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[platty]

I am looking to get the TD chipped now that I have sorted all the other problems out. So after sorting my fuel pump out, I was feeling confident and the ECU came out for inspection. The only thing is I'm a bit worried about pulling it to pieces so thought I would post some pictures first and ask for some advice.

How do I get the top board off?

I'm guessing the main chipset(s) are in the middle of the 2x PCB's? Please have a look at the pictures and feel free to advise me to what I should do next to identify if I need to socket the board or not... the pics aren't great, but might give you an idea.

Any help muchly appreciated.

Thanks, Platty

[TheBoy]

Release the white plastic standoff clips, 'unfold' the 2 pcbs (like a book), then take another piccy.

[platty]

Do I have to unplug the ECU to do this? Will this cause any problems if I do?

[TheBoy]

Do I have to unplug the ECU to do this? Will this cause any problems if I do?

yes.

It wont cause problems.

[platty]

Well, I have finally opened up the ECU boards... and I think that it is socketed. I have shown some pictures below - you can make out the socket and the chip being seperate (i think). If anyone could confirm this it would be appreciated!  







Thanks  

[platty]

Does anyone know?  

[Marks DTM Calib]

I cant remember which one it is......I know we got it wrong first time and because they are both memory devices, nothing was damaged.

[platty]

I cant remember which one it is......I know we got it wrong first time and because they are both memory devices, nothing was damaged.

I'm not sure which one either yet... just checking if its socketed or not first. It looks like it to me - but not sure :-/

[Omegatoy]

yep swappable mate!! if the ecu is opened like a book its the lowest one on the right hand side!!! i think damn i cant remember and ive questioned meself now!!! but as siad all that will happen is the car will light up the eml and refuse to run or run very poorly
Omegatoy

[platty]

Thanks, great news! So, looking at the picture below, I need to be replacing the one on the left hand side??



If this is the case, next question - where do I get one!! Money is waiting to be spent!  

TIA Happy Platty  

[Omegatoy]

pm me your email addy with nuber on ecu(ten digit and will email me mate, he will burn you one and you can rejoice in the real power of the diesel!! as well as the far better economy!!
Omegato :yy

[platty]

PM sent matey!  

[TheBoy]

Omegatoy, its 427 iirc, and PM sent.

[Omegatoy]

Omegatoy, its 427 iirc, and PM sent.

and replied to !!! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]

[platty]

The chip is on its way - order placed today... watch this space.

Thanks for everyone's input, its greatly appreciated