S4@last!::Now B7 RS4

I called Cliar Parts this morning to get pricing and availability on a ECU revison (L) and a TCU (spare tranny chip). Told the guy I on the phone what I wanted and he insisted that I given him the cars VIN number, saying something about how they need it to get the exact ECU, I already told the guy what ECU it was, so what gives? Are they trying to spy for AoA? I thought that there is only one revision for the TCU, am I wrong?

CraigB

...I'm sure they'd forbid the sale of ECUs to the general public period, unless it was replaced by a dealer and the old one disposed of.

LCP

Clair's been doing this a while. There are simply several ECU versions to pick from.

BiZzAro ThAi

dont give them ideas like that *shaking in my boots*

EdP

They may CHARGE more if there is no core to return, but cannot restrict purchase. A situation with a stolen ECU would be an example. Nothing to return.

Requiring a VIN would on the other hand not violate the laws.

The laws govern an automotive company's responsibility to have available to the public replacement parts for a predetermined period of time, during and after a production car is available for purchase.

CraigB

But remember, we're talking about AoA. Anything's possible. 8^)

leslie

I get home and there was trick billiards and mens ice skating! WTF. :P Did I call the Drury goal or what?

S4@last!::Now B7 RS4

I just don't feel right about giving them my cars VIN number

CraigB

Probably Fox Sports Rocky Mtn (...I went though). 8^)

leslie

Let me know when you're going outta town, I have a place to stay in CO, I'll be happy to warm your seats for you. ;-)