E.C.U Repair

s_b

of course a breaker might be a cheaper option if indeed the ecu has blown its output transisters due to the coil
what year /engine is this kay aye

elliesmemory1

Yes thanks i have thought of that but as money is tight i could only afford a cheap old banger, and this car although 8 years old has low milage and is in good cond otherwise so too good to scrap really and its a case of better te devil you know!

scheming_gypsy

Hardupandfedup wrote: »

Yes thanks i have thought of that but as money is tight i could only afford a cheap old banger, and this car although 8 years old has low milage and is in good cond otherwise so too good to scrap really and its a case of better te devil you know!

he means a breaker for a replacement ecu, not scrapping your car.

elliesmemory1

Oh I see, sorry, told you I dont know much about cars!
I will talk to garage about it. Thanks

s_b

Hardupandfedup wrote: »

Oh I see, sorry, told you I dont know much about cars!
I will talk to garage about it. Thanks

quite straight forward to replace the ecu on an 8 year old ka because you can be a bit vehement with the kick panel and dash
get the garage to source a s/h ecu and the key and barrel for the ignition and you could be back on the road in an hour,just use your other key you have now for the doorlocks
ford ecu on this year are plug and go

elliesmemory1

Thanks for that, but i have just spoken to garage they say each ecu is coded to each car. Also say ecu is behind a amoured panel in passenger side dash and very tricky to get out.
Dont know if thats true or not but just what they tell me.

elliesmemory1

It seems there is some water damage to the ecu.
Its been taken off car now and two of the small metal pin things have rusted away, sorry cant be more technical as dont know what Im taking about!
Anyway its being sent off to see if can be repaired. Anyone know what he chances are of being able to be repaired??
also what cost maybe of getting a s/h one with the ignition as above if nec.
thanks

s_b

as i said
they are plug and play
look here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=ford+ka+ecu&_sacat=See-All-Categories

elliesmemory1

Thats very interesting. thank you.

elliesmemory1

ECU has been repaired and on way back, Needs a new coil pack too, Garage is saying its a full days work to replace it and get it going is this right as worried how much labour they are going to charge me!