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[Stallion]

I think i need to go down the route of finding a abs/ecu unit, as jumpy speedo still hasnt resolved.
Think read somewhere they have to be from similar vehicles, so that would be a 3.2.
So if anyone has any lying about eating dust, throw it over to me. 

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Yep, everything else doesn't matter, but engine and gearbox have to be the same, Ive always been led to believe. 

[Terbs]

Maybe talking out the top of my head....but I put a 3.0ltr one on my 2.5 estate, and TB programmed it down. However, the part numbers matched.
So, this may apply to you

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Oh, you can Tech2 any(?maybe not any, but most) ABS ECU to work..because it needs programming to your specific car, because the main ECU and the ABS ECU talk to each other blah blah....  but the secret trick (which isn't a secret, really) is just get one with the same engine and 'box and the car won't know any different. 

[Terbs]

So...in plain English...the part number doesn't matter then.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

As far as I'm aware... only issue would be for instance, such as myself. I need a ABS ECU from a pre-MFL car, because the Traction control system changed onn MFL cars, to a two-channel system, not the single 'cut the power' setup of my car.

Did it on a mates car (MFL) years back, went in the scrappy, popped one out, banged it in, car was sorted immediately, no issues. 

[Terbs]

Good...I know its hijacked the thread a bit, but it gives Stallion a bit more idea what to go for

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Given the amount of 3.2s out there, I'd hope his search won't be too long. 

[05omegav6]

So...in plain English...the part number doesn't matter then.

It does... facelift DBW v6s, so 2.6/3.2 have four channel ABS and also brake the rear wheels as part of the TC management.

[Stallion]

Thats fine guys, glad for all the input.
Doubt i can see any part numbers, so can only go on by 3.2 then. Literally looked on fleabay 2.5/2.6 ones are priced from £30-50. Theres only 1 for a 3.2 and that more than triple the price at £175.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

RobG? Surely he's got a couple of dozen kicking around?

[Terbs]

They are not easy to see...but if you can get a bit of rag in there and give it a bit of a clean on top, then use a torch, you should be able to see the numbers
Anything to save a few bob

[05omegav6]

Thats fine guys, glad for all the input.
Doubt i can see any part numbers, so can only go on by 3.2 then. Literally looked on fleabay 2.5/2.6 ones are priced from £30-50. Theres only 1 for a 3.2 and that more than triple the price at £175.

2.6 and 3.2 should be interchangeable 

But you really need the part number off yours to cross check that you're not being fobbed off with a 2.5/3.0 one...

[Stallion]

I shall get in touch with Mr Rob, and report back to you guys with any sort of numbers im able to see 

[joff]

Thats fine guys, glad for all the input.
Doubt i can see any part numbers, so can only go on by 3.2 then. Literally looked on fleabay 2.5/2.6 ones are priced from £30-50. Theres only 1 for a 3.2 and that more than triple the price at £175.

Entwood had one off me the other month did he use that ? If not I may have another