Replacing my lost ECU/DME, need help
#1
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Replacing my lost ECU/DME, need help
Well, on my 9th official day of 911 ownership, I already have a medium-sized disaster.
I sent my ECU to we well-known tuner via USPS. Long story short, USPS says they delivered to the correct address, tuner has no idea where the ECU is, never took delivery. I am of course still working with the vender and the USPS on this, but it's now been 5 days, and no one knows where my ECU is, so I am planning for the worst. I do not want to go into any further detail on that now, as I am still trying to resolve.
Yes, it was insured, but I am having issues with that end, as USPS says they did their part and delivered the package correctly. I will take care of that as it unfolds. Apparently there was no signature, I assumed there would just be one on an insured priority package.
Anyways, Porsche quoted me $4,975 for a new Bosch DME and the requisite programming to get me back running. I have a high-end shop in my area also putting together a quote.
As I mentioned, I have no idea (and no control over) what the results of the insurance claim will be. We've all heard the stories. My question is, if buy everything matching from the same car, a coupe 4S 6mt, the ECU, Immobilizer, key pill, and switched everything over, wouldn't that work? How would the car know the difference?
I am not trying to reprogram the immobilizer or keys, so why would I need the IPAS codes or previous car's VIN #?
Anyone have any suggestions or experience with this?
Thanks a ton. The good news is, for you guys anyways, someone is going to be getting a brand new, unopened IDP Plenum, GT3 throttle body, BMC filter and PC950 lightweight battery for dirt cheap...
I sent my ECU to we well-known tuner via USPS. Long story short, USPS says they delivered to the correct address, tuner has no idea where the ECU is, never took delivery. I am of course still working with the vender and the USPS on this, but it's now been 5 days, and no one knows where my ECU is, so I am planning for the worst. I do not want to go into any further detail on that now, as I am still trying to resolve.
Yes, it was insured, but I am having issues with that end, as USPS says they did their part and delivered the package correctly. I will take care of that as it unfolds. Apparently there was no signature, I assumed there would just be one on an insured priority package.
Anyways, Porsche quoted me $4,975 for a new Bosch DME and the requisite programming to get me back running. I have a high-end shop in my area also putting together a quote.
As I mentioned, I have no idea (and no control over) what the results of the insurance claim will be. We've all heard the stories. My question is, if buy everything matching from the same car, a coupe 4S 6mt, the ECU, Immobilizer, key pill, and switched everything over, wouldn't that work? How would the car know the difference?
I am not trying to reprogram the immobilizer or keys, so why would I need the IPAS codes or previous car's VIN #?
Anyone have any suggestions or experience with this?
Thanks a ton. The good news is, for you guys anyways, someone is going to be getting a brand new, unopened IDP Plenum, GT3 throttle body, BMC filter and PC950 lightweight battery for dirt cheap...
#4
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wow that situation sucks...
So are you now selling off all the parts you were planning to install, why?
This might help you out, its very cheap:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-9...AAAOSw4CFYyKgT
So are you now selling off all the parts you were planning to install, why?
This might help you out, its very cheap:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-9...AAAOSw4CFYyKgT
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#6
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Yeah, I pulled the ecu, because it takes 5 minutes and is necessary to run the IDP plenum and 997 gt3 throttle body correctly.
Why would you bother writing that, unless you felt insecure about your own abilities?
#7
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wow that situation sucks...
So are you now selling off all the parts you were planning to install, why?
This might help you out, its very cheap:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-9...AAAOSw4CFYyKgT
So are you now selling off all the parts you were planning to install, why?
This might help you out, its very cheap:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-9...AAAOSw4CFYyKgT
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#8
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wow that situation sucks...
So are you now selling off all the parts you were planning to install, why?
This might help you out, its very cheap:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-9...AAAOSw4CFYyKgT
So are you now selling off all the parts you were planning to install, why?
This might help you out, its very cheap:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-9...AAAOSw4CFYyKgT
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#11
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I'd see if you could return the 82mm plenum and get the 74mm standard size one, no tune required.
Also BMC filter is a waste of time IMO no gains to be had from it, hard to clean correctly and the risk of MAF damage from oil. Others may not agree.
Also BMC filter is a waste of time IMO no gains to be had from it, hard to clean correctly and the risk of MAF damage from oil. Others may not agree.
#12
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Yeah, I had mixed feeling on that too, but it was recommended to me by two different shops, both of whom were not also trying to sell it to me, and I figured at the very least it might help to make a nice noise
#13
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All for the Ipd (I have the 74mm one) don't know about the 82mm I'm sure it has its place.
I want the 82 but I don't want to use the Ipd rubber hose (opting for the factory look, even though very few eyes would actually see it) but you can't have your cake and eat it too!
I dont think the ipd necessarily adds any sound, removing your helmholtz resonator box yields more intake noise. I haven't heard of anyone using an Ipd plenum for sound only performance.
Also from seeing the Ipd 82mm video they recommend 82mm plenum + gt3 throttle (obviously) + aftermarket/upgraded exhaust + tune. Quite a shopping list!
#14
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I don't quite understand why you don't want to just get a used DME (with vin) and have the car towed to Porsche dealership and installed . And yes they will need to get the IPAS codes for both your car and the donor car (hince needing the vin #).
#15
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Sigh, this is exactly what I am asking for and was hoping to find out. Are you sure this can be done? Porsche dealer didn't seem to want to go the ebay DME route. I have AAA, so towing the car won't even cost me anything. Can I buy any 996 or 986 DME? Does it have to be a 3.6? Does it have to be USA? They are not the same part number, but someone I trust told me it actually doesn't matter.