OzStick
13th January 2011, 01:08 AM
Hi All,
As per the thread title, I am wanting to know if I can program a blank ECU to my 2001 SRi Barina via the OP-COM.
For some time the car has been playing up and refused to clear certain errors even after the implied faulty components (O2 Sensors and throttle body) were replaced but it was still possible to drive it 'normally'. However now the OP-COM is detecting error to do with the Knock Sensor and MAF in addition to o2 and TB related error codes which is just not logical.
SO I have been hunting around for the best way to replace/repair the ECU and according to one mob in the UK they can send me a replacement ECU which has been 'blanked' and it will need to be coded to my car, which makes sense. THey advise this can be done using a Tech2 unit whcih invariably means a trip to Holden (no thanks!) but they also mentioned I should be able to code it with the OP-COM as well.
Has anyone here replaced a faulty ECU in their Z18XE powered vehicle and coded it with an OP-COM? Alternatively has someone supplied Holden with an ECU they sourced themselves and had Holden code it?
I'm just looking for the best way of getting my car back on the road and I'm open to any sensible suggestions!
Cheers,
Chris
As per the thread title, I am wanting to know if I can program a blank ECU to my 2001 SRi Barina via the OP-COM.
For some time the car has been playing up and refused to clear certain errors even after the implied faulty components (O2 Sensors and throttle body) were replaced but it was still possible to drive it 'normally'. However now the OP-COM is detecting error to do with the Knock Sensor and MAF in addition to o2 and TB related error codes which is just not logical.
SO I have been hunting around for the best way to replace/repair the ECU and according to one mob in the UK they can send me a replacement ECU which has been 'blanked' and it will need to be coded to my car, which makes sense. THey advise this can be done using a Tech2 unit whcih invariably means a trip to Holden (no thanks!) but they also mentioned I should be able to code it with the OP-COM as well.
Has anyone here replaced a faulty ECU in their Z18XE powered vehicle and coded it with an OP-COM? Alternatively has someone supplied Holden with an ECU they sourced themselves and had Holden code it?
I'm just looking for the best way of getting my car back on the road and I'm open to any sensible suggestions!
Cheers,
Chris