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  McClaren MP4-12C GT3 debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed 1 Jul 2011 (News)
  Fuel system Returnless fuel rail with twin fuel tank mounted pumps and twin spray injectors Engine management MESL TAG400 ECU & CIU 100 Interfacing with Bosch ABS and Shiftec control units Wiring harness Modular installation: Engine, chassis, fuel cell Lubrication MOBIL1: engine and transmission Cooling Air/water heat exchangers for engine water and charge air cooling combined with water/oil heat exchangers for engine, transmission & PAS.
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  Round up of car makers' April Fools for 2011 1 Apr 2011 (News)
  Thus the final instruction for a Glasgow-bound driver might be: ‘Aye, right… you’ve made it at last then, eh?  Yer numpty.’     Further, the system regularly interrogates the car’s various ECU chips to keep abreast of its condition and report relevant facts to the driver at an appropriate time.  So, for example, if the car undergoes routine maintenance and the wiper blades are changed, the system can identify and refer to the change when it next activates the automatic wipers.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Ford Transit 2006-2014 20 Nov 2019 (News)
  We've heard of problems with belt cam 2.2 diesel engines belt tensioner failing at 1400 miles onwards. Rough idling is usually caused by the EGR valve sticking open. An ECU remap does not solve the problem. You can still drive the van but to fix it, remove and set to closed, blank off or replace. 2000-06 Transits need a service annually or every 15,000 as a minimum, newer Mark7s need more regular 10,000 services and using fully synthetic oil.
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  Volkswagen Reliability Shock in Australia 8 Jun 2013 (News)
  ."  In my time as HJ I've had issues over VW clutch cable tensioners, brake discs, heater matrix failures, alternator failures, fuel pump failures, fuel tank lifter pump failures, doorlocks, alarm systems, windows ECUs, coil packs, manual gearboxes, timing belt pulleys, bulkhead vent well drains, ABS/ESP modules, timing chains, Twincharger problems, DSG transmissions, DMFs, DPFs...the list goes on and on.
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  Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Mitsubishi L200 Series 4 (2006-2015) 27 Nov 2019 (News)
  A 2.5-litre unit it boasted 134PS and 314Nm of torque in standard guise. Mitsubishi UK also offered it with a ‘piggy-back’ ECU that boosted power to 165PS. It was standard on the Animal trim and above but offered as an optional extra on the more utilitarian specification levels. Transmission choices are a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic; the latter had a driver selection for first and second gears and an overdrive, useful for those using the towing (up to 2.7 tonnes) or carrying capacity the L200 offers.  All are four-wheel drive, Mitsubishi very proud of its Super Select 4WD system, which allows the driver to select on the move up to 62mph.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 13-6-2015 13 Jun 2015 (News)
  I like it for the lubricity but the extra performance appeals as well. Does the modern petrol engine in my Lexus RX take time to adjust the ECU, does it happen instantly or does something else need to be done? PC, St Albans All modern engines are optimised for the best fuel in order to get the best results in the ECDC tests.
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  NEW ENGINES AND TRIM FOR ALFA 159 RANGE 27 Aug 2009 (News)
  This is achieved by monitoring and optimising engine parameters such as fuel measurement, injection timing and spark advance.  Managed by a new ECU, it is possible to define the angle and times of valve overlap in order to generate airflow from the inlet manifold to the exhaust manifold and therefore activate the turbocharger very quickly. This new process allows for maximum exploitation of the turbocharger compared to conventional turbocharged petrol engines.
• 2003 Chrysler Voyager - Reco Engine in Voyager Misfires - ECU issue? 7 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  It seems to be a timing issue. Suspecting it might be an incompatibility issue between the new engine and my old ECU, I contacted the engine supplier and he sent me the ECU from the car that the replacement engine came from. The ECU that he sent me was very different from the one in my car. Looking up the part number I have determined that the replacement ECU (and therefore the replacement engine) is from a Dodge Caravan, not a Voyager.
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 02 2.ltr ecu data 19 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Can anybody supply the ecu pin data for renault clio 11 pin out and wiring side. Siemens ECU S118303109. Three ecu codes relating to throttle componants
• Ford Mondeo estate TDCI (130) - ECU 3 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Hi ECU Kaput, could anyone tell me where to locate the ECU and procedure for removal Thanks Steve
• 2004 Renault Laguna 1.9dci 120bhp sport tourer - Eeprom error 28 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Is an Eeprom fault signs of an ECU fault? Can a used ECU be swapped between vehicles or does it have to be programmes to your vehicle? Is an ECU repair better than a new ECU? Are ECU Re-programming worth while?   Cheers, Kev
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  Speedometer reading zero on Citroen C3 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2002 Citroen C3 1.4 LX petrol. The speedo reads zero and shows no speed when travelling. The mileage stands still also. I've been...
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  I'm buying a car but it has ECU problems - should I walk away? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The 2008 Mercedes A150 I was about to buy from a garage has had to have the ECU sent off for reconditioning in order to pass the MoT. The garage agreed...
• Peugeot 206 1.4 2003 - ECU Failure Peugeot 206 14 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  So the ECU is not showing these faults ~ as ECU dash light stays off when engine is running and shows no faults indicated when connected to a diagnostic tool? Has the ECU failed ?
• Ford Fiesta ECU update? - Ford ECU Software 26 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I have heard that Ford dealers have far more advanced readers that can give Ford specific codes that will not show up on other readers and that their readers/computers will update the ECU software? Although there is nothing apparent wrong with the car and no codes show on my reader, would it be beneficial to get any ford codes read and ECU updated? I' also told that disconnecting the battery for 10mins ‘resets’ the ECU and it then relearns all the settings as you drive?
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  Where can I get a recon ECU for a Focus? 28 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2003 Ford Focus 1.6LX which I have been very happy with. The car broke down two weeks ago and will not turn over (all the dash lights come on but...
• Vauxhall Zafira A - Zafira Elegance ECU 20 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, my ECU on my Y reg Zafira needs replacing. It is making my car have a slight misfire which will fail the mot on emissions. It has a dozen codes when read and everything else has been ruled out so it must be the ecu.
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  ABS problems with Nissan Primastar 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Primastar van and need to fit a new ABS pump and ECU. However, I can't seem to find to correct pump. Can I change the ECU only, as the...
• late corsa ecu failure 3 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  we are getting reports of late (99 ish) corsa ecu's failing in their droves. its the small ecu that looks like a calculator in dimensions .ie very thin. does anybody know about this??
• 807 2.2 hdi ecu 8 May 2013 (Forum)
  I have an 807 2.2 HDi on a 53 plate when using my OBD11 flash my power failed in the laptop while downloading the file from the ecu. I can no longer get access. I have upgraged to Lexia 3 PP2000 diagnostic recognises vehicle but will not connect or cannot communicate with ecu. I have decided to try another ecu after main dealersaid they cannot help.