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Christos1 »
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Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:21 pm
I know this is an older thread. but a couple questions:
If replacing the ECU with a used one, we must reprogram the keys according to this post. Reprogramming the ECU can only be done by the dealer, right? In some other postings i've read, they suggest there may be locksmiths that have the handhelp tools to do this reprogramming. Anyone done this?
If you have to take it to the dealer, you'ld have to get the car towed there if you've replaced the ECU. Or maybe have everything ready to be pulled, drive there and then pull the old ECU at the dealer.
I've got a similar problem where my car will not run unless you have some throttle on. I suspect the ECU because just before i got off the expressway last night, a sudden strong electircal smell (Burning) started inside the car. When I got to the first stoplight...the car died. It started back up but I had to give it gas to keep it running. Check engine was one for about a month, with DTCs of: O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction - Bank 1 Sensor 1 O2 Sensor Circuit High Volts - Bank 2 Sensor 2
So i will be replacing these O2 Sensors, and it now seems like I need to replace the ECU as well.
Any thoughts?
-Chris