Looking for a porsche 944 ecu

ThriftySquirrel

Hi,

my garage has told me that the ecu for my 1988 porsche 944 has failed. The cost for a new ecu is very expensive. I've gotten some quotes to have the ecu repaired, but repairing it is also very expensive.

I'd be keen to get advice on getting a 2nd hand ecu instead of buying new. The ecu is a Bosch motronic unit (Bosch part no: 0261 200 086).

Thanks!

rdwarr

There are a few on eBay. Check here for the list.
Good luck!

ThriftySquirrel

I regularly check ebay, but for it to work I need one which matches the part number of my old one, and the same year. Have seen it on ebay twice but lost out on both occasions.

steveo3002

get yourself an auction sniper for last second ebay bidding

it would be worth joining all the porsche forums you can find, most have classified sections

Porker

Try Porschapart - need to ring them on 07000 924 944

HTH.

ThriftySquirrel

Thanks for all your ideas so far.

Porker, I'll give them a call.

Porker

how did you get on? is it sorted?

GabbaGabbaHey

ThriftySquirrel wrote:

I'd be keen to get advice on getting a 2nd hand ecu instead of buying new.

Firstly, if you haven't already done so, join either Porsche Club Great Britain and/or TIPEC. The 944 Register Secretaries will be able to offer you advice.

Secondly, buy a copy of 911 & Porsche World magazine. The various Porsche breakers advertise there, so ring round them all.

Thirdly, when you search on eBay, make sure that you search world-wide and not just UK.

Best of luck!