Engine control module to be replaced
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Engine control module to be replaced
2006 TL here
Engine cranks but would not start (TPMS message flashes on dashboard), towed to Acura dealer and states:
engine control module to be replaced because of water intrusion from A/C evaporator case.
Due to unclog case drain tube...WTF?
Is this legit??
Thanks for any input
Engine cranks but would not start (TPMS message flashes on dashboard), towed to Acura dealer and states:
engine control module to be replaced because of water intrusion from A/C evaporator case.
Due to unclog case drain tube...WTF?
Is this legit??
Thanks for any input
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Now, the interesting question: what was clogging the drain tube?
If you search for terms regarding water and fried ECM/ECU, several threads here on AZ mention that mechanics or oil change shop employees will sometimes put a bolt in the end of the A/C drain tube to stop condensation from dripping on them while changing oil or working on the car. Then they forget to remove the bolt to unplug the A/C drain, resulting in condensation backing up and dripping onto the ECM... A couple of Acura techs ran into several cases of this.
FYI, a fried ECM can cause misfires and fried ignition coil packs, so don't be surprised if the car needs new coil packs.
G/L; hope you get things fixed.
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