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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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Anyone help me with the correct way to swap ecu?
 
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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Disconnect the battery, remove the cover and pull the ecu.

Install the new one and do a Throttle body alignment.
 
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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Not sure why you include battery disconnect. I never disconnect. AWE doesn't
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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If you disconnect battery, make sure you have the radio code.
 
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:48 AM
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I have always been tought to disconnect applied power before doing anything of this nature.
 
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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What will happen if you dont wait 3 min before tring to start?
 
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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You mean waiting 3 minutes with the key in the ignition? the car may idle rough because the throttle body hasnt adapted.
 
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