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Swapping older 2001 TCU for a newer 2002+ TCU

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  1. NexLevel

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    #1 NexLevel, Jul 25, 2018
    Hey guys,

    I have a 2001 360 and after taking a look today, I see my version of the TCU is 185301 and the hardware does not allow newer software to be flashed.

    Found a newer 193263 TCU that I'm thinking about purchasing it to swap. I want to try to see how this is first and if not good enough try the CS software.

    If I was just to swap this in my car, do I still need it to be hooked up to an SD2 machine to recalibrate the PIS or should it be ok? I know if flashing the CS software that would require the SD2 machine for recalibration.

    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. 02360spider

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    #2 02360spider, Jul 25, 2018
    I'm no professional but on mine to get it to work some what correctly had to do a self learn when o first installed and after I flashed it to cs software.

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  3. mello

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    #3 mello, Jul 25, 2018
    The wrong way: Swap it out, drive it and life goes on. Clutch will wear faster than you can count to 100.
    The right way: Swap it out, use SD2 to do a relearn and set PIS. BTW, the TCU has a copy of your odo mileage. Bleed / change out the F1 fluids if you haven't done so for over a year.
     
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    #4 mello, Jul 25, 2018
    ... also the final PIS should only be set when the gearbox is nice and toasty. I drove mine for about 20 miles before setting the final PIS value. Otherwise, you'll have a hard time putting it in reverse. A good mechanic should know this right? RIGHT? :D
     
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  5. NexLevel

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    #5 NexLevel, Jul 25, 2018
    So even swapping out a 185301 for 193263 TCU still requires the PIS to be set?
     
  6. 02360spider

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    #6 02360spider, Jul 25, 2018
    Yes values will be different from car to car

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  7. SnowmanUK

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    #7 SnowmanUK, Jul 27, 2018
    To get the best gear shifting performance and driveability you should get the PIS optimised on an SD2 after installation.
     
  8. Mickster

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    #8 Mickster, Jul 28, 2018
    Here’s my tip to the OP: Buy the newer one and have it shipped to eric355 in France. He’s a member here.
    Eric will flash the CS specs on to it, send it back to you so you can have it installed professionally.

    Do a search here and you’ll fine others that have done this already.

    The difference in shifting is night & day.
     
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  9. 02360spider

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    #9 02360spider, Jul 28, 2018
    I sent mine to Eric love how he puts a new label on the tcu.he was awsome and it was pretty fast.

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  10. NexLevel

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    #10 NexLevel, Jul 28, 2018
    I already PMed Eric but I'm confused. After shipping the TCU to Eric to get flashed, do you still need hook up to a SD2 machine to get the PIS optimized?
     
  11. 02360spider

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    #11 02360spider, Jul 28, 2018
    Yes you will need to do a relearn and adjust pis

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