ECU Controller
29 May 2011, 12:51 PM
#1
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ECU Controller
Hi all,
I have just rexcently purchased my second subaru, first one was a uk turbo WRX 1999 and gutted when i sold it,
So....
I chopped in my BMW and got me a bugeye WRX 2001.
There is an ECU controller in the middle/top of the dash i have never seen this before and wonder if anyone can help?
It is currently not on? i have been give a lead to it?
Is it worth keeping?
what does it do apart from the obvious?
Thanks
I have just rexcently purchased my second subaru, first one was a uk turbo WRX 1999 and gutted when i sold it,
So....
I chopped in my BMW and got me a bugeye WRX 2001.
There is an ECU controller in the middle/top of the dash i have never seen this before and wonder if anyone can help?
It is currently not on? i have been give a lead to it?
Is it worth keeping?
what does it do apart from the obvious?
Thanks
29 May 2011, 01:15 PM
#2
Does it say anything on it to give us a clue, the extra's I have on my dash are a SECS monitor (gives out ECU info), defi controller, and a AVCR (boost controller)......all have the make and model 
Shaun
Shaun
29 May 2011, 02:27 PM
#4
Yep.......That's what I've got. It plugs into the OBD II port under the dash and interrogates the ECU for info and displays it. Can be fitted with extra sensors for oil temp and pressure as well.
Can read codes and re-set the ECU
so deffo worth keeping as the ECU was DENSO's first for the impreza and a bit buggy LOL
It should come on with the ignition, if not try pressing the buttons at the bottom right.
Shaun
Can read codes and re-set the ECU
so deffo worth keeping as the ECU was DENSO's first for the impreza and a bit buggy LOLIt should come on with the ignition, if not try pressing the buttons at the bottom right.
Shaun
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29 May 2011, 04:47 PM
#9
No harm at all, all it does is read the ECU and provide info and warnings and has no actual "control" over the ECU apart from resetting.
As people have said very useful to have
Shaun
As people have said very useful to have
Shaun
30 May 2011, 09:19 PM
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31 May 2011, 06:52 PM
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That's excatly the same as mine.
I located the plug under steering wheel to find it missing, the slot is there but no connections, I had a deep look under the steering rack and found nothing!!
How bloody weird...!
Another question, if the ecu has been mapped and you reset it via this unit, would it put the ecu back to standard? Don't want to be doing that...!
Also is it possible to take a pic of the end that connects under steering wheel and the connection type under steering wheel?
Your help is much apppppreciated....
I located the plug under steering wheel to find it missing, the slot is there but no connections, I had a deep look under the steering rack and found nothing!!
How bloody weird...!
Another question, if the ecu has been mapped and you reset it via this unit, would it put the ecu back to standard? Don't want to be doing that...!
Also is it possible to take a pic of the end that connects under steering wheel and the connection type under steering wheel?
Your help is much apppppreciated....
31 May 2011, 07:10 PM
#18
I'll take a few pics later.........it's bath time The re-set just clears fault codes and the learning side of the ECU. It can't actually re-map anything as the map is held on EPROM which the unit can't change.
Shaun
The re-set just clears fault codes and the learning side of the ECU. It can't actually re-map anything as the map is held on EPROM which the unit can't change.Shaun
31 May 2011, 09:13 PM
#19
That's excatly the same as mine.
I located the plug under steering wheel to find it missing, the slot is there but no connections, I had a deep look under the steering rack and found nothing!!
How bloody weird...!
Another question, if the ecu has been mapped and you reset it via this unit, would it put the ecu back to standard? Don't want to be doing that...!
Also is it possible to take a pic of the end that connects under steering wheel and the connection type under steering wheel?
Your help is much apppppreciated....
I located the plug under steering wheel to find it missing, the slot is there but no connections, I had a deep look under the steering rack and found nothing!!
How bloody weird...!
Another question, if the ecu has been mapped and you reset it via this unit, would it put the ecu back to standard? Don't want to be doing that...!
Also is it possible to take a pic of the end that connects under steering wheel and the connection type under steering wheel?
Your help is much apppppreciated....
31 May 2011, 10:17 PM
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yeah i had a good look under there, could not see anything...
Now for some unknown reason my 'A' pillar gauges lights are not working... AAHHHHHH
Im heading on my holidays tomorrow so ill sort when i get back.. gonna have to drive a Chevy whilst im out in the states, GUTTED..!
Now for some unknown reason my 'A' pillar gauges lights are not working... AAHHHHHH
Im heading on my holidays tomorrow so ill sort when i get back.. gonna have to drive a Chevy whilst im out in the states, GUTTED..!
31 May 2011, 10:48 PM
#21
Hi
Best of luck with the chevvy.......I've had a couple in the states and way better than Fords LOL
If Tinypic is working there should be a pic of the OBD Plug, the cable and one of my cockpit..here goes LOL
[IMG]http://i54.tinypic.com/2s16mhw.j
Shaun
Best of luck with the chevvy.......I've had a couple in the states and way better than Fords LOL
If Tinypic is working there should be a pic of the OBD Plug, the cable and one of my cockpit..here goes LOL
[IMG]http://i54.tinypic.com/2s16mhw.j
Shaun
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