ECU help. - Page 2

GERFIX · 25th April 2008, 19:47

Maybe it's my screen size, but the thread is "I might have a poo...". Sorry, maybe it's just me.

stocktake · 25th April 2008, 19:48

Very good Gerifix, not got it yet Simon? must be my toilet humor

GERFIX · 25th April 2008, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by stocktake

Very good Gerifix, not got it yet Simon? must be my toilet humor

It's not just me then. Thanks Dave.

Simon · 25th April 2008, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by GERFIX

Maybe it's my screen size, but the thread is "I might have a poo...". Sorry, maybe it's just me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stocktake

Very good Gerifix, not got it yet Simon? must be my toilet humor

Quote:

Originally Posted by GERFIX

It's not just me then. Thanks Dave.

Oh I see now... Very funny....

Thread title changed slightly to protect the innocent....

stocktake · 25th April 2008, 19:57

Back on thread, Brum29 why have they told you that you might!! have a poorly ECU? what are your problems / symptoms

Dave...

GERFIX · 25th April 2008, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon

Oh I see now... Very funny....

Thread title changed slightly to protect the innocent....

Spoilsport

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Glad you got it in the end though

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Simon · 25th April 2008, 20:05

Two threads merged as they are the same thing. Can everyone now re-read everything from the first post to ensure you are all up-to-speed on all the facts as some questions have already been answered from the original two threads.

Thanks.

brum29 · 25th April 2008, 20:55

Hi to all, sorry for the confussion but glad some of it gave you a bit of a giggle. Monday had a diagnostic test put on the car and was told it could be a fault with the airflow sensor and cooling temperature readings and suspect a faulty ECU but they could not confirm exactly what it was. Today had another diagnostic test by a company listed on this site and they confirmed that it was the ECU. So over the weekend will be removing it, hopefully, and send it to The ECU Doctor for repair.

Symptoms were erratic running, loss of power and lots of black smoke appearing at the back of the car, it's diesel by the way.

As you have told me I have to disconnect the battery does this affect any thing else that I need to know about when I connect eveything back up, as I have said I don't have a clue how these engine things work, but at the cost a main dealer would charge for doing the repair I am prepared to have a go, it does not an in built satnav as someone asked. Cheers KB

Simon · 25th April 2008, 20:57

Make a note of the radio code (if you have one) as this will be required when you power the car back up again when you get the ECU back.

brum29 · 25th April 2008, 21:02

Thanks Simon, but as I said " I aknow narthin" where do I get that from. KB

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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Very good Gerifix, not got it yet Simon? must be my toilet humor __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

25th April 2008, 19:57	#15
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Back on thread, Brum29 why have they told you that you might!! have a poorly ECU? what are your problems / symptoms Dave... __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

25th April 2008, 20:05	#17
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Two threads merged as they are the same thing. Can everyone now re-read everything from the first post to ensure you are all up-to-speed on all the facts as some questions have already been answered from the original two threads. Thanks.

25th April 2008, 20:55	#18
brum29 Passed Away Rover 75 Tourer 2L CDT Club SE 2002 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B.V.T - Birmingham Posts: 832 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hi to all, sorry for the confussion but glad some of it gave you a bit of a giggle. Monday had a diagnostic test put on the car and was told it could be a fault with the airflow sensor and cooling temperature readings and suspect a faulty ECU but they could not confirm exactly what it was. Today had another diagnostic test by a company listed on this site and they confirmed that it was the ECU. So over the weekend will be removing it, hopefully, and send it to The ECU Doctor for repair. Symptoms were erratic running, loss of power and lots of black smoke appearing at the back of the car, it's diesel by the way. As you have told me I have to disconnect the battery does this affect any thing else that I need to know about when I connect eveything back up, as I have said I don't have a clue how these engine things work, but at the cost a main dealer would charge for doing the repair I am prepared to have a go, it does not an in built satnav as someone asked. Cheers KB

25th April 2008, 20:57	#19
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Make a note of the radio code (if you have one) as this will be required when you power the car back up again when you get the ECU back.

25th April 2008, 21:02	#20
brum29 Passed Away Rover 75 Tourer 2L CDT Club SE 2002 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B.V.T - Birmingham Posts: 832 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks Simon, but as I said " I aknow narthin" where do I get that from. KB