kevpott

iTrader: (2)

hi all just a quick one . im looking at getting another ecu thats got a ecutec map and license for my my2000 . would i be able to just plug it in or would i have trouble with the standard immobaliser and have to have it recoded to the ignition key . i also have the subaru alarm and immobaliser fitted with the key pad in the glove box

Splitpin

Provided the EcuTeK ECU you are getting is based on UK/European market firmware codebase (i.e. AE800/801/802) you can just plug it in and everything will be fine.

If the ECU is based on JDM firmware, you will have to reconfigure the wiring in the ECU plugs - and in doing so you will bypass the transponder based immobiliser.

Your insurer may want to know about this, although as you should still have two channels of immobilisation delivered via the Sigma alarm, your premium shouldn't be significantly affected.

kevpott

iTrader: (2)

thanks for the info . found out now it is from a uk spec . looks like its time to tell the wife what i want for xmas . lol

Splitpin

Nice one. It's worth checking before money changes hands both how suitable (or otherwise) the existing map will be, and also whether the license on it has been left open - or can be utilised without further cost by your nearest TeK tuner.

kevpott

iTrader: (2)

ive been told its mapped for a full decat pannel filter and worlbra 255 fuel pump and the car was making 280 bhp . ive got all yhe same mods except the fuel pump . so im hoping mine will go up to 280 with it fitted as i havent managed to get mine mapped . i will find out if it can still be mapped . thanks kev

Splitpin

Do not simply assume that yours will run safely on the new ECU, even if you change the fuel pump. An ECU custom mapped for another car is by no means guaranteed to run safely on yours, even if the hardware is otherwise identical.

If you drop it in, you need to be running a KnockLink, at least, to get some reassurance. Ideally you'd have it checked over by a competent mapper or Subaru specialist.