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Ecu ?
I won't bore you all with the details, but long story short, dealer told me I need to put a new ECU in my ride (03 TL-S)...........for $1,231, I told them thanks but no thanks.... I know I can get an appropriate ECU for $200-$300, but I need to know if the ECU's need to be replicated (old to new) or if it is just a plug-n-play and the new ECU will re-learn by itself? I know on some of the newer cars (i.e. BMW), the ECU's hold a lot more data than they used to and need to be copied/replicated/programmed - can't just throw in a new ECU. Is this the case with an 03 TLS, or is replacing the ECU as simple as it appears?
Otherwise, if it does require some replicating, is there someone locally (Milwaukee area) that would do this as a side job? Can this be done off the car, or does it need to be on the car?
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Otherwise, if it does require some replicating, is there someone locally (Milwaukee area) that would do this as a side job? Can this be done off the car, or does it need to be on the car?
Thanks
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You will have to have your key/immobilizer reprogrammed (only a acura/honda dealer can do that. There isnt a way for you to do it) It shouldnt cost more than 60 bucks (i had mine done at the honda dealer for like 45) other than that as long as its for a TL-S its plug and play
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Thanks for the quick reply, fsttyms1.........I appreciate it.
So, out of curiosity, how in the world did the dealer come up with a price of nearly $1300? haha The price alone led me to think there would be a somewhat large degree of reprogramming involved.
So, out of curiosity, how in the world did the dealer come up with a price of nearly $1300? haha The price alone led me to think there would be a somewhat large degree of reprogramming involved.
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Because the ECU costs 900+ (depending on the dealer) bucks, then you have the labor to install it, then reprogram the immobilizer (probably charged 2-3 hrs installed)
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I was throwing a few codes that stumped me, including two tranny related codes (1739 & 1740 - 3rd and 4th clutch pressure switch circuits). Given that I had the tranny replaced about 1.5 years ago (20K miles), I marched back in to the dealer.......they said they ran the car through some paces and then resorted to testing at the source and running through some electrical problem solving exercises - apparently the source of the codes is the ECU, not the tranny.
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I was throwing a few codes that stumped me, including two tranny related codes (1739 & 1740 - 3rd and 4th clutch pressure switch circuits). Given that I had the tranny replaced about 1.5 years ago (20K miles), I marched back in to the dealer.......they said they ran the car through some paces and then resorted to testing at the source and running through some electrical problem solving exercises - apparently the source of the codes is the ECU, not the tranny.
I would get them to put it in writing that if that isnt the problem you arent stuck paying for it.
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fsttyms1 - Yes, I did take it to AOB........I have been very impressed with them in the past (I've taken several cars there at various times). They did put it in writing (on the work order), but I realize I am kind of "on my own" if I don't have them do the work. The CEL is off now (guessing they just reset it) - so I may just leave it alone for a bit and see what happens.....
Rajca - is your buddies ECU from a TL-S? How much is he looking for (send me a PM if you want). Out of curiosity, why does he not need it anymore?
Rajca - is your buddies ECU from a TL-S? How much is he looking for (send me a PM if you want). Out of curiosity, why does he not need it anymore?
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wait, if my transmission was changed, did I need to give them two sets of keys to make sure each one works? I did not try, but will my other key work which I never gave to the dealer during transmission swap? thanks
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fsttyms1 - Yes, I did take it to AOB........I have been very impressed with them in the past (I've taken several cars there at various times). They did put it in writing (on the work order), but I realize I am kind of "on my own" if I don't have them do the work. The CEL is off now (guessing they just reset it) - so I may just leave it alone for a bit and see what happens.....
Rajca - is your buddies ECU from a TL-S? How much is he looking for (send me a PM if you want). Out of curiosity, why does he not need it anymore?
Rajca - is your buddies ECU from a TL-S? How much is he looking for (send me a PM if you want). Out of curiosity, why does he not need it anymore?
Use this to locate one.
http://www.car-part.com/
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well i have that ecu but your right it wouldnt work on your ride, as for the swap its almost complete; installin a new clutch right now and droppin everythin in this weekend but best of luck with your problems man... i've had quiete a few of those problems lately =/
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www.car-part.com buy the ecu there. and get the dealer to re program it
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