VW POLO 2001 SDI 1.9 - Where is the ECM on my VW acceleration problems

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Sat 1 Aug 2015 17:16
VW POLO 2001 SDI 1.9 - Where is the ECM on my VW acceleration problems - freespirited

Hi,.

I have been having acceleration problems for some time now and unfortunately I have no acceleration. The AA guy said that he suspected that the module was faulty. I need to take out the old unite to buy a used one on ebay

Can anyone please tell me where the old unit is housed on my car? I have taked the wipers off etc but cannot see the unit as described on some youtube videos for the golf.

Thanks

J

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Sat 1 Aug 2015 18:13
VW POLO 2001 SDI 1.9 - Where is the ECM on my VW acceleration problems - elekie&a/c doctor
It could be at the back of the engine bay,held by a plastic bracket.A s/hand will not work,as it is coded to the electronics of the car.I would get the system tested properly,as the ecu may not be at fault.
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Mon 3 Aug 2015 10:12
VW POLO 2001 SDI 1.9 - Where is the ECM on my VW acceleration problems - Railroad.

Find someone near you with VCDS to help you. Here is a map of VCDS owners.

www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zQlwUpVpfeKA.kRFf...0

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Mon 3 Aug 2015 22:40
VW POLO 2001 SDI 1.9 - Where is the ECM on my VW acceleration problems - Big John

Just in case - double check your brake lights are working!

If the brake light switch has failed it will potentially kill the acceleration (not sure on sdi though) - Power cab be cut if engine management thinks brakes have been applied

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