?
Thanks

ZaKv1

iTrader: (8)

have a look at this >>https://www.scoobynet.com/engine-man...-help-plz.html

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

No, not locked. Simple fit and map.

Assuming it doesn't need updating

TimH

iTrader: (11)

Um...pretty sure they are locked to the original mapper. Unlocking needs to be co-ordinated with AlcaTek as I understand it.

stonejedi

iTrader: (51)

This is correct.SJ.

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

Simon had no issue with mine, he definitely wasn't the previous mapper on the ECU.

Again Duncan just tweaked Simins map wirh no issues.

Unless they contacted Alcatek when I wasn't looking.

TimH

iTrader: (11)

Mappers can usually get the codes from AlcaTek, and this may well have been done without your knowledge (as long as the previous mapper is in agreement I guess). Unless AlcaTek have softened their stance on this of course...not being a mapper, I wouldn't know!

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

I'm gonna guess you know a lot more than I do about ECUs, so I'll ammend my answer to "I don't know"

TimH

iTrader: (11)

bustaMOVEs

iTrader: (31)

Thanks guys, yes I did belive mappers need to contact Andy for a new profile (which maybe a fee added, dependant on mapper, I don't know)
And then mapping fees, in which case could work out same as buying direct?
Not forgetting no warranty by doing it this way as its a second hand ecu?

I'm ordering one via a mapper instead for the sake of saving a couple of pennies (well I thought).

banny sti

iTrader: (68)

Best ordering via a mapper, as If you do need a code Andy is not the easiest guy to get hold of busta

bustaMOVEs

iTrader: (31)

Already decided it, as if I bought a second hand one, I'd only save £100.

Buying new, fitted and mapped. Just need to give mapper a week or so notice.