ECU reconditioning

SkinnerTDi · 04-07-2005, 15:34

My S Reg 90bhp TDI has developed what I think is the shudder on returning to idle that VAG admitted would happen to all TDIs with ECUs of a certain serial number

. I have been quoted £690 + VAT for a replacement. If the problem is not going to worsen then I don't think it justifies spending the thick end of £1000 on fixing it.

I am looking into having the ECU reconditioned...has anyone got any experience of recon ECUs? Can anyone recommend a firm to do the work?

Also what do I need to do to gain enough access to the ECU to read its serial/part number? Everywhere I call requires this number to give me any idea of whether they can do it at all and if so how much.

Thanks

Ben

SkinnerTDi · 05-07-2005, 08:30

Anyone?

Can someone at least tell me how to get to the ECU, I cant find a haynes manual for the car and the MkIV Golf is different.

EddyH · 05-07-2005, 08:41

ECU is in the same place as the Mk4 Golf (under the scuttle panel); Remove the wipers, then the rubber weather seal then carefully remove the scuttle panel. ECU is then near the middle somewhere and is held in by a fairly simple clip. The other option is to find someone with vagcom who can get the ECU number for you in a couple of minutes.

**VRStu** · 05-07-2005, 12:53

Try calling Micheal at Jabba, he is bit of a dab hand with ECU's.

SkinnerTDi · 05-07-2005, 12:56

EddyH: Thanks...I am going to have it plugged in and checked asap.
VRStu: Cheers...I will give Jabba a call, I didnt know they did ECU refrubs?

**VRStu** · 05-07-2005, 12:58

May not be a refurb but they have all the equipment needed to recode or possibly repair an ECU. It may be possible to get a used one from a breakers, they were around £100 when I enquired.

04-07-2005, 15:34	#1
SkinnerTDi Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: South West Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ECU reconditioning My S Reg 90bhp TDI has developed what I think is the shudder on returning to idle that VAG admitted would happen to all TDIs with ECUs of a certain serial number . I have been quoted £690 + VAT for a replacement. If the problem is not going to worsen then I don't think it justifies spending the thick end of £1000 on fixing it. I am looking into having the ECU reconditioned...has anyone got any experience of recon ECUs? Can anyone recommend a firm to do the work? Also what do I need to do to gain enough access to the ECU to read its serial/part number? Everywhere I call requires this number to give me any idea of whether they can do it at all and if so how much. Thanks Ben

05-07-2005, 08:41	#3
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,897 Thanks: 40 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	ECU is in the same place as the Mk4 Golf (under the scuttle panel); Remove the wipers, then the rubber weather seal then carefully remove the scuttle panel. ECU is then near the middle somewhere and is held in by a fairly simple clip. The other option is to find someone with vagcom who can get the ECU number for you in a couple of minutes. __________________ EddyH Audi S8 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

05-07-2005, 12:53	#4
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,454 Thanks: 116 Thanked 926 Times in 830 Posts	Try calling Micheal at Jabba, he is bit of a dab hand with ECU's. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Buy My Octy for £11k - http://briskoda.net/skodas-sale/oct-07-57-octy-ii-vrs-hatch-2-0-tfsi-11k/125614/ Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

05-07-2005, 12:58	#6
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,454 Thanks: 116 Thanked 926 Times in 830 Posts	May not be a refurb but they have all the equipment needed to recode or possibly repair an ECU. It may be possible to get a used one from a breakers, they were around £100 when I enquired. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Buy My Octy for £11k - http://briskoda.net/skodas-sale/oct-07-57-octy-ii-vrs-hatch-2-0-tfsi-11k/125614/ Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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05-07-2005, 08:30	#2
SkinnerTDi Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: South West Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone? Can someone at least tell me how to get to the ECU, I cant find a haynes manual for the car and the MkIV Golf is different.

05-07-2005, 12:56	#5
SkinnerTDi Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: South West Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	EddyH: Thanks...I am going to have it plugged in and checked asap. VRStu: Cheers...I will give Jabba a call, I didnt know they did ECU refrubs?