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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: jamie1989 on 28 August 2012, 16:15

Title: 1.8t ecu's talk to me
Post by: jamie1989 on 28 August 2012, 16:15

So simple question but dont know the answer

I have a 1.8t AGU, lets say I get another ECU map it and put it in my car.
Its already de-immoblised so will it work?
Do I need to get it coded in to my car?

Im confused as to what you have to do.
I have VDCS lite but I doubt its capable of coding in a new ECU if its needed.

Title: Re: 1.8t ecu's talk to me
Post by: Wazzzer on 28 August 2012, 17:41

You thinking of buying Chris's ECU?

Title: Re: 1.8t ecu's talk to me
Post by: jamie1989 on 28 August 2012, 19:00

Haha I cannot confirm or deny.  :grin:

Title: Re: 1.8t ecu's talk to me
Post by: jamie1989 on 28 August 2012, 21:34

I want two different ecu's basically.
Mine is running with immo defeat however if I buy another it would need the same.
Im buying a new engine and rebuilding it in a different car in the near future so having a two handy ecus with R-techs custom mapping(same spec) would be awsome.

Mine still needs taking upto R-tech to finish off the custom remap with bigger injectors and vr6 maf but having a spare ecu with same spec in a tin box im going to build will be mental!!  :evil:

Title: Re: 1.8t ecu's talk to me
Post by: Chris. on 29 August 2012, 20:16

Both the 018R and the 018CG are interchangable.  Sure even the maps inside can be swapped just the MPG readout shows wrong from what ive seen.

Easy to code in, just tell clocks to learn the 'new' ecu with vagcom.

Title: Re: 1.8t ecu's talk to me
Post by: jamie1989 on 29 August 2012, 20:27

Im gunna take out my ecu and find the part number when this rain pisses off.
Will it show me my ecu part number if I plug it in with VDCS lite?

Title: Re: 1.8t ecu's talk to me
Post by: Chris. on 29 August 2012, 20:38

Would have thought so.

Title: Re: 1.8t ecu's talk to me
Post by: jamie1989 on 29 August 2012, 21:06

Im off tomorrow im going to give it a clean and have a peep at the part number.
I wouldnt mind your ecu Chris but funds are tight and I still need mine finished  :sad:

Holiday 3 weeks today too  :laugh:

Title: Re: 1.8t ecu's talk to me
Post by: Chris. on 29 August 2012, 21:07

Open to offers :D

Title: Re: 1.8t ecu's talk to me
Post by: jamie1989 on 29 August 2012, 21:14

Dammnnnn Chris you bad man you have earned a second wage off me  :grin:

Let me think on it and see if I can get your ecu unlocked.
I can get an AGU engine cheap too  :sad: god I wish I had a better job lol

Title: Re: 1.8t ecu's talk to me
Post by: Chris. on 29 August 2012, 21:17

Bought me some pistons etc haha.  Nice shiny new parts :D

Title: Re: 1.8t ecu's talk to me
Post by: jamie1989 on 29 August 2012, 21:19

Mate iv followed your build on UKmkivs your building something mental!

Title: Re: 1.8t ecu's talk to me
Post by: Chris. on 29 August 2012, 21:27

;)  should be interesting!