Removing the ECU chastity belt? I was told you have to break the bolts off and drill but I find
05-07-2002, 05:53 AM
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do you mean the metal "strap" that holds the ECU in???
If so, just gently pry one end of it with a flat-head screwdriver and the "strap" pops right up.
At least that's how it is on the 1.8T in my A4... I'm not sure if it is different in a Jetta.
Pete
At least that's how it is on the 1.8T in my A4... I'm not sure if it is different in a Jetta.
Pete
05-07-2002, 06:10 AM
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No, no. There is a metal bar on newer 1.8T ECU's that has bolts with odd heads on it
to deter chippers.
I know of the strap that you are referring to. That is the old way.
Thanks for responding.
I know of the strap that you are referring to. That is the old way.
Thanks for responding.
05-07-2002, 09:13 AM
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what kind of car? on our '01 TT, the ECU is just squished in place. Same as Jetta's, Golf, bugs
all you do is take out one wiper to get more room as you lift up the lower windsheild seal.
05-07-2002, 09:30 AM
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Wow, I am breaking news to people. Cool. Linkage to T forum post from 2 days ago...
<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/557535.phtml">ECU Protection</a></li></ul>
05-07-2002, 11:49 AM
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I can't tell clearly from the pic but that looks like the housing the ECU box is squished in...
just pull the ECU box out of there without taking that black thingamajing out. Unless there is a difference in '02 which I haven't heard of. I'll check later when I get home.
