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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: G30RGE on July 03, 2008, 11:15:26

Title: best way to move a TD5 ECU
Post by: G30RGE on July 03, 2008, 11:15:26: is there a plug & play 'extension lead' available to allow moving an ecu on a TD5 Defender or is there an easy way to do it?
cheers
Title: Re: best way to move a TD5 ECU
Post by: Landy Andy on July 03, 2008, 13:46:19: Hi,

Yes you can get an extension lead that just plugs in 3 meters long i think from memory.

But and it is a BUT, Â£300ish?

I had thought of getting one, but at that price [-X. I have also thought of getting a second ECU programmed to my engine and carrying as a spare insted of moving, could also have one remapped and one not? Just a thought.

Andy
Title: Re: best way to move a TD5 ECU
Post by: Jimbo on July 03, 2008, 16:09:25: I reckon that a good (IP44 rated) waterproof box and loads of silicone sealant would be a cheaper option - much cheaper !!

You would need to run a 'breather' pipe from the box to somewhere, just so the box could vent - but that would only have to be a piece of small-bore plastic hose run out of the back of the seatbox and up the 'B' post.
Title: Re: best way to move a TD5 ECU
Post by: G30RGE on July 03, 2008, 17:03:44: Cheers
Looks like a waterproof exercise is in order :D
Title: Re: best way to move a TD5 ECU
Post by: Porny on July 05, 2008, 08:22:53: Or... You can mount the ECU on the rear bulkhead without changing the loom.

If you cut two holes in the top of the seatbox, you can re-route the wiring and resite the ECU on the bulkhead between the driver and passenger seat.

Cost... nothing ;)

Ian
Title: Re: best way to move a TD5 ECU
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on July 05, 2008, 22:04:54: Quote from: Porny on July 05, 2008, 08:22:53
If you cut two holes in the top of the seatbox, you can re-route the wiring and resite the ECU on the bulkhead between the driver and passenger seat.

But not in a Station Wagon.............................
Title: Re: best way to move a TD5 ECU
Post by: littlepow on July 06, 2008, 11:34:47: Quote from: Porny on July 05, 2008, 08:22:53
Or... You can mount the ECU on the rear bulkhead without changing the loom.

If you cut two holes in the top of the seatbox, you can re-route the wiring and resite the ECU on the bulkhead between the driver and passenger seat.

Cost... nothing ;)

Ian

Have a look at the 90 build photos at Devon4x4 (http://www.devon4x4.com/component/option,com_photogallery/Itemid,64/gallery,75/image,2294)

But that would be the cheapest route.