STORM 2 0 Posted February 2, 2006 Hi Folks Can any one recommend a good auto electrician in the South (bournemouth/Southampton), either visiting or fixed? The main connector to my ECU is corroded and causing problems. VAG have 'refused' to do the job - honestly informing me that 3 hours labour would be ripping me off (they DO have a conscience after all) Anyone had this problem? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted February 2, 2006 ive got a ecu connector off a storm if you want it,i could cut it off with a good lengh of wires and you can get someone to graft it back on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STORM 2 0 Posted February 2, 2006 dazzyvr6, how much do you want for it? Is there just one loom going into the ECU? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STORM 2 0 Posted February 3, 2006 dazzyvr6, you still there? :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyjmcfly 0 Posted February 3, 2006 If all else fails try Richard trading as Auto Electrick, he is now mobile in a van-i know he lives in Alton, Hampshire but has a boat on the South coast somewhere, maybe Southampton - 07841 163760 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lottysvdub 0 Posted February 4, 2006 if you can get the loom connector or even some of a old loom attached to it then ill come over and take a look for you mate ive been in the trade around 20 years now , and i have a large selection of hammers !!!! only joking mate but im more than happy to take a look for you . :onfire: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STORM 2 0 Posted February 4, 2006 if you can get the loom connector or even some of a old loom attached to it then ill come over and take a look for you mate ive been in the trade around 20 years now , and i have a large selection of hammers !!!! only joking mate but im more than happy to take a look for you . :onfire: have someone coming round tomorrow but obviously would prefer a forum member to trust the car to! I'll see what he makes of it tomorrow and if he can't sort it I will get back in touch with you pronto....cheers for the help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lottysvdub 0 Posted February 4, 2006 ok mate not a problem just let me know the outcome so if you need any help just say :rainbowafro: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
**Ian** 0 Posted February 4, 2006 I have a spare ECU connector off a G60, if its the same as the VR you can have it :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STORM 2 0 Posted February 5, 2006 Ok had a guy turn up today --- 1. couldnt get the ecu connector off 2. couldnt get it back on 3. didnt know where the coolant sensor was 4. connected up his "Bosch Diagnostics" - didint have OBD II cos 'it costs money mate' 5.used a spaghetti connection to plug his OBDI into my OBDII connector 6. didnt know how to operate the software properly - spent 1hr plus and came up with: 40 DDS short to earth 80 DDS short to B+ 04 replace DDS ????????????? He gave up and said he was going to ring Bosch tomorrow!!!! WTF do I do now??? Please Help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted February 5, 2006 WTF do I do now??? Find someone that knows their arse from theier elbow for a start! I don't know about you lot, but I wouldn't dare touch something as sacred as someone's car unless I knew exactly what I was doing. It's frightening that these people are in 'business'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lottysvdub 0 Posted February 5, 2006 well i havent got a diagnostics reader personaly so i carnt do much there at the mo but i do know a nice snap on dealer who might be able to help out , will be seeing him tomorrow , if you want me to pop over some time to take a look im more than happy to , i mean cars are only nuts and bolts and electirics will only make you jump once , i know this from past experience !!!! i live not far from bournmouth so if i can help please ask mate . also the bonus is i know were my arse is and my elbow , well thats another story :splat: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STORM 2 0 Posted February 5, 2006 well i havent got a diagnostics reader personaly so i carnt do much there at the mo but i do know a nice snap on dealer who might be able to help out , will be seeing him tomorrow , if you want me to pop over some time to take a look im more than happy to , i mean cars are only nuts and bolts and electirics will only make you jump once , i know this from past experience !!!! i live not far from bournmouth so if i can help please ask mate . also the bonus is i know were my arse is and my elbow , well thats another story :splat: Thanks mate - I'm in the process of getting VAG-COM myself ...As soon as I have it I'll get in touch....two cnut heads will definately be better than one!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lottysvdub 0 Posted February 5, 2006 no problems just let me know were and when mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted February 5, 2006 Start another post asking if someone in your area has Vag-com mate, they may be able to get it plugged in and have a looksie for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted February 5, 2006 Don't start another post ;) http://www.the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7209 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted February 5, 2006 Don't start another post ;) http://www.the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7209 Knew there was something somewhere, sorry dude :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lottysvdub 0 Posted February 6, 2006 :offtopic1: hello again saw my frendly snap on dealer today and nearly passed out a 2nd hand scan tool will only cost me £1000 plus vat and he coudnt even tell me if it would work on VW but best of all a new one will and he only wanted £1700 plus vat for it what a bargin eh chaps , so as you proberly guessed i told him were he cold put his scan tool !!! , never mind im still looking ,e bay may be an option , let us know if any one has one locally , i think snap on are the best tools about and no doubt theres not a lot you couldnt fix with it but it still wont fix my bank balance if i buy one and i might end up with a divorce " there is a reason for buying one " cheers chaps :iamwithstupid: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites