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also you might pay a premium for an M-box
Posted by: nyet (2) on 2014-04-09 13:24:38 \| Moderator In Reply to: that is sort of my feeling, almost wouldn't mind paying for another m box just to eliminate the posted by S4gasm (LotR) on 2014-04-09 13:17:11	Share \| Report

you can get just about every other ME7.1 ECU for much cheaper.

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Update - was stumped before, now I'm stumped and desperate. Which ecu-box does my car need? - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-08 23:24:28 (1231 views)
- FOUND THE PROBLEM! Still need some input though...please read... - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-10 21:11:47 (1074 views)
  - Awesome! - Timtheguru 2014-04-14 18:30:56 (814 views)
  - throw in a new sensor. If the fuse does NOT pop when it is disconnected, that'll do it. - EricVonHa 2014-04-10 23:23:07 (916 views)
    - yep, looking for a sensor now, just wanted to verify it was the sensor and not the wiring to the ecu - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-10 23:26:55 (925 views)
      - unplug it and key on... fuse still good? Problem solved!   -  EricVonHa  2014-04-10 23:31:51 (928 views)
        
        Where have I heard that before? lol   -  zillarob  2014-04-10 23:46:16 (931 views)
        
        I dunno. YELL IT LOUDER! WITH CRAYONS! ;) I guess most any sensor can die after  -  EricVonHa  2014-04-11 00:05:33 (917 views)
        
        No. The only time fuses blow on me is when  -  zillarob  2014-04-11 00:11:53 (922 views)
        
        Shocking first! Safety later. Good thing that DC current has low amplitude. People could DIE!   -  EricVonHa  2014-04-11 00:17:55 (904 views)
        
        Ah yes, I see your point now, if it was the wiring it would have still popped when the car started.  -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 23:40:17 (966 views)
        
        Send Rob some PayPal $$$. You killed the internets in his town.   -  EricVonHa  2014-04-11 00:03:56 (924 views)
- Anyone know Keith Cox Autobahn in Bellingham WA? - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-10 12:47:02 (939 views)
  - Just talked to a nice guy there...he filled me in something and is faxing me the service records.. - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-10 13:11:31 (955 views)
- Name that sensor.... - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-10 11:34:09 (970 views)
- Can someone tell me the where the IAC valve and secondary air injection valve are? - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-09 19:57:29 (1004 views)
- Update- Got an M box ECU on the way....so we will see. - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-09 15:10:02 (1034 views)
  - You'll most likely need to recode the cluster, not sure if that was discussed or not. But ESP and - Timtheguru 2014-04-09 15:29:44 (1042 views)
    - the guy sending it to me, said he took care of that, so hopefully i wont need to learn that lol. - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-09 15:32:31 (1048 views)
      - You will, it's very easy to do though, so when the time comes we'll help you get through it.   -  Timtheguru  2014-04-09 16:30:01 (1029 views)
        
        easy, like I can do it with vcds lite, and a KKL cable?   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-09 17:04:07 (1030 views)
        
        Not sure about vcds lite.. 3.xx vag-com works with the ebay cable.   -  Timtheguru  2014-04-09 18:17:42 (1080 views)
- Try another ecu before you kill yourself with wiring / components... - SUV 2014-04-09 13:01:31 (1053 views)
  - that is sort of my feeling, almost wouldn't mind paying for another m box just to eliminate the - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-09 13:17:11 (1052 views)
    - also you might pay a premium for an M-box - nyet 2014-04-09 13:24:38 (1076 views)
      - damn, ok. i have no idea what most of this ecu shit means, but i'll read your links below.   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-09 13:31:54 (1030 views)
        
        as an old timer you have no excuse ;P   -  nyet  2014-04-09 13:55:10 (1049 views)
        
        I know, it's true. But i have always avoided this elec shit lol. I'd rather do ANYTHING then  -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-09 15:07:48 (1066 views)
    - yes - nyet 2014-04-09 13:19:39 (1032 views)
- where are you located? - The Scrambler 2014-04-23 22:42:35 (1065 views)
  - Missoula, MT (far western corner) - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-09 10:16:05 (1029 views)
    - Small world - Parkcityavant 2014-04-09 20:31:45 (991 views)
      - haha i was actually born in hamilton. Yeah hit me up if you make it out here! - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-10 00:19:20 (979 views)
    - Nice. I go there often... - JoshD 2014-04-09 18:49:28 (1012 views)
    - crap, little far from me. - The Scrambler 2014-04-09 14:37:52 (1034 views)
      - yeah, i think i'm far from everyone! - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-09 17:17:40 (953 views)
- Nasty one! - zillarob 2014-04-09 00:00:45 (1166 views)
  - man i have no idea what those diagrams are implying..anyway to know what fuse 34 connects to? - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-09 01:37:20 (1083 views)
    - Print them out and grab a hi-liter pen. - zillarob 2014-04-09 02:10:26 (1052 views)
  - i absolutely hate electronics, i'd rather do a timing belt at night with candle for light. - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-09 00:15:26 (1105 views)
    - Pretty sure you are going to know a whole lot more about electronics before this is over. - zillarob 2014-04-09 00:24:21 (1140 views)
      - side note: is your wiring issue only from your swap?  -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-09 10:48:08 (1071 views)
        
        No, I work on these cars pretty much everyday.  -  zillarob  2014-04-09 12:34:52 (1076 views)
        
        multi meter help...  -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-09 13:00:08 (1056 views)
        
        Do this  -  zillarob  2014-04-09 20:04:19 (988 views)
        
        Ok i hilighted the diags and did some multi metering..  -  S4gasm (LotR)  2015-04-17 19:15:07 (1046 views)
        
        Good job! Wasnt that bad, was it?  -  zillarob  2014-04-10 00:39:30 (988 views)
        
        yes! just replied to you on AZ. Do you ever come to missoula?   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 00:42:28 (968 views)
        
        Been awhile since I have been there.  -  zillarob  2014-04-10 00:44:27 (963 views)
        
        i do know how to use the ohs meter, but not a pro at it! and yes i have removed ecu.   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 00:53:11 (985 views)
        
        Sweet!  -  zillarob  2014-04-10 01:00:13 (992 views)
        
        Boom! Found the problem...posting above..one sec.   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 21:07:54 (970 views)
        
        So it doesnt blow the fuse with that unplugged?   -  zillarob  2014-04-10 21:31:46 (944 views)
        
        exactly! started it 4 times, let it run, never blew. now, how do i know if its sensor or in the wire   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 21:36:54 (957 views)
        
        How many ohms between the 2 pins on the adjuster?   -  zillarob  2014-04-10 21:41:14 (953 views)
        
        with my meter set to 200 ohms. The numbers on the sensor is literally all over the place...  -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 21:44:41 (937 views)
        
        What setting did I tell you to use?   -  zillarob  2014-04-10 21:45:34 (932 views)
        
        my lowest is 200!   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 21:50:47 (932 views)
        
        I got ya. You said 20 last night.   -  zillarob  2014-04-10 21:56:17 (914 views)
        
        dude..i have no idea how to use that calculator. voltage, current, resistance?? What?  -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 22:08:13 (936 views)
        
        Dude, you type the 2 numbers that I told you to in and hit calculate.  -  zillarob  2014-04-10 22:10:38 (900 views)
        
        im trying to tell you, i have no idea what numbers go where into that calculator.   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 22:16:33 (929 views)
        
        Lol, I give up.  -  zillarob  2014-04-10 22:27:35 (888 views)
        
        lol sorry man right now is not a great time, it's cold here and i'm kind of working on the car as i  -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 22:36:38 (942 views)
        
        I hear ya.   -  zillarob  2014-04-10 22:41:29 (933 views)
        
        yeah i was just looking at it, and it appears its just 2 little bolts and i can swap in the sensor  -  S4gasm (LotR)  2016-07-19 23:59:43 (918 views)
        
        The adjusters are side specific,  -  zillarob  2014-04-10 22:52:57 (922 views)
        
        yeah, i'm much better with a wrench then a multi meter ;)   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 23:02:44 (928 views)
        
        here is my meter..   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 21:53:41 (958 views)
        
        and the wire end-to ecu, is steady at about 14-15.   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 21:45:15 (935 views)
        
        ok, ill prob have to do this tomorow after work.  -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 01:13:31 (952 views)
        
        I'll try to keep an eye out.   -  zillarob  2014-04-10 01:20:30 (962 views)
        
        also, what ohms setting should i be using? 20, 200..??   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 01:42:26 (990 views)
        
        20, or the lowest you have.  -  zillarob  2014-04-10 02:00:13 (989 views)
        
        Ok, I think 20 is the lowest I have. Not sure about millio, i'll check tonight after work.   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 10:41:45 (905 views)
- We'll need a whole lot more info - nyet 2014-04-08 23:42:10 (1136 views)
  - The ecu is stock as far as i know, i bought the car 2 weeks ago.. - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-08 23:43:43 (1092 views)
    - if you have a vcds cable you can use the nefmoto flasher - nyet 2014-04-09 12:51:11 (1033 views)
      - wow, this stuff is making my head spin. Is there a section with pictures instead of words ;) - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-09 15:28:32 (1055 views)
      - oh man...this could get interesting. thanks! - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-09 12:55:10 (1042 views)
    - No, early '01s had the H-box, late model '01s had an M-box ECU - b-thumper 2014-04-09 00:30:35 (1115 views)
      - so i can use any M box ecu?   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-09 00:39:37 (1084 views)
        
        ...   -  nyet  2014-04-09 12:49:03 (1073 views)
        
        according to that link, my car would have been H or J box..WT FACK.  -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-09 17:07:26 (988 views)
        
        no, you just f'd up :P  -  nyet  2014-04-10 12:28:09 (938 views)
        
        H because it's a 6spd. J is for tip.   -  SUV  2014-04-09 17:57:40 (1059 views)
        
        but my ecu is an M box...   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-09 18:20:19 (1051 views)
        
        Doubt it is the original ECU then.  -  nyet  2014-04-09 20:20:26 (967 views)
        
        01/01 build date. New style badges on trunk. Front grill has old style. Hitachi maf.  -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 00:18:32 (979 views)
        
        uh. you should read the link above more carefully :)  -  nyet  2014-04-10 12:27:45 (928 views)
        
        haha yeah, i didn't realize until last night my car was a late build.   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-10 12:39:21 (959 views)
        
        2nd! Build date is primary to me. Plus he should check for an F-hose and what MAF is present   -  b-thumper  2014-04-09 20:38:44 (989 views)
        
        If you have an M-box ECU (and assuming the prevous owner didn't swap the wrong one in)  -  b-thumper  2014-04-09 08:40:01 (1120 views)
        
        And what is involved in re-programming them? Or is T and M just plug and play?   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-09 10:17:12 (1040 views)
        
        M and T are interchangeable IIRC. Most 'tuned' cars are flashed with an M-box code.   -  PKmode  2014-04-09 11:40:26 (1029 views)
        
        What about a T box from a 01 A6? Would it need re flashed?   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-09 12:05:51 (1002 views)
        
        As nyet said, A6 is not the same. No cross compatibility.   -  PKmode  2014-04-09 13:43:06 (1008 views)
        
        err no JUST the BELs  -  nyet  2014-04-09 13:54:38 (1086 views)
        
        A6 T box (not s4) is BEL. you can't use that.   -  nyet  2014-04-09 12:48:33 (1069 views)
    - I can go pull the ecu again and take a pic..give me 10 mins. - S4gasm (LotR) 2014-04-08 23:51:41 (1091 views)
      - my ecu..   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-09 00:12:46 (1252 views)
        
        ECU  -  AxelS4  2014-04-09 01:37:18 (1076 views)
        
        You sure that fuse wasnt 32?  -  zillarob  2014-04-09 02:19:00 (1097 views)
        
        Corrupted ECU ROM  -  AxelS4  2014-04-10 22:48:41 (975 views)
        
        the fact that 2 of the screws were missing from the ECU cover makes me think this could very well be  -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-09 02:05:14 (1094 views)
        
        open it up and see it is chipped   -  infinkc  2014-04-09 10:33:03 (1043 views)
        
        i'll crack it open tonight, I had never opened one and wasn't sure if that was ok to do.   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-09 10:44:29 (1072 views)
        
        Its not the ecu   -  zillarob  2014-04-09 00:16:45 (1084 views)
        
        How can you be so sure?   -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-09 00:30:09 (1094 views)
        
        I dont think can blow that fuse. It only provides ground to switch components.  -  zillarob  2014-04-09 00:41:07 (1140 views)
        
        trying to wrap my head around that...you said "if you had these codes and the fuse wasn't blown"  -  S4gasm (LotR)  2014-04-09 10:54:07 (1032 views)

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