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(Message started by: wickedteen on Nov 17^th, 2006, 9:50am)

Title: ECU swap over
Post by wickedteen on Nov 17^th, 2006, 9:50am

i have the 1995 scorpio cossie, just wondered if the ECU out of my crashed 1996 scorpio cossie would be better for it as they are the same spec car, anyone have any ideas, cheers all

Title: Re: ECU swap over
Post by wickedteen on Nov 17^th, 2006, 10:10pm

does no one know about this then, well i am suprised
:-/

Title: Re: ECU swap over
Post by scorpio_man on Nov 17^th, 2006, 10:25pm

hi there

don't think it would make much of a difference. think it was only the software that was changed.

you may also find that the PATS system might not let the car start, as it will see something 'different'.

hth

Title: Re: ECU swap over
Post by howiedintheplace on Nov 17^th, 2006, 11:10pm

You will be O.K with changing the ECU just don't mess with the PATS module next to it ;)

Title: Re: ECU swap over
Post by jonnycab on Nov 18^th, 2006, 3:25am

I experimented swapping my ECU / PCM (whatever you want to call it) with a spare one I had & the car wouldn't start.
So maybe PATS didn't recognise it :-/

Title: Re: ECU swap over
Post by Spannerdemon on Nov 18^th, 2006, 4:21pm

Have a look at THIS (http://www.the-ecu-doctor.co.uk/) which will help you make your mind up.

This firm have a very good (like excellent) reputation, and are one of the biggest in the UK.

It will answer a lot of your questions. Bear in mind that if you DO change your ECU, then your car will need several hours if not days to 'learn' all about YOUR car, rather than the car that it was previously fitted in. This could well cause you problems.

Personally, I wouldn't change an ECU unit just for the sake of it.

Title: Re: ECU swap over
Post by wickedteen on Nov 18^th, 2006, 5:10pm

i take then its not worth changing it, d**n i thought i was going to have flashing indicators when i lock the car, nevermind

Title: Re: ECU swap over
Post by harry.m1byt on Nov 18^th, 2006, 5:23pm

on 11/18/06 at 17:10:38, wickedteen wrote:

i take then its not worth changing it, d**n i thought i was going to have flashing indicators when i lock the car, nevermind

So far as I am aware, it it the CCM's software which decides whether it flashes on locking.

Title: Re: ECU swap over
Post by Matt on Nov 18^th, 2006, 5:31pm

wickedteen, have a look here http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/flashermod.htm

Title: Re: ECU swap over
Post by howiedintheplace on Nov 18^th, 2006, 5:50pm

??? ???

So there is nothing wrong with your ECU, then there is no gain in changing it what's so ever.

If you follow the correct way Ford detail to change it then you should have no problems.

Title: Re: ECU swap over
Post by wickedteen on Nov 18^th, 2006, 5:57pm

i just thought that the engine might run a bit smootherless fuel consumption, and flashing flashers

Title: Re: ECU swap over
Post by jonnycab on Nov 20^th, 2006, 1:42am

Non funtioning flashers are nothing to do with the ECU :)

More likely fuse / fusebox / wiring prob ;)

Title: Re: ECU swap over
Post by wickedteen on Nov 20^th, 2006, 9:57pm

my indicators are working, fine, please the full listing, i wish to have flashing indicators when i set the alarm

Title: Re: ECU swap over
Post by harry.m1byt on Nov 20^th, 2006, 11:01pm

on 11/20/06 at 21:57:31, wickedteen wrote:

my indicators are working, fine, please the full listing, i wish to have flashing indicators when i set the alarm

The indicator flashing on lock is dependent upon the CCModule and its programming. Ford can change this, but if your old car flashed change the CCM to the new car and it should also flash.

I have just swapped my Aug '95 CCM which didn't flash, for a '96 CCM and it now flashes - see the full description which I posted just a few minutes ago in this forum.

The swapping the CCM is the work of just a few minutes. Remove the glove box and it is the black plastic cased module directly in front of you, the one with three multi-sockets and perhaps only two occupied by plugs. Unplug, slide out, slide in the replacement, reconnect. You will then need to reprogram it to recognise your remote.

Title: Re: ECU swap over
Post by jonnycab on Nov 21^st, 2006, 1:40am

on 11/20/06 at 21:57:31, wickedteen wrote:

my indicators are working, fine, please the full listing, i wish to have flashing indicators when i set the alarm

Oops...sorry....got the wrong end of the stick there....doh ::)

Title: Re: ECU swap over
Post by wickedteen on Nov 21^st, 2006, 8:50am

cheers guys, so after all of this we now know that its not the ecu that controls the indicators flashing when you set the alarm, its the CCM, cheers guys