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 Post subject: Where is the ECU?
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 5:54 pm 
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could someone point to me where the ECU is so i could remove it from an AU falcon? cheers

It this the ECU? If so how do you remove it? how do you remove the metal bracket ?
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 Post subject: Re: Where is the ECU?
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 6:04 pm 
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that is the ECU

 

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Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 6:30 pm 
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something tells me that if you want to remove the metal bracket, that you would need to undo the bolts that hold it on.

Honestly, if you can't work out how to unbolt the ECU what makes you think it's a good idea to be playing with that stuff in the first place?
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 Post subject: Re: Where is the ECU?
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 6:32 pm 
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the bolt doesn't have a phillips head or a flat head on it
it's completely flat
so beats me as to how i can remove it
i tried prying it with a screw driver, but it's way too tight

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 Post subject: Re: Where is the ECU?
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 6:33 pm 
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{USERNAME} wrote:
something tells me that if you want to remove the metal bracket, that you would need to undo the bolts that hold it on.

Honestly, if you can't work out how to unbolt the ECU what makes you think it's a good idea to be playing with that stuff in the first place?


this is the life of a wannabe home mechanic :)

but ever since i started learning about home mechanics, i have saved alot of money
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Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 6:38 pm 
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{USERNAME} wrote:
something tells me that if you want to remove the metal bracket, that you would need to undo the bolts that hold it on.

Honestly, if you can't work out how to unbolt the ECU what makes you think it's a good idea to be playing with that stuff in the first place?


this is the life of a wannabe home mechanic :)

but ever since i started learning about home mechanics, i have saved alot of money


Drill the rivet out!

 

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 Post subject: Re: Where is the ECU?
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 7:54 pm 
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wow this is amazing, if u cant figure out that thats the ECU and u cant figure out how to get it out then i dont think you should be messing around with cars.
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 Post subject: Re: Where is the ECU?
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:10 pm 
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Its a bolt i believe and if you dont know how to undo that spend a few months on learning to use tools then maybe we can help educate you with cars ! We all have to start somewhere but even some people know how to undo a bolt or take a rivet out !

 

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 Post subject: Re: Where is the ECU?
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:13 pm 
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Its a bolt i believe and if you dont know how to undo that spend a few months on learning to use tools then maybe we can help educate you with cars ! We all have to start somewhere but even some people know how to undo a bolt or take a rivet out !


E-Series = bolt, AU = giant fukk off rivet

 

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 Post subject: Re: Where is the ECU?
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:19 am 
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Drill the rivets out and reinstall the ECU with self drilling TEK screws
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Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:47 am 
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If you have a file, file the rivet flat first, they dont have the indent/hole in the middle for the drill bit to take to and they just keep sliding the drill away because they are a dome shape.

 

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Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:11 pm 
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Dont mean to be a d**k or anything mate, but, please go get yourself a workshop manual. It will be one of the best things you've ever done :lol:

In all honesty though, everything (or almost everything) will be covered in a workshop manual, its a very good tool for any DIY home mechanic :wink:

 

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Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 1:18 pm 
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FYI he is wrecking the car and wants to know how to remove it for sale.

 

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Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:25 pm 
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{USERNAME} wrote:
something tells me that if you want to remove the metal bracket, that you would need to undo the bolts that hold it on.

Honestly, if you can't work out how to unbolt the ECU what makes you think it's a good idea to be playing with that stuff in the first place?


amen lol and have you ever heard of a center punch and drill?
{USERNAME} wrote:
Dont mean to be a d**k or anything mate, but, please go get yourself a workshop manual. It will be one of the best things you've ever done :lol:

In all honesty though, everything (or almost everything) will be covered in a workshop manual, its a very good tool for any DIY home mechanic :wink:


yep sounds to me like you need one asap or shouldnt be touching a car
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 Post subject: Re: Where is the ECU?
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:29 pm 
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something tells me this guy hasnt had much to do with cars at all considering hes age 27 and cant figure out how to get an ECU out
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