Ecu advise

  1. L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 32 SAXO 1.6 VTR RALLY CAR PHASE 2 SAXO VTR PHASE 1
    #1
    im trying to put a 1600 blacktop vtr engine into my 1400 sx both have single plug ecu. my saxo has the keypad immobiliser on it. i know a guy who can put the starting code off my 1400 ecu onto the vtr one. can anyone tell me if this will work? assuming i can then use the vtr inlet, engine loom and injectors?

    This is frying my brain so im hoping someone can shed light on this!

    Many Thanks

    Gareth
  2. Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 out in the sticks Posts: 269 a vts wot i`ve for trackdays and 206 xsi for eve
    #2
    U can disable the key pad totally buy put the the code in the box and starting ya car up then disconnect then u won't need it again
  3. L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 32 SAXO 1.6 VTR RALLY CAR PHASE 2 SAXO VTR PHASE 1
    #3
    ive all ready taken the 1400 engine out and fitted the vtr engine. i dont have a huge problem with using the keypad with the new ecu if it will work. but if i disable the keypad will i still need to get the vtr ecu unlocked?
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Stoke on Trent Posts: 578 106 1.1 Look
    #4
    Yes you will need the VTR ecu unlocked as its in a difrent car now
  5. L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 32 SAXO 1.6 VTR RALLY CAR PHASE 2 SAXO VTR PHASE 1
    #5
    Wheres the best place to get it unlocked? and will it work if my starting code goes onto the vtr ecu by changing the immobiliser chip over? many thanks to all for your replies.
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Stoke on Trent Posts: 578 106 1.1 Look
    #6
    Some guy on here can do it not sure who, try a search mate. To do the starting code you would need the key, barrel chip and transponder from the old vtr for it to work. This is why we unlock them so u can use any key if u get what i mean.

    Unlocking it means the imobilser is unlocked so it will start
  7. L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 32 SAXO 1.6 VTR RALLY CAR PHASE 2 SAXO VTR PHASE 1
    #7
    so the vtr this engine is out of probably didnt have an immboliser keypad like my car has got? this is turning into a nightmare and i have a rally in three weeks time with it! oops!
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Stoke on Trent Posts: 578 106 1.1 Look
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by gowen87 View Post
    so the vtr this engine is out of probably didnt have an immboliser keypad like my car has got? this is turning into a nightmare and i have a rally in three weeks time with it! oops!
    Thats why we get the ECU unlocked so the imobiliser is told to fuck off haha and it will start providing evrything is connected and working right
  9. L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 32 SAXO 1.6 VTR RALLY CAR PHASE 2 SAXO VTR PHASE 1
    #9
    Happy Days, many thanks for your help, this means i can use the vtr injection system and inlet as well then. any idea if i need a vtr under bonnet fusebox as well?
  10. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Stoke on Trent Posts: 578 106 1.1 Look
    #10
    Shouldent do mate. Just check on here the fuse layout and if somthing doesnt work then u kno u need a fues
  11. L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 32 SAXO 1.6 VTR RALLY CAR PHASE 2 SAXO VTR PHASE 1
    #11
    Many Thanks for your help on this. i finally have some enthusiasm to head into the garage with!
  12. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Stoke on Trent Posts: 578 106 1.1 Look
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by gowen87 View Post
    Many Thanks for your help on this. i finally have some enthusiasm to head into the garage with!
    NP mate, if u get stuck ill pm u my number n u can call me
  13. L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 32 SAXO 1.6 VTR RALLY CAR PHASE 2 SAXO VTR PHASE 1
    #13
    thanks for that, one last question, im right in saying i dont need to touch the inside loom of the car?
  14. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Stoke on Trent Posts: 578 106 1.1 Look
    #14
    Nope
  15. L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 32 SAXO 1.6 VTR RALLY CAR PHASE 2 SAXO VTR PHASE 1
    #15
    thats a relief!