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Old 12-01-2010, 07:30 PM
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Anyone interested in a ECU swap, i have a Powerchip Tuned Ecu and would like to see if anyone would swap with a stock Ecu. I have all the proof for the powerchip tune.
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UMMMM you can't swap Ecu's...
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UMMMM you can't swap Ecu's...
exactly what I was thinking...
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Originally Posted by skeeter
UMMMM you can't swap Ecu's...
Why not? Please enlighten me. Thanks!
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Like just about every other major electronic componant on these cars, the ECU is coded vehicle-specific. And in case of the ECU, swapping in another will fail when the car authenticates its security processes. A dealer *might* be able to reprogram the hell out of it, but chances are it won't be a simple plug-n-play.
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic
Like just about every other major electronic componant on these cars, the ECU is coded vehicle-specific. And in case of the ECU, swapping in another will fail when the car authenticates its security processes. A dealer *might* be able to reprogram the hell out of it, but chances are it won't be a simple plug-n-play.
Thanks! (love your sig BTW)
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic
Like just about every other major electronic componant on these cars, the ECU is coded vehicle-specific. And in case of the ECU, swapping in another will fail when the car authenticates its security processes. A dealer *might* be able to reprogram the hell out of it, but chances are it won't be a simple plug-n-play.
nice to see you posting buddy
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Thanks esqyankee - I appreciate it!

Hey Gene!!! How the hell have you been??? Look at Mr. Moderator! Great decision - can't think of a more balanced, fair, objective, and knowledgeable member for the role. I drop in every once in a while. The 'allure' of the car itself has waned a bit with age (and finances). I'm SERIOUSLY considering an upgrade (08 M5 or so), but I'm in the middle of relocation and home sale so....sigh.

My baby now has 128k unwarranted miles on the OD :-( And she's popping up these random overheating errors. Yet, coolant temps running stay between 205 and 215 (I keep an Actron CP9145 scanner plugged in. Using the PID map, it displays engine temp, MAF pressure, RPMs, etc...). Took it to the dealer. He checked the key - car is reporting 178 F. Replaced Aux. Fan switch near radiator. Water pump shows good flow. When error is on-screen, I can remove the cap without much drama (highly dangerous in a real overheat situation). No coolant loss. A real head scratcher...
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