1997-1998 ECU
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I keep hearing a references to having a spare ECU handy in case of a problem. I am looking for a 1997/1008 ECU for my 1996 C4S so that I can get it reprogrammed. How and where are you guys getting these spare ECU's (and how much?) and why do I keep reading references to having a spare handy? All comments appreciated. Thanks
Mark in VA
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Mark,
I don't recall anyone mentioning keeping a spare ECU on the garage shelf "just in case". Especially new at $1,800'ish and used at $1,200'ish.
People with '96 cars look for them, as you are, so they can be chipped. I have a '97 C2, but it is a early model year build so it came with a '96 (unchippable) ECU. Total nut to buy a used ECU and have chipped would be about $2,200. Not worth the money IMO. A lot of mod dough for 10 or 15 hp.
I don't recall anyone mentioning keeping a spare ECU on the garage shelf "just in case". Especially new at $1,800'ish and used at $1,200'ish.
People with '96 cars look for them, as you are, so they can be chipped. I have a '97 C2, but it is a early model year build so it came with a '96 (unchippable) ECU. Total nut to buy a used ECU and have chipped would be about $2,200. Not worth the money IMO. A lot of mod dough for 10 or 15 hp.
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Perhaps you are getting ECU and spare DME relay mixed up?
I too have never heard of keeping a spare ECU but have read numerous warnings of keeping a spare DME relay handy.
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I too have never heard of keeping a spare ECU but have read numerous warnings of keeping a spare DME relay handy.
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I think you are right. I am getting the two issues confused. What is a spare DME relay and why is it needed? I agree with the comments regarding the price of the chip upgrade. I'm going to spend the money on the suspension. Thanks again for all of your comments. Mark
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Originally Posted by seege
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If you pop the fusebox cover it's clearly marked DME Relais with part number 993 615 227 00 you really wont need a pic to spot it.
If you pop the fusebox cover it's clearly marked DME Relais with part number 993 615 227 00 you really wont need a pic to spot it.
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Originally Posted by mnhead
I think you are right. I am getting the two issues confused. What is a spare DME relay and why is it needed? I agree with the comments regarding the price of the chip upgrade. I'm going to spend the money on the suspension. Thanks again for all of your comments. Mark
http://p-car.com/diy/relay/
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