unlocking ecu

1. danyalson Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Bournemouth Posts: 220 Saxo vtr Mk2

   #1 1st April 2009, 11:21

   hi im breaking a posi blue vtr mk2 and wondering as im selling the ecu, if its better to unlock it first.
   how is this done exactly as i dont no??
   how much shud i sell it for?
   
   cheers
2. v10vts L-plater Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 52 white phase 2 vts

   #2 1st April 2009, 15:47

   you would probably be better advertising the ecu, immobiliser ecu and key set with the 4 digit code that way someone can have the full kit. Unlocking is expensive as I've found out!!!
3. danyalson Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Bournemouth Posts: 220 Saxo vtr Mk2

   #3 1st April 2009, 21:25

   ive heard you can unlock it before taking it off the car.
   
   any ideas where all these bits are to take off to get the full kit
   
   any wat is needed for the full kit
4. 106vtr L-plater Joined: Apr 2009 Derby Posts: 79 Mk1.5 black vtr 106 1.6 cammed xsi 1.4 xs

   #4 1st April 2009, 21:31

   Yeh you can and it dont cost you owt, aslong as its connected to a running engine
5. cj_99 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2008 Huntingdon Posts: 3037 JC

   #5 1st April 2009, 21:33

   I believe you have the car running then unplug the immobiliser while the car is running.
   You will have to do a search tbh to clarify that though
6. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #6 1st April 2009, 21:34

   http://www.convery.me.uk/ecu-unlock/ecu-unlock.html
7. dee_vts Newbie Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 13

   #7 3rd April 2009, 06:02

   crank her up, let it run
   get your head under the passenger footwell and stick your arm up into the far left corner, upward, under the dash. a torch will be needed, and a weird bendy arm with fingers that can bend backwards.
   Nearly did my back in doing this shit. once you find the box you can slide it out of its holster pretty easily making it easy to disconnect it.
   its awkward to get at, you'll probably not notice it at first if you've a bunch of wiring blocking your view.
   central locking box and alarm box(if you have one) are under the dash at the passenger side too but very easy to get at compared to this wee baby.
   once done turn engine off, turn back on again to check, key light should be out on the display also.
   
   pricewise i'd check ebay, see what people are selling them at.
8. dee_vts Newbie Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 13

   #8 3rd April 2009, 06:06

   btw this box is pretty small, i think the pictures are slightly deceiving, comparable in size to a ciggy box. i'll try and throw some pics up tomorrow of location.
9. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

   #9 3rd April 2009, 08:26

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by dee_vts btw this box is pretty small, i think the pictures are slightly deceiving, comparable in size to a ciggy box. i'll try and throw some pics up tomorrow of location.

   Save you the hassle mate;
   
   
   
   Up behind the fuse box. Can be seen if you shine a torch through the fuse access panel.
   
   
   
   Taken from;
   
   http://www.convery.me.uk/ecu-unlock/ecu-unlock.html
10. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #10 3rd April 2009, 20:17

    engine doesnt need to run.
    just turn ignition on then unplug immobilisor and its unlocked.
11. PORKYSBITZ Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2009 SURREY Posts: 295 mk1 vts in fiat orange

    #11 3rd April 2009, 23:44

    I found that it only works with engine running
12. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #12 4th April 2009, 09:57

    ive done it plenty times without them running so you must be doing something wrong.
13. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #13 5th April 2009, 09:45

    the ecu will be worth more if its unlocked
14. azzasaxo Newbie Joined: Sep 2010 birmingham Posts: 15 first car saxo 1.1 vtr replica

    #14 15th November 2011, 22:34

    sounds good i needtoget my mate to do this
15. azzasaxo Newbie Joined: Sep 2010 birmingham Posts: 15 first car saxo 1.1 vtr replica

    #15 15th November 2011, 22:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by azzasaxo sounds good i needtoget my mate to do this

    1.1power

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