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Title: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Webby the Bear on 05 April 2011, 19:10:01
before i go mental with the screwdrivers.... am i right in thinking that:

1. get the 4 screws out the stereo and ease this out
2. get the big screw holding the cage to the dash out and slide cage out
3. take 2 phillips head screws out. pull out ECU, unplug, replace and do reverse to put it back together?


also will i need the ''radio code'' when i refit the stereo?

thanks guys  :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Lazydocker on 05 April 2011, 19:10:55
What ECU?
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Webby the Bear on 05 April 2011, 19:14:36
this mate  :y
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/Webbybear/Untitled.png)
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: RobG on 05 April 2011, 19:22:08
That`s the climate control panel :) and it`s held in the surround by two "double" springclips
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Webby the Bear on 05 April 2011, 19:23:45
thanks robg.....

so is what ive said correct? :y
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: RobG on 05 April 2011, 19:25:19
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152745540
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Webby the Bear on 05 April 2011, 19:28:10
thanks rob, i have that stored.... but as i cant take the laptop out with me im gonna memorise it  ::)

do i really have to take the ashtray out to get the climate control panel out?  :-/

also will i need the radio code when i replug back in?

cheers.
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: RobG on 05 April 2011, 19:30:31
Radio code needed (unless it`s been de-activated). Ashtray can remain if you can reach behind to release elec. connectors and the springclips at each end

....ain`t you got a printer then ::)
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Webby the Bear on 05 April 2011, 19:32:34
lol no printer mate

where do i find the radio code?
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: RobG on 05 April 2011, 19:36:25
On the car pass (assuming you`ve got one). Credit card size with radio & immob. codes....but radio code only relevant to the unit fitted @ production. No pass.....VX will bend you over between £15-45
Audio specialist with the gear will unlock it for about £25-30 or contact DaveDND.....or for what they`re worth, get another
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Webby the Bear on 05 April 2011, 19:37:55
nope i have that mate (stored safely in my manual wallet)  :y

so when i plug it back in will the computer ask me to input the code?  :-/
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: RobG on 05 April 2011, 19:42:21
Radio OFF. Ignition ON & radio on & press AS button together. Input code using numbered station buttons. If code was 4567 Press button 1x5....button 2x6 etc (first press will be zero). Once code is in press AS button again to store. Once all done, if you want to de-activate the code request repeat the procedure
Just hope that the code you have is for that actual unit
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Andy B on 05 April 2011, 19:43:14
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nope i have that mate (stored safely in my manual wallet)  :y

so when i plug it back in will the computer ask me to input the code?  :-/

You not get any manuals with your car?   ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Webby the Bear on 05 April 2011, 19:44:40
nice one mate.... i may come back if i balls it up lol  :y

cheers mate
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: RobG on 05 April 2011, 19:44:47
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nope i have that mate (stored safely in my manual wallet)  :y

so when i plug it back in will the computer ask me to input the code?  :-/

You not get any manuals with your car?   ::) ::) ::)
I got two of each........car & audio :D
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: RobG on 05 April 2011, 19:45:18
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nice one mate.... i may come back if i balls it up lol  :y

cheers mate
I`ll be waiting then ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: PhilRich on 05 April 2011, 19:46:54
Webby, if your replacement AirCon control unit is new (as in never fitted to a car) it will be in 'delivery' mode & you will need to have it activated by Tech 2. I have one in my shed that I bought to replace the worn buttons on mine & thought I could just replace the old with the new  ::)
as for needing the radio code, I believe you can turn off the coding but the owners Audio Manual states the sequence of events is on page 17 (CDC6000) only it aint! :( Maybe someone who has done this in the past can help? ;)
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Andy B on 05 April 2011, 19:47:08
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nope i have that mate (stored safely in my manual wallet)  :y

so when i plug it back in will the computer ask me to input the code?  :-/

You not get any manuals with your car?   ::) ::) ::)
I got two of each........car & audio :D

you've not read it then ..............   ::) ::) ;)
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Andy B on 05 April 2011, 19:48:28
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as for needing the radio code, I believe you can turn off the coding but the owners Audio Manual states the sequence of events is on page 17 (CDC6000) only it aint! :( Maybe someone who has done this in the past can help? ;)

You need the code in the first place though
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: RobG on 05 April 2011, 19:48:32
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nope i have that mate (stored safely in my manual wallet)  :y

so when i plug it back in will the computer ask me to input the code?  :-/

You not get any manuals with your car?   ::) ::) ::)
I got two of each........car & audio :D

you've not read it then ..............   ::) ::) ;)
Now why would I need to do that 8-)
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Andy B on 05 April 2011, 19:50:05
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nope i have that mate (stored safely in my manual wallet)  :y

so when i plug it back in will the computer ask me to input the code?  :-/

You not get any manuals with your car?   ::) ::) ::)
I got two of each........car & audio :D

you've not read it then ..............   ::) ::) ;)
Now why would I need to do that 8-)

Ooops! Wrong quote ....... but if you do read it, you can read it out loud for Webby! ............. save him doing it!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: PhilRich on 05 April 2011, 19:51:48
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as for needing the radio code, I believe you can turn off the coding but the owners Audio Manual states the sequence of events is on page 17 (CDC6000) only it aint! :( Maybe someone who has done this in the past can help? ;)

You need the code in the first place though
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Thanks Andy, but Webby has already said he has the carpass? I know i'm getting senile mate but not quite there yet! ;D ;)
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: RobG on 05 April 2011, 19:52:30
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nope i have that mate (stored safely in my manual wallet)  :y

so when i plug it back in will the computer ask me to input the code?  :-/

You not get any manuals with your car?   ::) ::) ::)
I got two of each........car & audio :D

you've not read it then ..............   ::) ::) ;)
Now why would I need to do that 8-)

Ooops! Wrong quote ....... but if you do read it, you can read it out loud for Webby! ............. save him doing it!  ;D ;D ;D
Follow the threads ::) ;D & read `em, don`t just scan `em like the "useless student" ;D ;D
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: RobG on 05 April 2011, 19:54:43
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as for needing the radio code, I believe you can turn off the coding but the owners Audio Manual states the sequence of events is on page 17 (CDC6000) only it aint! :( Maybe someone who has done this in the past can help? ;)

You need the code in the first place though
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Thanks Andy, but Webby has already said he has the carpass? I know i'm getting senile mate but not quite there yet! ;D ;)
Haven`t quite caught up with the rest of us yet then Phil :D :D
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Andy B on 05 April 2011, 19:55:04
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Follow the threads ::) ;D & read `em, don`t just scan `em like the "useless student" ;D ;D

Aye! Come on! There was no need for that!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: PhilRich on 05 April 2011, 20:03:42
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as for needing the radio code, I believe you can turn off the coding but the owners Audio Manual states the sequence of events is on page 17 (CDC6000) only it aint! :( Maybe someone who has done this in the past can help? ;)

You need the code in the first place though
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Thanks Andy, but Webby has already said he has the carpass? I know i'm getting senile mate but not quite there yet! ;D ;)
Haven`t quite caught up with the rest of us yet then Phil :D :D
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No Rob, i'm that far North there's a time lag! ::) ;D
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Webby the Bear on 05 April 2011, 20:46:38
i presume im the 'useless student' lol  ;D ;D ;D i am dumb its fair to say


right on form im stumped at the first hurdle  :-[ :-[ :-[

ive took out the 4 screws with an alan key... but do you think i can get the radio out  :-[ :-[ :-[ it seems to be stuck.

any ideas?

cheers folks
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Jimbob on 05 April 2011, 20:48:27
have you not got the 'double din' keys?

like

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Radio-Removal-Keys-Pair-Double-DIN-PC5-110-/250516708070?pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item3a53f59ae6

and DONT pull on the fascia, expensive mistake to make when it comes off in your hand  :y
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Andy B on 05 April 2011, 20:49:36
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i presume im the 'useless student' lol  ;D ;D ;D i am dumb its fair to say


right on form im stumped at the first hurdle  :-[ :-[ :-[

ive took out the 4 screws with an alan key... but do you think i can get the radio out  :-[ :-[ :-[ it seems to be stuck.

any ideas?

cheers folks

the grubbers are only there to fill the holes & delay Jonny Toerag a few minutes. you need a pair of these too. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Corsa-C-D-Car-Stereo-Radio-Removal-Keys-Tools-/230530123866?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35acaa885a#ht_1964wt_1139
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Webby the Bear on 05 April 2011, 21:00:29
bugger it! lol

thanks andy  :y :y :y
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: Andy B on 05 April 2011, 21:04:00
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bugger it! lol

thanks andy  :y :y :y

Any local radio specialist is going to sell them, even Halfords is likely to aswell.  :y
Title: Re: i have a replacement ECU to fit..... please help
Post by: dbug on 05 April 2011, 21:58:18
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bugger it! lol

thanks andy  :y :y :y


Welcome to OOF newbie  :y ;D

You'll be no good at nickin car stereos then  :) :) ;)

When removing "ECU" or facia - keep any paint spray cans well away  :) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

And by the way the "useless student" is tunnie  :y

HTH