how to unlock a ecu

1. toxic Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 772

   #1 26th November 2010, 11:44

   doing engine conversion will i need to unlock my ecu ? and if so how do i do it or were canit be done.
2. ryanmt Established Member Joined: Oct 2004 Warrington Posts: 1987 AX VTS 57 3.0 TDI A5

   #2 26th November 2010, 16:58

   which engine? do you have the donor engine in a car running? or the keyfob or keypad and transponder box from the old donor car.
3. toxic Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 772

   #3 26th November 2010, 17:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ryanmt which engine? do you have the donor engine in a car running? or the keyfob or keypad and transponder box from the old donor car.

   hi the engine that is on its way has got a ecu thats unlocked, i did not know if it was when thay put the ecu in. do you just put it in the car with the engine when fitting the engine then start it up ?
4. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #4 27th November 2010, 21:05

   yes but make sure the immobiliser box in your car is disconnected before you fit the ECU