Removing the Window ECU

Many thanks Mario. What was the problem if not the Windows ECU? Door microswitch?

 

Hi all. Think I have located the Window /Door Ecu
This is photo from under the dash by the right side next to the pillar. I don’t think need to move carpet edge?
It has black piece of vinyl? partly over silver box and the green Windows / Door ECU module behind it as Mike indicated.
I am 70 yrs old and 6’ 1” tall - Now I’ve seen its location using my phone camera, I’m not so sure I can get access to it!
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Ferrari - why couldn’t they put the ECU in the trunk so easy access

 

First effort - got the 2 nylon lock nuts off each side of the silver box. Have to feel your way with the far side one but not too bad with small ratchet set. Watch out for the 2 small washers!
Having a cup of tea and wondering if I need to take off the single wide connector so can get better access to the green ecu module and it’s 3 connectors
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Next job. Take off the 2 nylon lock nuts off the green ECU module (can’t see near one on photo as hidden by the bracket of the silver top box).

 

Is the silver box the Shock Absorbers ECU?
I’m looking at EuroSpares site which has good diagrams and parts numbered etc with prices but doesn’t show the piggy back Windows ECU with the silver (shock absorbers ECU? ) on top of it.
Am I right?

 

After a bit of struggle got the Windows ECU box off the 2 additional nylon lock nuts so it’s able to move an inch or so on its 3 connectors. Think I will call it a day as 5pm and the dinner will be in the dog!
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Any tips on removing the connectors would be much appreciated as it’s gonna be tricky with limited access!

 

The plug is a pain to remove, but it can be done with a bit if fiddling and moving left right you push those side pins in... I remember took me a while. My problem was the window microswitch in the end, and only the position ! I ended up installing a new one just cause I was there...

 

Thanks Mario

 

I remember that job when i was 67 -

 

I’ve had a quick go at getting the connectors off but with only room (for me) with basically 1 hand - I couldn’t budge even the 2 smaller ones! Any suggestions?

 

Maybe I will pop the ecu on the 2 bolts and then I can maybe get more purchase on the connectors - if I can get to them?

 

Hang upside down in the seat, head in the footwell- thats how i managed

 

The one on the right side of the picture you posted swings out, does not pull out. The other 2 on the left side, have 2 clips, which pull out. Use a very small flat screwdriver and try to pry it out gently after you push the tab, not using much force so you don't break something. see a better pic of the plugs below.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/146541220021?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-166974-028196-7&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=146541220021&targetid=2276391439863&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9002082&poi=&campaignid=21236558136&mkgroupid=164144244920&rlsatarget=pla-2276391439863&abcId=9411394&merchantid=101685086&geoid=9002082&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh987xJA31_M_Wf81WBs6Da2s&gclid=CjwKCAjwq7fABhB2EiwAwk-YbMOZz1GL99XtCLEoSx_17KihBCntb1QwCh_D9dSxOANsVM6g3XVVthoCvmgQAvD_BwE

 

... and like @mike32 said, only way is to push chair back to max, and lay down on your back head under the dash... at least that's how I did it.

 

The single plug has a hook on one side it- be dead sure you do not damage it

 

Mike, is the single plug like the weird F355 Window ECU plug where you have to move the plug sideways? i.e. completely unintuitive. i.e. wiggle the plug sideways, then unclick and pivot...

Video here of the 355 Window ECU removal:

https://www.dropbox.com/t/Z6E2pT7SNPDDK1CN

 

I think the big single connector is this type.
Thanks very much for the info.

 

It is a multi pin type buy has a hook at one end- hard to get fully home

 

So not like the video I posted? "Hard to get fully home" could be because everyone is doing it wrong

What is "this type"? The move sideways then unclick/pivot type? Anyway, let us know how you go. Just don't force it if you're not sure.

 

It pulls straight out, when you refit it you need to make sure it is fully home

 

Thanks guys

 

Just took few more pics of bigger single connector
Grateful for suggestions

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Doesn’t appear to be any catches like on the F355 connector to release first?