ecu locked ?

1. sheephorse L-plater Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 36

   #1 16th November 2011, 13:45

   Hey guys, my Saxo eastcoast still won't start, had the auto electrician look it over but he could not fix it, the immobilizer light is still on my dads also checked all earth and fuses, I've been reading about the ecu being locked so could this be my problem? If so how do I know if it is locked?
   
   Really can't afford 100 quid Citroën are quoting for looking at the car
   many thanks
   
   Barry
2. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #2 16th November 2011, 14:28

   Buy a 2nd hand one for about £30 off here then.
3. sheephorse L-plater Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 36

   #3 16th November 2011, 16:51

   How would a 2nd one work? Would I just take out the old ecu and put the new one in and would i need anything else?
   
   Thanks guys
4. f13sta Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 loughborough Posts: 2229 1988 ford fiesta mk2 1.4- 2001 black saxo furio (d

   #4 16th November 2011, 17:40

   you'll need to remove the imobiliser box before putting hte other ecu on. best to get one thats been unlocked by removing the box with the car runing.
5. sheephorse L-plater Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 36

   #5 16th November 2011, 18:36

   Thanks a million mate for the advice!! Do you think this is could be the reason the car won't start? I'm asking as the auto electrician didn't know what was wrong, also could you please tell me what ecu I should buy I dont know makes or anything
   
   Many thanks
6. ecurepair Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 110

   #6 17th November 2011, 15:22

   A second ECU will only work on your car if it is unlocked.
   
   Let me know what ECU your car has got and we may be able to unlock it for you,
   
   Thanks

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7. sheephorse L-plater Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 36

   #7 5th December 2011, 02:01

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   Hi there
   
   This is my ECU that I think is locked, its a saxo east coast, what is the cheapest price to unlock this? Really struggling for cash at the moment
   
   Many thanks
8. ecurepair Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 110

   #8 5th December 2011, 09:50

   Hi,
   
   I can unlock it all inclusive for only £40
   
   Here direct link for it: http://www.cartechelectronics.com/sp...t-gateway.html
   
   Thanks
   Daniel
9. saxoclarke Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 740 suzuki ignis sport

   #9 5th December 2011, 12:47

   might not be a ecu mine did this and it was the key reader where the ignition barrel is it was loose or something and when i got to the point where i wanted to punch some thing i hit that with a screwdriver and ll the dash lit up so try that , but could be the key thingie