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Offline andc1

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ecu change
« on: 12 April 2009, 21:18 »
hi al, got a 150 1.8t on a s plate and have aquired a ecu from a 180bhp version, can i swop it and make mine 180 or does it not work like that?

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Offline ALEXS1.8T

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Re: ecu change
« Reply #1 on: 12 April 2009, 21:20 »
has ur golf got the ko3s turbo ? as thats wot the 180bhp golf run if it hasnt then no it wont. and if it has iam still not sure its that easy .hope this helps
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Re: ecu change
« Reply #2 on: 12 April 2009, 21:21 »
no just the standard turbo
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Offline Wazzzer

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Re: ecu change
« Reply #3 on: 12 April 2009, 21:23 »
180bhp will be AUQ, different management to the 150bhp Golfs so it won't work mate sorry
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Re: ecu change
« Reply #4 on: 12 April 2009, 21:24 »
won't work - completely different ECU

your AGU for starters does NOT have a MAP sensor on the intercooler
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Re: ecu change
« Reply #5 on: 12 April 2009, 21:26 »
been offered a ko3s turbo as well, straight swop to fit? anything else i need? is the a big difference?
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Re: ecu change
« Reply #6 on: 12 April 2009, 21:27 »
Quote from: scoobygolf on 12 April 2009, 21:26
been offered a ko3s turbo as well, straight swop to fit? anything else i need? is the a big difference?

do a search on the subject
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Offline T_J_G

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Re: ecu change
« Reply #7 on: 12 April 2009, 21:46 »
Surely it will need to have the immobiliser defeated aswell.
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Re: ecu change
« Reply #8 on: 12 April 2009, 21:47 »
Quote from: T_J_G on 12 April 2009, 21:46
Surely it will need to have the immobiliser defeated aswell.

yes and no - you can code an ECU to your exisiting clocks - it is easier if you start with the same ECU mind  :grin:
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Offline T_J_G

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Re: ecu change
« Reply #9 on: 12 April 2009, 21:59 »
Why doesn't the OP just get a remap!
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