Is $80 worth it for ECU removal/install?
02-25-2008, 12:18 PM
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Is $80 worth it for ECU removal/install?
I'm planning to get the ECU reflash and the shop is willing to remove and install the ECU for $80, is it worth it?
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Yea its a bitch to remove with out the right tools.
www.hondata.com has instructions though.
Dealer charged me money but i got it waved.
www.hondata.com has instructions though.
Dealer charged me money but i got it waved.
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Are they going to do the immobolizer too for $80?
I think the immobolizer is harder than the ECU. I would just DIY. It's not all that hard if you have the right tools.
I think the immobolizer is harder than the ECU. I would just DIY. It's not all that hard if you have the right tools.
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I've removed the steering column before, that was a B!TCH!!!
Actually, the place has a dyno too, so I could get it all done at once there.
$80 includes the ECU and Immobilizer.
Actually, the place has a dyno too, so I could get it all done at once there.
$80 includes the ECU and Immobilizer.
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Originally Posted by DjElucid
I've removed the steering column before, that was a B!TCH!!!
Actually, the place has a dyno too, so I could get it all done at once there.
$80 includes the ECU and Immobilizer.
Actually, the place has a dyno too, so I could get it all done at once there.
$80 includes the ECU and Immobilizer.
IMO, the ECU isn't that bad to get out. I've taken mine out twice before. The only tip I would have is to unplug the harness before unbolting it.
02-25-2008, 07:11 PM
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All you need is a screwdriver and a socket wrench, it's not too tough at all if you have the proper instructions. There are some good DIYs on here. I did it myself when I was 16.
However, you will spend a fair amount of time on your back lying in uncomfortable positions, don't know if that's a problem for you or not.
However, you will spend a fair amount of time on your back lying in uncomfortable positions, don't know if that's a problem for you or not.
02-25-2008, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dmassott
hey where are you going to takeit? just wondering since im from philly too
I called them and I might just drop my car off and have them remove/install the ECU because I'm going to dyno my car before and after the reflash and leave it there for 3 days.
02-26-2008, 06:52 AM
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I usually get my stuff from ExtremePSI (www.extremepsi.com) in Bensalem and they recommended me to go to R/T Tuning (http://www.rttuning.com/) in Lansdale.
I called them and I might just drop my car off and have them remove/install the ECU because I'm going to dyno my car before and after the reflash and leave it there for 3 days.
I called them and I might just drop my car off and have them remove/install the ECU because I'm going to dyno my car before and after the reflash and leave it there for 3 days.
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