AJL Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 As a followup to my previous thread re throttle problems I think i've probably got a faulty ECU. With that in mind i've just spotted this on e-bay Can anyone confirm if this will fit or can be re-programmed to run on my (52) MY02 Defender. "Land rover Deffender TD5 2003 On Reprogrammable Engine ECU New ECC Part No 500020" I presume its just a case of taking it along with to a specialist with plug in test book capabilities and asking him to fit? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 James That isn't a complete part number, but I think there is an NNN500020 which is a programmable type, will have a look in a little while and post up the answer. However you need to have the right sort for a Defender manual transmission, you can't even fit a Disco Td5 manual one to a Disco Td5 auto, it won't let you do it, as I tried to nick one out of a crashed vehicle for something once and it wouldn't work - same age vehicle just an auto instead of a manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJL Posted January 16, 2006 Author Share Posted January 16, 2006 JamesThat isn't a complete part number, but I think there is an NNN500020 which is a programmable type, will have a look in a little while and post up the answer. However you need to have the right sort for a Defender manual transmission, you can't even fit a Disco Td5 manual one to a Disco Td5 auto, it won't let you do it, as I tried to nick one out of a crashed vehicle for something once and it wouldn't work - same age vehicle just an auto instead of a manual. Stephen thanks for the quick response I understand that the Disco variant isnt backward compatible however this is stated a a defender model ECU and defenders here are on in manual as you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Just checked and NNN500020 is indeed a Defender manual ECU for 2A> vin numbers (vehicles with new type dash) so if that is you, then you are OK If you get it, I think it should also say "LD MAN" on it which is Defender manual (LD is the model bit of the VIN number i.e. SALLDblah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJL Posted January 16, 2006 Author Share Posted January 16, 2006 Stephen thanks very much i'll get it then and keep you posted! any idea whats involved in fiting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Connect to a T4 or something that will talk to it and read off injector grades programmed into old ECU Ignition off and leave it for 20 sec or so for the power to drop out Pull out red & black plugs Pull out old ECU (a couple of bolts) & fit new one Put in red & black plugs Ignition on Use T4 to stuff injector grades into new ECU, and learn the alarm security code Approx 10 minute job unless it insists on downloading a new "tune" to the ECU which will take a bit longer 30 min tops though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJL Posted January 16, 2006 Author Share Posted January 16, 2006 Connect to a T4 or something that will talk to it and read off injector grades programmed into old ECUIgnition off and leave it for 20 sec or so for the power to drop out Pull out red & black plugs Pull out old ECU (a couple of bolts) & fit new one Put in red & black plugs Ignition on Use T4 to stuff injector grades into new ECU, and learn the alarm security code Approx 10 minute job unless it insists on downloading a new "tune" to the ECU which will take a bit longer 30 min tops though Thats the theory then however nothing in my life is ever that simple you can bet i'll have no end of trouble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJL Posted January 16, 2006 Author Share Posted January 16, 2006 New ECU Duly purchased from e-blag lets see if: 1) They send the a compatible one 2) I can find someone to fit. 3) It solves my problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I'm following this thread with interest, as i bought a Td5 ECU on eBlag for £15, but it's for a disco apparently. i'm windering if it can be modded to work on my 2001 110. anyone got any clues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I'm following this thread with interest, as i bought a Td5 ECU on eBlag for £15, but it's for a disco apparently. i'm windering if it can be modded to work on my 2001 110.anyone got any clues? Not with a T4 AFAIK, but some of the aftermarket systems might be more forgiving. Send me the part no. on the ECU and I'll find out what it's for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJL Posted January 17, 2006 Author Share Posted January 17, 2006 Well as an update to this thread my problems were centred around not the ECU (of which i now have a spanking new spare) but with a non operational air flow meter this was picked up by Autologic test book this afternoon. Purchased a new airflow meter and hey presto throttle response back to normal plus the engine has got more go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Oh the joys of electronics in Land Rover See - one simple hook-up and you know exactly what the problem is. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 How much did they rush you for that ECU then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJL Posted January 17, 2006 Author Share Posted January 17, 2006 £100 £7 P&P (Next Day Delivery) Now in classifieds prior to eblag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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