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Old 03-10-2008, 02:23 PM
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Default Need ECU

My M box went belly up this am. Anyone have an M box they are looking to sell? Car is Stg2, ecu was giacX - would like to get same or similar.

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Old 03-10-2008, 02:39 PM
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How did that happen - is your GIAC chip socketed or soldered on?
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YGM, thanks.
Old 03-10-2008, 03:00 PM
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Default I nailed a giant pothole...

...xmas eve on that side. Ever since I've had problems with check engine lights, stalling when hitting a bump, abs lights, airbag lights etc. The final straw was this weekend when it became difficult to start. Cranks fine, but was taking about 30+ attempts to fire up
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Default Socketed.

I've checked for it being seated right and all the solder points on the ECU - all look good
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Default Hmmm - get an IC puller and clean the prongs with an eraser tip and re-insert.

Doesn't hurt to try, right? Good luck man.
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Default Thanks, I never thought of that...

If I'm reading between the lines right you make it seem like an ECU going bad is a rare thing?

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