512 TR ECU

are the two ECU units located behind the seats on a 512 TR both the same ? having a problem with car and would like to try swapping the two ECU's so that i can eliminate them. my car is an early Euro spec model, without ABS ,is it an easy swap, many thanks

 

everything ok when cold, but after 20 miles or so the right hand bank starts to have problems...popping on overun then cuts out, leave for 2or 3 hours , will then be back on all 12. So want to start swapping components to trace fault, have replaced the small power modules on advice but not the problem, possibly the coil pack is failing but the ECU's are easier to change , so will do those first.....

 

sorry , should have said, no cats , replaced with test pipes, i get the occasional 'flashing' test lights, but when the rightside bank cuts out there are no warning lights...will post reply when ive swapped ECU's over, thanks for input !

 

well swapped ECU's and coil pack made no difference ! something electrical is breaking down after the car has done about 25 miles and is hot, first thing i notice is popping on overrun, then car runs a bit rough and i get oil smoke from right side exhaust. If i leave car to cool down all probs are gone !!, any ideas .......or will have to take into shop...

 

could a MAF unit cause these symptons , could swap them easily if its worth a try...

 

ok, as soon as possible will swap MAF units, will let you know the outcome , thanks

 

not the MAF units...symptoms point to coil packs so will now have to check wiring and multi pin plugs.....

 

its beginning to look like it might be a faulty plug, the one that goes to the coilpack, will try to see if its possible to replace these....

 

yep ! it was one of the multipin plugs that went to the coil pack, bad connection inside , wired up replacement, car feels so different ! must have been playing up for years without me noticing till it failed completely, happy bunny again.....!!