Is ecm repair reliable?
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Hallo Sourlee, have a question about the comments you made on replacing an ECU upwards . Mine is AK , so i cut replace it with AL, AM,etc. That i understood. Can i use the Series Bx. As well ? I have Rough Engine Running from Time to Time with Code p1367. This fantastic Forum lead me to a ECU issue. Thanks.
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Hallo Sourlee, have a question about the comments you made on replacing an ECU upwards . Mine is AK , so i cut replace it with AL, AM,etc. That i understood. Can i use the Series Bx. As well ? I have Rough Engine Running from Time to Time with Code p1367. This fantastic Forum lead me to a ECU issue. Thanks.
When we installed a different ECU (LNA1410BB for example) when the car had a LJA140AK, LJA140AH, LJA140AN, the car never started.
We then we desoldered the memory and read it and found that the datas weren't compatible.
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I am a new, member with the same running rough problem. I have a 98 XK8 60K miles. I took it to a small shop that does Jags. The error code was P0205, injector problem. He also checked the plugs since they were original and changed them-no help. Then he changed the injector (5)-no help. I baught a used ECM (still with original warranty seals on it) with the exact letters and numbers from another shop. He installed and the car did not start. He then got the software from his programming system manufacturer (Autologic) and reprogrammed it. I now starts but still runs rough. Where do I go from here. Help.
Bob F 98 XK8
Bob F 98 XK8
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I am a new, member with the same running rough problem. I have a 98 XK8 60K miles. I took it to a small shop that does Jags. The error code was P0205, injector problem. He also checked the plugs since they were original and changed them-no help. Then he changed the injector (5)-no help. I baught a used ECM (still with original warranty seals on it) with the exact letters and numbers from another shop. He installed and the car did not start. He then got the software from his programming system manufacturer (Autologic) and reprogrammed it. I now starts but still runs rough. Where do I go from here. Help.
Bob F 98 XK8
Bob F 98 XK8
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It can happen anywhere. It can be prevented by good communications between an owner and a mechanic if both are sufficiently knowledgable.
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Sorry about my confusing message. I composed an earlier on and it just disappeared into the bit-bucket.
When first started it runs smooth. I drive it a few blocks and it starts to run rough. Also, if I accelerate to high RPM is will also start to miss. In both cases the "Restricted performance" message comes on and then it will smooth out and the message will go away.
When first started it runs smooth. I drive it a few blocks and it starts to run rough. Also, if I accelerate to high RPM is will also start to miss. In both cases the "Restricted performance" message comes on and then it will smooth out and the message will go away.
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The wiring is getting any younger on these cars
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If I may chime in. I just purchased a 1997 Jag XK-8 Coupe from FLA. It seems all the harness plugs going into the coils are very brittle and broken. Prior Mechanic apparently used RTV Silicone clear to make certain they stay connected. No check engine lights yet. But would sure welcome any suggestions for a fix. Do I have to do an ECM??? What a nightmare. Fla may have no rust but their Sun is also a killer. Thank-you to all who help. Be well!
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If I may chime in. I just purchased a 1997 Jag XK-8 Coupe from FLA. It seems all the harness plugs going into the coils are very brittle and broken. Prior Mechanic apparently used RTV Silicone clear to make certain they stay connected. No check engine lights yet. But would sure welcome any suggestions for a fix. Do I have to do an ECM??? What a nightmare. Fla may have no rust but their Sun is also a killer. Thank-you to all who help. Be well!
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My old 97, I had the ECM rebuilt about 5 year ago now I think. The current owner of that car lives around me and time to time I talk to him, no mention of that ECM acting up. If it had he would tell me. He always asks me about this or that on the car. Just last week he came to my house to ask where I got the tires for the car as he needed the spare tire to be the same for car show sake. I was thinking, damn dude, write down what type of tire it is and GOOGLE IT.
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