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[Stallion]

and then bleed the system with Tech2 to open the valves I think

Why is the Tech2 necessary? When I changed my ECU/valveblock we bled the brakes normally.

Is the abs ecu not a simple plug & play?

I replaced the entire assembly as the fault codes related to the valve block, so had to bleed the brakes. If you just change the ECU then bleeding won't be necessary. Considering how bad the access is for a theoretically simple job, I would not attempt to change the ECU in place. But then we all have a different opinion of difficulty and what we will put up with.

Nick when you changed the unit did you match the part numbers or just go withone thats from a similar vehicle?

[Nick W]

The unit was from a similar vehicle, so the part numbers matched.


I was prepared to remove my faulty unit and have BBA(I live near them) repair it, but DBG on here managed to find a used unit that was a fraction of the price; the valveblock repair is expensive. I kept the faulty unit in case I have any problems with the replacement.

[Stallion]

Lucky your not in the dilemma im in?
Big Al has a unit from a 3.2 auto but P/N are completely different.
fleabay has 1 unit the P/N match but its from a 2.6 (also listing states manual )
What would you say is the safer less headache route 

[Nick W]

I would probably go with the unit that matches your car as the programming is more likely to be appropriate.

[Stallion]

I would probably go with the unit that matches your car as the programming is more likely to be appropriate.

Thanks Nick, appreciate the help 

[Shallow Al]

Had to do mine earlier this year. Ecu part number I used to search for was under the ecu unit, near the wires feeding the pump. It was difficult to read when on the car, had to get underneath. got one off a member on here. It was off a manual, mine is auto, but engine size and year matched. It made the lights go out ok, but programmed it for auto anyway.