Topic: WTD: 2001 3.0 Manual ABS ECU (Read 2515 times)

RN55ONE · « **on:** 10 January 2013, 16:40:25 »

Wanted - ABS ECU to fit a 3.0 manual elite - 2001 (facelift).

albitz · « **Reply #1 on:** 10 January 2013, 16:47:26 »

Got one from a 3.0 auto facelift elite,year 2000 .I dont think transmission type makes any difference,but it would be best to check.

Do you want the pump with ECU attached or just the ECU by itself ?

RobG · « **Reply #2 on:** 10 January 2013, 17:15:43 »

Quote from: Albitz on 10 January 2013, 16:47:26

Got one from a 3.0 auto facelift elite,year 2000 .I dont think transmission type makes any difference,but it would be best to check.
Do you want the pump with ECU attached or just the ECU by itself ?

Needs to be like for like or will need a reconfig

albitz · « **Reply #3 on:** 10 January 2013, 17:45:08 »

Didnt know like for like was to that extent.Thanks Rob.

TheBoy · « **Reply #4 on:** 10 January 2013, 19:20:36 »

Its coded to immobiliser ecu as well.

Whats wrong with the current one. they are robust

albitz · « **Reply #5 on:** 10 January 2013, 20:18:45 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 10 January 2013, 19:20:36

Its coded to immobiliser ecu as well.

Whats wrong with the current one. they are robust

You sure ? I wish I had a fiver for every post Ive read about loss of ABS/TC/speedo etc. $:-\$

serek · « **Reply #6 on:** 10 January 2013, 21:36:03 »

Quote from: Albitz on 10 January 2013, 20:18:45

Quote from: TheBoy on 10 January 2013, 19:20:36
Its coded to immobiliser ecu as well.

Whats wrong with the current one. they are robust

You sure ? I wish I had a fiver for every post Ive read about loss of ABS/TC/speedo etc. $:-\$

that about right , replace few of those and never had any problem
cant see any different if is program to manual or auto

Jimbob · « **Reply #7 on:** 10 January 2013, 21:46:28 »

coding has engine size and gearbox type, you also get very weird goings on if you have a new blank ecu as I did when I bought my last car.

I think TB has read engine ECU not ABS Ecu

RN55ONE · « **Reply #8 on:** 11 January 2013, 19:55:15 »

My speedo has started to go down to zero and the TC light comes on.
I only replaced it just over a year ago.

If anyone does have one, please msg me.

albitz · « **Reply #9 on:** 11 January 2013, 20:10:00 »

Well,I have one but Im currently confused as to whether it would be suitwble for you. $:-\$

TheBoy · « **Reply #10 on:** 11 January 2013, 20:16:55 »

Ignore me, I'm talking shit. Can't read, sorry

albitz · « **Reply #11 on:** 11 January 2013, 20:43:37 »

So - will an ABS ECU from a year 2000,facelift,3.0 auto be suitable. ? $:-\$

Entwood · « **Reply #12 on:** 11 January 2013, 20:46:47 »

Just my 2p's worth .. a second hand unit may well be about to fail in exactly the same manner as your old one ... there is no way of knowing .. for that reason I had mine (on the old 2.5 ) repaired ... no need to worry about configuration as it is "your" ECU .. and it came with a 2 year warranty .... £130 then don't know how much now...

Worth a thought ?

TheBoy · « **Reply #13 on:** 11 January 2013, 20:52:13 »

Quote from: Albitz on 11 January 2013, 20:43:37

So - will an ABS ECU from a year 2000,facelift,3.0 auto be suitable. ? $:-\$

No, wrong gearbox

serek · « **Reply #14 on:** 11 January 2013, 20:56:39 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2013, 20:52:13

Quote from: Albitz on 11 January 2013, 20:43:37
So - will an ABS ECU from a year 2000,facelift,3.0 auto be suitable. ? $:-\$
No, wrong gearbox

can you explain why this ecu wont work please

what symptoms will be seen

albitz · « **Reply #15 on:** 11 January 2013, 21:33:29 »

Quote from: Entwood on 11 January 2013, 20:46:47

Just my 2p's worth .. a second hand unit may well be about to fail in exactly the same manner as your old one ... there is no way of knowing .. for that reason I had mine (on the old 2.5 ) repaired ... no need to worry about configuration as it is "your" ECU .. and it came with a 2 year warranty .... £130 then don't know how much now...

Worth a thought ?

Depends on budget imo.Second hand is a gamble,but £100 cheaper than a repair,so if someone is running the car on a tight budget (as many are these days) they may consider second hand more viable for them.

Terbs · « **Reply #16 on:** 11 January 2013, 22:23:27 »

I may be wrong, but.....

I believe that provided the part numbers are identical, then it would fit any version using that part. Example is I bought a second hand one from DLK that came from a 3.0ltr, fitted it to my 2.5ltr, then TB programmed it for my 2.5ltr and its perfect

Entwood · « **Reply #17 on:** 11 January 2013, 22:34:41 »

Quote from: terbert on 11 January 2013, 22:23:27

I may be wrong, but.....

I believe that provided the part numbers are identical, then it would fit any version using that part. Example is I bought a second hand one from DLK that came from a 3.0ltr, fitted it to my 2.5ltr, then TB programmed it for my 2.5ltr and its perfect

That's the nub .. if it is NOT from the same engine/transmission/body type (?) then it needs re-configuring via tech2 .. and not everyone is close to a tech2 ..

so same config or repair to get around the config issue