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Volkswagen GTI OBDII Readiness

I have a 2015 Volkswagen GTI SE (2.0T) which is (a little over) due for an emissions test. A few weeks ago I had some rear-end bumper damage repaired, and while in the shop they cleared the trouble ...
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EGR ecu map and its consequences

I located the EGR map to my car Peugeot 307 2004 2.0 HDi 90hp 8cv manual with ECU Bosch EDC15C2. Regarding the EGR map, there is one axis for the rpm. What is the physical meaning of the second axis (...
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97 Tahoe and 99 Tahoe different between the ecm

Need to know what the difference between a 97 and 99 Tahoe Ecmengine control module most know the difference 99 and 97
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Replace fuel injector 2013 Ford C-Max Energi (and enter calibration code)

I have a 2013 Ford C-Max Energi (US-California) with about 150kmi, mostly highway commute miles, great shape overall. We get an injector 3 code maybe once every six weeks. We put in a bottle of STP ...
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Secondhand ECU recoding

I have a Passat 1.6 blue motion 2014 and the car has suddenly becomes immobile when trying to start and responds with many warning lights,on occasions it does start and run but not for long.I have ...
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2007 Ford F150 have preprogrammed plug n play with keys but truck won't start. Is there steps to start it besides plug in and start?

Bought Ecu pcm plug n play is preprogrammed and came with keys which I had cut to old key. But truck will not start. What steps do I need to figure why won't start
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2012 Ford Explorer XLT v6 Misfiring and Bank 2 Air/Fuel Ratio Imbalance

Have had a P0306 and a P0316 error codes for a while now and have changed the spark plugs, coils, intake manifold gasket, checked injectors and changed the injector for the cylinder misfiring(6). All ...
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Blower motor or resistor failed?

Yesterday my blower motor suddenly stopped working when I started the car in the morning and my climate control display started flashing (indicating a fault). I immediately suspected a faulty blower ...
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I have a 2013 Chevy Malibu ls put a new computer brain in it but the motor want turn over

I have a 2013 Chevy Malibu and I put a new computer brain in it I can get the motor to turn over
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If I change ecu and ignition with the keys wil engine start or will need coding or change pump.ldv van with transit engine ECU and immobiliser

If I change ECU and ignition with keys will engine start or will need coding or change and fuel pump . it's ldv convoy 2004 with transit engine ECU and immobiliser
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ba xr8 5 speed manual ford falcon 5.4 ecu replacement new vin number

I had a used ecu installed and programmed into my ford falcon ba 1 xr8 5 speed manual and it runs well. When I plugged in my sct x4 flash programmer it now shows a different vin number. The last few ...
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Is there any ecu(engine control unit)in a 70 cc bike like Honda cd 70?

I know that ecu is there in cars but I am confused is there any ecu(engine control unit) in a 70 cc bike like Honda cd 70?
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Can the original ECU be replaced with other ECU codes on the same vehicle?

Here is the original ECU of the car, but I have a question whether it can be replaced by another ECU with the same MEG code 17.9.12.1 but different from the 39110-04006 line (by uploading the original ...
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Possible bad bcm

All the lights are on the dash and speedometer not working on 2008 jeep liberty.Codes say pcm and bcm not communicating,can I buy a used 1 with out it having to be reprogrammed? Also is there a way to ...
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testing for voltage

I am sitting with a problem that is slowly draining my wallet. I drive a opel corsa utility 14i, and after having to replace a blown head gasket, all sorts of gremlins started popping up. First no ...
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Ways to log data on Suzuki GSXR600-R Engine

I am working on a university project where we are building a race car with a Suzuki GSXR600-R Engine and ECU. I am wondering if there is any options for how i am able to record data off of this onto a ...
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Can I find out the unique code of my original car ECU?

I recently got my ECU changed although it was not causing any symptoms. I was still able to use my car with my original ECU. After getting my ECU changed, my original ECU does not seem to work anymore....
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What is the protocol between an engine tuner and ECU?

I have a 2012 Yamaha WR450 and I really want to know the engine hours. I have been unable to purchase the engine tuner 33D-H59C0-V1-00. At this point, I am willing to try a hack to dump the ECU ...
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110cc scooter sputters under acceleration. Resetting ECU a temporary fix

This is driving my crazy. The dealership is just throwing parts at it. First time, they hooked it up to a little cylinder which has a guage and is connected to pressurized air and connects to the fuel ...
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how to minimally connect MT-05 so that the LIN communication works

I have an MT05 (DELPHI-II) on the my desk. I tried to communicate with him via LIN, but he didn't answer. I provide the following links: ground, power, ignition and LIN (image below). When I connect ...
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Help Identifying Wiring Harness

I need to find out what this goes, the year and I think it’s to a corvette eco and wiring harness but don’t know for sure Help
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Mercedes A35 AMG 2022, short circuit/won't start/no comms with any vehicle modules

I need some help or direction. I recently purchased a salvage a35 which had undercarriage damage. On inspection it appears the wiring cable underneath the vehicle had been destroyed, chafing the wires ...
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VIN Programming for new ECU on 2010 Jeep Wrangler 3.8l w/ Manual Transmission

I've run into an issue with a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. We've recently replace the ECU with a brand new one from the dealer and unfortunately, it was not pre-programmed for the vehicles VIN. All local ...
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Put a New ECM in my Buick Park Avenue year 2002. How do I get the keys to program it?

It is A 2002 Buick Park Avenue. I need to get my keys to be recognized by the ECM
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Looking for 1996 Subaru SVX ECU pinout

Looking for 1996 Subaru SVX ECU pinout I have found for other years like 92 and 93 but are slightly different 1996 is OBD 2 Thanks in Advance
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Keeping ECU powered up on a bench/standalone setup?

As part of a research project, we are doing accelerated ageing experiments on a set of Continental/BMW ECUs; part number seems to be TCU 1.5 MOST GSM US. The experiments involve powering up the ...
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'09 Prius II - No Start. Hybrid light and CEL on

I got a new (used) prius a couple weeks ago. Apparently sold by a weasle. It's never started reliably, and the red triangle light comes on / off. Jumping it would start it though. I replaced the low ...
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Is it possible for an oxygen sensor spacer to cause a car to stall?

VW CC 2010 2.0L CBFA I installed an O2 sensor spacer on my downstream O2 sensor and it seemed to be working for a day. One day later, after the car had cooled down it would rough idle and stall when i ...
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What OBD tool I can use to retard/advance ignition timing? I like to experiment on GM Suburban to burn hydrogen instead of gas

I know Hydrogen burns much faster, so in order to use this fuel in a modern car, the ignition timing tables must be modified. Is it possible to modify the timing so the ignition happens after tdc or ...
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ECU/PCM plug pinouts

I'm trying to find out which pins on a Bosch WE0718881B ECU (For a 2007 Mazda BT-50/Ford Ranger) go to the ECT sensor. I'm been looking for pinouts of the two plugs on the ECU but getting nowhere. ...
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'00 Malibu no crank replaced ignition completely now worse. Help!

2000 3.1 V6 Malibu – I cannot get the engine to crank. What I have done in the last 2 months; Replaced the battery – tests @ 12.98V cables off, 12.78V cables on, 12.58V with key in (KOEO) position ...
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(2010 Chevy Malibu 2.4) No crank/No start; only 7.6 volts to pcm

Hello everyone I’ve recently purchased this car for a great price, the last owner I believe tried to repair it himself and gave up. I’ve found a post on here very very similar to mine found here I’ve ...
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Odd wiper problem on Mercedes E320 W211 - diagnostic message 'Communication with componentM6/1 wiper motor interrupted'

I have a strange issue with my wipers on my Mercedes E320 W211, they seem to have a mind of their own. No matter what I set the stalk to: off, intermittent 1, 2, on low speed or on high speed I get ...
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ECU tuning exhaust - why?

When a sports exhaust is fitted to a car apparently a re-tune of the ECU is required. For a simple example consider a regular unmodified normally aspirated petrol car which then has a sports exhaust ...
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I have a 1998 Toyota Corolla LE ECU and want to replace it with a 98 Toyota Corolla CE would that work for my LE Toyota Corolla aand reprogramming it

I have a 1998 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8l with a bad ECU I found a TOYOTA COROLLA CE but I wanted to know if it’s going to work when I change them out with the new ECU TOYOTA COROLLA CE BOTH 98? Or can I ...
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Nissan Xterra 2006 ECM Replaced with used one and needs some kind of programming? Not the keys because I tried that. Engine light is on and key Light

Hello and thanks for reading my post. I bought a ECM from Ebay, the numbers matched the ECM 5E MEC-451 I installed it, the fans turned off instantly thankfully because the old one had the fans running ...
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2001 Toyota 4Runner - ECU Drive Cycle Reset

After changing sensors that were bad on a Toyota 4Runner an emmissions technician stated that the vehicle needed to be driven "for awhile" before the "drive cycle" would reset the ECU to the new ...
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EGR switch off and reprogrammation only

I would like to close my EGR valve so that only "fresh" air is in the comubstion chamber. I read my ecu file (EDC15c2 on Puegeot 307 2.0 HDi 90hp) and I located the three bits "EGR ...
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Understanding the Voltage coming into an Evap Purge Solenoid

I am trying to understand how the evap purge solenoid is controlled by the ECM. In my case we are talking a 2011 Wrangler JK, but I believe the system works similarly in many other vehicles. I ...
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PCM blew while on fwy. Now blows 1 second after starting

2004 gmc envoy XUV 4.2 Running perfect with NO CODES then PCM-1 fuse blew at 70mph. I replaced fuse, started vehicle, it runs for ONE SECOND and blows the PCM-1 fuse again.
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Shorted battery on 2020 Mercedes A35, now car won't start

I recently had a short happen to me when I was looking at a broken plastic clip on the ECU housing. I was just trying to get the part # to replace it, so I wasn't expecting to work on the car and need ...
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Do automakers ECU-tune their motors to make new models and versions?

I am considering ECU tuning my car (landcruiser 150 2.8 D4D) and have been reading about the issue. Someone told me that automakers frequently use the same motor across models and versions, yet it ...
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ECU tune file formats

I'm new to the ECU (or chip) tune concept, and I try to understand what is going on there. I understand the concept and the goal, but I'm having difficulties to understand what is actually going on ...
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1986 truck running rough and intermittent fault codes. Faulty capacitor?

My 1986 truck is running rough and has fault codes that come and go. I think the electronic engine control module may be the culprit. I removed it and one of the capacitors has odd markings on the ...
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Why is my car wont start

My mechanic changed my ecm and programmed it to my 2001 buick regal he programmed both sets of keys i have now all of a sudden car will crank but wont start also battery keep draining. Before he ...
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Positive battery terminal is seized (rust or what not), can electrical work be still done with only the negative cable removed

Looks like positive would need to be cut out, it's completely locked shut. Disconnected the negative. Will there be an issue with electrical work conducted, curious
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2008 scion tc electrical issue

Hey there I have a 2008 scion tc manual transmission. I’ve ran into the problem of the car reading 12v at idle, 11.5 when lights and heat are on and 10.9 when driving. I checked that the alternator is ...
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Ford PCM how to open

I have a problem with a PCM hardware VK2-C3812(8C3A-12A650-BFD). Three connectors on the "front". I get the case to separated alright but the three connectors are glued to the upper(thinner) ...
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ECM Acadia SLT with Enclave engine

I have a 2007 Acadia SLT with a 2008 Enclave engine . I have a couple of codes that keep coming back . P0036 P0024 they will not clear . Can I reprogram the ECM or do I have to get an ECM for that ...
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GMC c5500 TopKick

There is a transmission problem and a code on this truck but my scanners cannot read the PCM codes. What scanner should I use to read PCM codes on a GMC c5500 TopKick?

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