We were sent this ECU for a 2006 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI from a garage in Leeds, West Yorkshire, regarding issues with intermittent starting and sometimes no connection with the ECU via diagnostic equipment. After completing a full ECU Test, we were able to advise them that the unit was faulty and could be repaired.
We were recently sent an ECU for a 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCI from Maidenhead, Kent. They advised that it was running rough and was a non starter. After completing our extensive ECU Testing, we advised them that the unit was faulty and could be repaired.
A workshop in Wincobank, Sheffield sent an ECU in for a 2008 VW Golf 6 1.4 TSI. They advised it was a non starter and after completing our ECU Testing, we confirmed the unit was faulty and repairable.
A workshop in Bolton, Manchester sent an ECU in from a 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL350. They extensively diagnosed a P2073 fault code relating to the fan motor malfunctioning and state that the motor runs on maximum speed from the second you turn the ignition on (even on a cold start).
We received this ECU from a garage in Colwyn Bay, Conwy that reported the vehicle came in to them as a non-starter and they were unable to communicate with the ECU via the OBDII diagnostics port. The garage did check the wiring and possible fuse/relay issues and it all pointed back to it being a faulty ECU and so sent it in for testing.
We got sent an ECM from a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 from a garage in Cardiff after the vehicle cut out and failed to start. The garage diagnosed an ECU fault and suspects possible water damage.
A local customer dropped in with an ECU from a Volkswagen Golf MK4 2.8 V6 he was having problems with. The customer had sent the ECU away to be remapped and after receiving it back the vehicle would no longer start and so dropped it in to us for testing.
Our customer from Sri Lanka sent this ECU in to us from a 2009 VW Passat 1.4TSi and has advised us that the Engine light is on permanently on the dash and the vehicle is running rough on idle with no response from the accelerator pedal. The customer has requested us to carry out our ECU Testing and repair services on his own unit.
A customer of ours in Birmingham had problems with his Skoda Fabia 1.4TDi ECU and reported Mass Air Flow sensor faults. Replacing the sensor did not solve the problem and the local garage carried out wiring continuity checks and tested the Mass Air Flow sensor which confirmed the original sensor was okay. The ECU was removed and sent to us for testing.
A workshop in Waltham Abbey, Essex, sent an ECU from a 2001 Mercedes SLK320 to us after extensive diagnostics. Which narrowed down a no-communication problem to be caused by a faulty engine ECU. The customer had returned from holiday to find the vehicle was a non-starter and tried to jump start with no luck. Below are the faults listed for us.