bora 2000 problem

[vwbora1]

Im sorry my fault. Perhaps word stuffed was a bit to much. The ECU isn't dead but it has to be replaced.

Thanks for the help Manaz

[dylan8]

without questioning your mechanic. but what makes him think it needs replacing?
and without the correct tools like what manaz is saying i'd imagine it would be impossible to tell what was wrong.

Have you had the MAF and things like that replaced before? Is the car doing anything different, temperature guage not sitting on 90oC, blowing smoke or bad fumes?

[Speed]

Im sorry my fault. Perhaps word stuffed was a bit to much. The ECU isn't dead but it has to be replaced.

Thanks for the help Manaz

I've not needed to yet but if ever I have a problem, I'll be going straight to Golf_Loon at Camden GTI and I live near Blakehurst.
Especially when it comes to specific VW stuff, like an ECU or electrical issue.

[RolfGolf]

You are better off getting the car scanned by a VW specialist.

No one here is trying to send you off in the wrong direction. I understand you may feel loyal to a particular mechanic that you've seen for many years, but the car can reveal many faults via the software a specialist uses to interrogate it. It is not something your average mechanic would have access to and it will save you a lot of time and money tracking down what could be one of many things.

Check the Recommended Repairers and Parts Suppliers thread for someone near to you. They are all reasonably priced and are recommended for a reason.

Best Wishes.

[Manaz]

Im sorry my fault. Perhaps word stuffed was a bit to much. The ECU isn't dead but it has to be replaced.

Thanks for the help Manaz

What possible reason is there to replace the ECU unless it's dead (partially or fully)? It could just be throwing fault codes (it's meant to do this) which need clearing (need the right tools to do so).

Changing ECUs is not a simple or cheap matter...

[Jmac]

Yeah agreed, be interested why the ECU has been called, not questioning the diagnosis as it could be, but interested. Some motors have a power steering switch that signals the ecu to idle up, this is indeed something that can be measured with live data.
Keep us posted
Cheers
Jmac

[BI65ND]

I'd definitely get it scanned by a VW specialist... doesnt have to be a dealer. I'm saying this because I set off a fault code when I was playing with fuses and I knew exactly what it was (i triggered the airbag fault because I forgot to put it's fuse back in and started the car). When I took it to a normal mechanic for pink slip he scanned it and told me it came up with ECU damaged on his diagnosis machine. Took it to a VW auto elec and scanned it and confirmed I was right and it was just a tripped code, reset it and all fine. Peakhurst shouldn't be too far to drive, that's the VW auto elec I went to, for the sake of the $25 cost to scan it you could very well save yourself an expensive exercise in replacing stuff that doesn't actually fix the issue.

[Speed]

VWbora1, If you like I can scan it free of charge for you using VCDS. I'm only a couple of suburbs from you.
Feel free to PM me to make a time.

Cheers

[Golf Loon]

Bring it to Campbelltown. We will give you a free 5 minute diagnosis and scan.
We only work on VWs and Audis and I would also question the diagnosis of ecu. It wouldnt do the things you describe. Even if your man gets another ecu, he wont be able to code it to make the car run.
Its the old thing, pay a specialist who is familiar with your car a fair price to fix it, or pay someone hours and hours of scratching their head to try and work it out.
Up to you, see you soon I hope.

[vwbora1]

Boys thank you very much for your input. The car will be scanned by VW specialist tomorrow. Will let you know how it went.

Speed and Golf Loon Thanks guys, will do if it doesn't work with my mechanic.