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Behr

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Registered: 5th Feb 07
Location: Hemel Hempstead
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20th Apr 09 at 11:59

mate of mine just done a straight engine swap because he blew the old engine up. its all fitted and wired up but when he starts the car it runs for a couple of seconds then the engine management lights starts flasshing and then the car turns off

Any ideas?

Torsa g

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Registered: 20th Sep 07
Location: Tamworth. Rides: An OSTRIDGE
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20th Apr 09 at 12:04

has he changed the ecu with the engine

davieslim

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Registered: 15th Sep 08
Location: Glasgow City
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20th Apr 09 at 12:05

imobiliser, did he use the ecu from the replacement engine or your own engine?

davie

DaveyLC

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Registered: 8th Oct 08
Location: Berkshire
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20th Apr 09 at 12:08

You need to either use your original ECU or you need to get the key reader (the bit that sits on the ignition barrel) and the key c hip from the old car.. Much easier to change the ecu over though