Van bought in auction on a credit card

adh983

I didnt say I am not happy. Its a big unexpected expense for a small business. Should I be jumping with joy. Cest la vie

neilmcl

adh983 wrote: »

Should I be jumping with joy. Cest la vie

Of course not but most sensible people would budget for possible extra work when buying a used (out of warranty) vehicle from an auction.

andyfr_2

I would still try to get a second opinion before you do anything. I'm sure you will be able to find a mobile car electrical engineer willing to give you a price.

Good luck!

LandyAndy

Is it usual for ex-rental vans to have done fewer than 4k miles a year?

wiltsguy_2

OP, as others have said you bought from an auction so there is no come back at all, sold as seen im afraid.

£600 for labour on en ECU seems a little high, have you rang round a few garages to get a lower quote? or a second hand ecu that can be fitted and re-programmed by an auto technician/diagnostics garage?

EdGasket

You could get the existing ecu repaired perhaps more cheaply? Try BBA Reman.
http://www.bba-reman.com/uk/index.aspx

It is most likely the output transistors need repalcing. Be sure to change the coil packs too otherwise you might blow your new/repaired ecu.