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where are some good places to find an ECU?

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Old 11-13-2003, 09:30 PM
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Default where are some good places to find an ECU?

im among a few on here that have had them die recently...dealer wanted 1200...my chip shop said they would get it for 700...anyone know a place to beat that? model number 4d0907551a8 for a 1998.5 5 speed 2.8
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car-parts.com 100-200 for a used ECU from salvage yard
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definitely - I got my spare for $150
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Default is that a safe source? i wouldnt want to get one that is dead again:( how specific are the models?

if i bought one for a 2.8 but it was from a tiptronic would it work on my 5 speed?
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Default you might have to recode the softcode with a vag-com but as long as it's for the 2.8 for your year

ecu model it will work... they generally test the ecu's or warranty them for 30-60 days.
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...works perfectly I might add...
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