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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: TEST100 on 09 February 2013, 17:32

Title: how to find ECU CODE?
Post by: TEST100 on 09 February 2013, 17:32

hi everyone

heres some piks of my ecu after i removed rain tray/cover

(http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt175/DJTEST100/20130209_152303_zps945d6d8a.jpg)
(http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt175/DJTEST100/20130209_152306_zpsa9cd288d.jpg)

but where is the code,is it the tiny codes on the end of the long black plug or is it somewhere else?

i need to find out wether id have to solder a chip on or push fit?

can anyone help???

Title: Re: how to find ECU CODE?
Post by: dixie180 on 09 February 2013, 17:43

Should be here.http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRorcfwRK5Fdwksnl3AilTUegCk7U9v9gTxzkumvrcKlVxlU5f6

Title: Re: how to find ECU CODE?
Post by: TEST100 on 09 February 2013, 18:04

ok cheers,ill have a look tommorow.

i take it thats the underneath its on?
so ive just gotta remove 2 bolts so i can flip ecu to read code?
dont wana disconnect it as i dont know wether thatll do any harm?

Title: Re: how to find ECU CODE?
Post by: dixie180 on 09 February 2013, 18:25

Could possibly be underneath.Yeah looks like 2 bolts from the pic,and i would disconnect battery firstly.

Title: Re: how to find ECU CODE?
Post by: TEST100 on 09 February 2013, 19:28

u seen these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221144565746?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Title: Re: how to find ECU CODE?
Post by: dixie180 on 09 February 2013, 19:46

No,but i have now  :grin:.

Title: Re: how to find ECU CODE?
Post by: dixie180 on 09 February 2013, 19:49

Someone else started an earlier thread .http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=248432.msg2280841#msg2280841

Title: Re: how to find ECU CODE?
Post by: dixie180 on 09 February 2013, 20:20

By the way forgot to say you need a new pollen filter and a good clean of the scuttle tray. :laugh:

Title: Re: how to find ECU CODE?
Post by: TEST100 on 09 February 2013, 20:38

yh i know,i took the picture before cleaning it.looks better now but still need to hoover it out properly.
i hoovered the pollen filter,looks better and is but will replace soon...

also ive seen that thread a few times,but wanted some fresh info on the topic :)

Title: Re: how to find ECU CODE?
Post by: dixie180 on 09 February 2013, 20:55

Sorry m8,only know what i've read on that thread.Don't think i'll be getting a chip yet as my 8v is running sweet after getting the throttle body re-aligned.Be interested to find out if these chips are as good as they say tho.


Rob

Title: Re: how to find ECU CODE?
Post by: TEST100 on 10 February 2013, 15:43

So far mines got pipercross panel filter,decat,new sportex cat back exhaust system and last mod is 3" cold air intake.all of these hav made my golf faster and sound better.id like to put it on rolling road to see figures now :)

Title: Re: how to find ECU CODE?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 11 February 2013, 15:12

5bhp extra if you're lucky.

Title: Re: how to find ECU CODE?
Post by: TEST100 on 17 February 2013, 15:35

I get 5bhp extra just from my aero wipers lol