There is but one man to shine through them all. That one hero to work on VW cars when others be too affraid to do so, and record tutorials on how to do so. Sir, I think I speak on behalf of all VW owners. Thank you.
@JBattler
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. Simple straight forward, no music, excess talking... etc. Loved it!
@jkjerome1
10 жыл бұрын
I learned a new word - ingress. Another video said it's a good idea to repeatedly thump down on the middle part of the wiper arm, while lift up on the part nearest the nut. But I've not tried this yet. These videos are really useful - thank you.
@lorenzogarcia8455
7 ай бұрын
A pesar de los años , no sabes la de veces que he visto tus vídeos y he solucionado problemas de mi golf 4 . Congratulations.
@jkjerome1
9 жыл бұрын
Had a hell of a job removing all this. The bolts weren't hard to get off, but the actual wiper arms were seized onto the ridged rod-like things they're attached to, Took a lot of spraying with WD40, and pulling. Another video said to thump the middle of the wipers to aid this process but it didn't seem to help me. In the end after 1.5 hrs of spraying intermittently with WD40 & pulling, I had the idea to try some pliers. Opened the pliers, placed one arm/jaw of the pliers on the end of the rod and the other on the underside of the wiper arm and applied as much force as I could, it came off with a thud. What amazed me was that nothing was broken after all the pulling and hammering. Also I found I couldn't remove the plastic until I first unscrewed the panel visible on the far right at 1:50. This gives you some purchase to pull up and get the right hand side of the plastic out of the groove it's firmly suck in. And from there you can very easily pull the rest out. Was worried about putting it back in but that bit was easy in my case(and Im really pretty bad at this stuff!).
@jkjerome1
9 жыл бұрын
oh yeah and the punchline is: I couldnt even remove the ECU cos it was totally seized in. Didn't matter cos all I wanted to do was check the connections were ok but bothers me in case I ever have to get it out! One thing I've learned trying some of this stuff, these things sure aint made to be easily taken apart and put back together again. So all the more power to the people making these videos defying that intention.
@wanteddeadoralive666
Жыл бұрын
I'm getting my stage to ECU within the next couple days thanks for showing how to do it it's a lot easier than I expected
@Aridzonan13
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks mucho! My Bentley manual says nothing about the ECM/ECU inspection and or maintenance. The older factory manuals were a lot more in depth about the actual repair and maintenance practices via diagrams, illustrations as well as text based procedures.
@roe2123
4 жыл бұрын
Super easy when you watch someone else do it. Thank you for being that someone else.
@stevejayson5121
9 жыл бұрын
GREAT NEWS. MY 2001 JETTA STARTED ACTING FUNNY,SPUTTERING. BATTERY NEEDED CHANGING SO I REPLACED IT. STILL SPUTTERED. I TRIED RESETING BY DISCONNECTING BATT CABLES. NO LUCK. THEN I FIGURED I WOULD PULL OUT ECU AND LOOK FOR DAMAGE. NO APPARENT DAMAGE SO I PUT EVERYTHING BACK. THEN I DECIDED TO JUST SEE IF ANYTHING CHANGED,ECU AND A LOT OF INDICATORS CAME ON. THEN I CRANKED IT AND NO SPUTTER ! NO MORE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT! DROVE DOWN ROAD AND IT RAN PERFECT. I AM ASSUMING BY DISCONNECTING THE ECU CABLES I ACTUALLY RESET IT AND DIDNT EVEN KNOW IT.I AM SO HAPPY. TRY IT!!!!!
@BMACVAGS
9 жыл бұрын
I am glad it worked out for you :-)
@Scooteroy
9 жыл бұрын
Removing the ECM at the end is not that simple. You forgot to mention the clip of the left side facing the module that needs to be pushed left and then downwards in order to slide the ECM out.
@Scooteroy
3 жыл бұрын
@Jase Braxton You say you don't give a shit, but here you are watching a video on how to remove your ECM and then you go on about hacking your girl's instagram account
@izzydrycow
3 жыл бұрын
@@Scooteroy it’s just a robot Lol they are everywhere
@Aj-om4dt
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man I got a petrol 1.4 polo w reg with 64,000miles on it & 1,000% rust free I got spacx shocks blue springs rear disc brake conversion original git alloys been driving 12 yrs but been banned I don’t drink just for driving on Valium.(never again) I’m going to have my car wrapped just a nice looking car no stupid exhaust or anything.. Your Videos are so helpful & clearly explained ANY engine swaps that can be easily done would be gratefully appreciated
@gabeo9474
6 ай бұрын
I bet you're a really cool and friendly guy. Thanks for making this video.
@KreulWorld
6 жыл бұрын
thank you thank you thank you for getting right to it and not wasting the first 3 minutes of your 4 minute video talking about nonsense!
@Yaamaazz
6 ай бұрын
Just got a tuned Plug and play ecu for my jetta so thanks for this !.
@commonwealthclick7210
2 жыл бұрын
This is the dumbest place for a ecu I have a customer with a bad ecu problem I’m sure water gets all in it good vid thanks a lot
@PG11003
5 жыл бұрын
I don't have anything to black man but it is very good to see black man fixing car! Good well!
@dabruscar
8 жыл бұрын
I am gonna try this today, my wipers are doing whatever they want like, intermittent in off position and won't go off at all. Windows not working and indicators not working too. Hope it resets itself and it all works again. All fuses are intact and correctly placed. Great vid man thanks a bunch. Let ya know how I get on.
@sostrucking
5 жыл бұрын
Most car ecm can be reset by taking both terminals off batter and touch them together for about a min. This will drain power to all the ecu system. Put them back one and drive your car so it can relearn how you drive
@desiraemiller7173
8 жыл бұрын
First I wanted to say AWESOME video! Second could you give some advice before i attempt this just in-case it would be useless for me. I drove a 98 Beetle with an AEG 2.0 motor threw water and ruined the engine. My insurance company paid to have an engine put in. And the Mechanic ripped me off big time. Got the car back and the transmission does not communicate with the motor correctly and skips 2nd and overdrive. Car does not start after being driven about 10 minutes and then will restart after half hour. Found out he put a 2003 jetta BEV 2.0 motor in the car and did not change the ECU. The car is pretty much useless now. I was going to attempt putting in a Jetta ECU (buying off ebay) and then taking it to the VW dealership to get the ECU flashed. I took it to a transmission shop and they said it was a created problem. i hate to dump more money in the car if this sounds like an impossibility. I am a girl but do tinker with some repairs. Thanks and God bless, keep the videos coming you are helping so many people.
@armandogarciajr1478
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks your video was short and sweet and right to the point thanks it was very helpful.
@brandonjay5146
4 жыл бұрын
cheers mate ive done a jetta tdi ecu once it would crank no start then i un hooked cleaned *carefully* and it started and ran like a monster lots of blue smoke just needed to runs again
@benroutledge6126
4 жыл бұрын
Real old video but still super helpful. Thanks man!
@balajir9017
8 жыл бұрын
Got a good knowledge on vw - ecu unit position in vehicle and how it can be removed . thanks.
@SoCal909er
6 жыл бұрын
I have a 2003 Golf TDI. As far as I know limp mode happens to TDIs. And what causes it is the N75 valve, which when it fails causes the turbo to stop. And diesels are not the fastest engines without a turbo. And that’s what I know.
@joshiedL
2 жыл бұрын
This was an absolute dream to watch
@kluwe801
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video I just removed my ECU on my MK4 Golf .
@mattmattos2817
8 жыл бұрын
when u replace the ecu with a new one is it just a swap or do you have to get it programed?
@newtome-jessegates6310
2 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Super clear instructions 🤙🏼
@fifaspoofer317
2 жыл бұрын
I have a damaged ECU and I need a replacement. Can I just swap it out with a 2nd hand one? 2014 Passat 1.6tdi is the car/model. The car sometimes starts and drives however other times it just won't start.
@jasonsweb1
8 ай бұрын
great helpful video thanks.if i replace with new one,will it need resetting?
@Aridzonan13
10 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Thanks for the heads up on the wiper removal.. Do you know what the operating temp is on the ECU?
@marcell-nl3oo
Жыл бұрын
hey bru im struggling to get my glf mk4 started wiring seems to be the problem espesialy where there is a couple wires sniped as it comes thrus the firewall i need a diagram of each wire to tell me where they go
@yomitheauthor
3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your show brother. Quite easy to follow.
@BMACVAGS
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@todays_classics3571
6 жыл бұрын
Please keep all ur vids up your really good thank you
@pineapplesquad3651
10 ай бұрын
Nice job! What years is this food for? I have a 2008 vw jetta 2.5L. Same process?
@pacocable
2 жыл бұрын
muchas gracias por el video, pedi la palanca de plastico a amazon, solo vale 4,5 euros, llega mañana. Asi que entonces probare a quitar el plastico. Lo intente hoy pero lo parti sin exito.
@JohnnyMacaw
7 жыл бұрын
That was helpful mate. Thanks and cheers from Leeds
@ethanmccrory1727
4 жыл бұрын
Leeds too! Very useful indeed.
@ririaron
9 жыл бұрын
Hy, I have a 1.4 16v axp 2001 golf IV. It makes some strange noise under load(i don't knwo the right word in english) . As i know is is coused by the bad ecu. If i buy a second hand with NOT axp will it work? Or if i buy an axp one, all my keys will be ok? So i buy one, replace the bad with the new one and ready for go? Thank you, your vids are really useful!
@tracyjones2729
4 жыл бұрын
What's the exact location of the transmission control unit in a 2006 Volkswagen jetta some one said passengers floor someone else said driver's side fender and another one saying under the wind shield it's the 06 2.5 jetta
@stereojackerz759
7 жыл бұрын
my left indicators keep staying on when i lock, unlock with central locking, its normally a case of unlocking and re locking to get it off but today it wouldn't go off! thought it may of been the hazard relay, pulled that out but didn't work.. would taking the ecu out fix this problem? has anybody got an easy fix for me? how much would this problem cost to get it fixed at a garage? any help would be greatly received!
@fancy8365
3 жыл бұрын
What was it a door actuator? I am having this issue along with the dash says acc starting and a door that isn't open. Also no ac even though just repaired. Also driver door lock for key won't turn so very scared if remote gets programmed or needs a battery
@jackjonson2696
4 жыл бұрын
Hello mate , inned to remove the alarm siren on .my mk4 golf. is the siren under that panel ? ? Thanks
@DFRigger21
8 жыл бұрын
great vid. now if you could just get a video about how to curtail a 15 Y/O daughter from spending too much. LOFL
@alaricspendlove1805
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect video, all you need, Great work!
@rondiggz6589
3 жыл бұрын
I have mk4 1.9tdi 03 plate, the car started stuttering, i changed the fuel filter, air filter , glow plug harness and cleaned the egr, it wont start now it tries but cant , what do you think the problem is?
@angierizo2781
5 жыл бұрын
I have a question after you insert the new one do you need to do anything else Like reset the computer?
@olivernass3799
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Video ... i removed the ecu of my Audi a3 the same way like you did
@DereksDontRun
4 жыл бұрын
Did you lose any values, mileage etc? Did the clocks or key need recoding?
@AndresHernandez-et9pm
11 ай бұрын
Thank You very much for the information
@2326TOM
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million. from Clyde Andrews :) Hello Ori and jemma
@xmrsuperx
9 жыл бұрын
Hi I recently. . Had my head gasket done on my audi s38l. And My turbo rebuild .. was failing ..lack or oil .. but I noticed. . 1st 2st gear a lack or power .. I got a feeling my ecu may or been swapped. . Over .. bam engine code .. I believe ecu are quite desirable. ..??
@TheChipster66
4 жыл бұрын
I have a 2002 glx v-6 automatic 4 motion passat. american steering g .. there is a wiring part behind the ECU unit that has been eaten by a mouse. - / looks like some sort of sensor - have to remove the wipers and top cover of ECU unit to reach it . BUT FOR THE LIFE OF ME i CAN'T FIGURE WHAT THE HELL IT IS. ANY HELP.
@DereksDontRun
4 жыл бұрын
Did you lose mileage on the clocks or anything? Haynes manual says It loses "all learned values", what's your experience?
@geosantel
8 жыл бұрын
Very nice buddy thanks for the help, appreciated, George
@davidcoelho1502
4 жыл бұрын
If I'm swapping ECUs, the car I have is an automatic, could an ECU out of a manual work or will I need one pulled from another automatic?
@arminbeyg6608
7 жыл бұрын
Great Video Thanks, can I use the ECU of a manual transmission for an automatic transmission?
@johngrant331
8 жыл бұрын
great video m8 very helpful now you've shown me the way
@HolisticVeganChannel
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, very easy to follow instructions! My Golf FourMotion keeps going into limp mode and the EPC & traction control lights come on. Then it starts just fine again after about 20 minutes! It's been suggested on the forums that there could be water getting into the CPU. Is this something you've come across?
@adambanda9409
4 жыл бұрын
Did you ever solve your problem? Been having similar issues
@peterroberts3453
3 жыл бұрын
You need a code reader. That will till you exactly where the problem is.
@MC-kd5zt
6 жыл бұрын
bmac i got a 01 vw jetta 1.8 somehow my relays 100 and 428 is replace in opposite slots is 100 from left to right before it was 428 to right which is the right way . thanks bmac
@nobodynobody3183
10 жыл бұрын
Hey i have been watching your videos lately and they help a lot and i just bought i 1.2 VW polo twist 53 plate, can i buy an aftermarket ECU or remap it? im not sure how it works
@FredKokaska
6 жыл бұрын
Great video.. Very helpful. Thanks for posting.
@clemensio1
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, where can i find the place of the ECU of a vw up gti 2018
@LukeTimms78
7 жыл бұрын
I've got two metal bits holding it in.. It's quite rusted up so I can't quite see what gets them out.
@stygn
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much. I was in the proses of tearing apart the interior of my car to try to locate this bugger. I even have a computer program (Autodata), and it shows the ECU sort of "behind" the engine. So I though, it must be inside the cabin under the dashboard somewhere. Why on earth would they place the ECU under that plastic mould? Anyway, thanks a TON! Great camera work, very well explained, generally good audio, just a puff here and there. I Just thought I'd give you a review as well : )
@BMACVAGS
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to compliment, I really appreciate it.
@stygn
8 жыл бұрын
BMAC VAGS Found it. Thanks again. Well, it's dark now, so I'll wait until tomorrow to check the connections. Had a weird bug with the car. It suddenly stopped, so I had it towed to the school where I work (vocational school, so some of my colleagues are car mechanics). Checked the fuel pump, spark plugs, and so on. Then I had the camshaft position sensor changed at a garage (it's behind the front engine mount, so it's a real pain to change) because it was next in line in the diagnosis. The called me up and said "we plugged the sensor back in, and the car started", but I told them to change it anyway. So, I pick up the car, soon after it stops. I unplug the sensor, plug it back in, the car starts fine. Stop, unplug, plug, start, rinse repeat. So I was advised to check the connectors on the ECU, but I couldn't find it : ) Are you a mechanic, or just an enthusiast?
@BMACVAGS
8 жыл бұрын
I am an enthusiastic mechanic. Try disconnecting the MAF and see if that makes a difference
@stygn
8 жыл бұрын
BMAC VAGS I'm assuming you mean the mass air flow sensor? And should I just leave it disconnected and try to drive? But I'll check the ECU connectors tomorrow anyway now that I've removed the wipers etc.
@halethewhale
4 жыл бұрын
If you buy a remapped ecu is it just a straight swap plug and play?
@Crunk5.0
7 ай бұрын
Anyone with a 2008 mk5 jetta that has encountered security rivets? Heard that they are on 2009 models but not sure for 08
@AlenaSGray
9 жыл бұрын
hey, how do u install a ECU on 2002 vw jetta 1.8t I already did this ecu removel but I don't know which chip to remove
@FurnitureTube
8 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you, remap ecu now fitted to my gt tdi
@Lucasimo
8 жыл бұрын
If anyone needs to replace their ECU in their VW Golf, then there is an easy way if you know a fair bit about electronics and you have a hot air soldering station. Once it is confirmed that there is a fault with the ECU itself (i.e. via VCDS software) then you can get a second hand one with the same model number as your old one. I got mine from eBay for about £25! Locate the 8 leg EEPROM chip on your old ECU. Remove this and put carefully to one side. On new ECU, desolder the EEPROM chip too. Solder EEPROM chip from old ECU on to new ECU. Put back in car and assuming you have soldered correctly, car will start first time and errors will be gone.
@tanglewood777
8 жыл бұрын
got 1.4 tsi 2010 golf diagnostic said ecm gone guna cost a bit has got go vw to code in etc and new ecm wud wot you said fix it second hand one as engine runs for a second then cuts out wont start
@Lucasimo
8 жыл бұрын
Before you consider transplanting your EEPROM, you should first confirm the error using VCDS or similar software. You need to know the exact fault code before going any further. Depending on this, and assuming fault definitely lies with ECU, then it's worth getting exactly the same model ECU from eBay and then transplanting your EEPROM chip. Much, much cheaper than getting VW to code a new ECU to your car.
@tanglewood777
8 жыл бұрын
wen u start engine only runs for a second all the time you try to start it guy done a plug in with his diagnostic and said the engine control moduel was at fault
@Lucasimo
8 жыл бұрын
+spectra vectra In that case, I would suggest getting a new used ECU from somewhere like ebay. Then you can transplant the EEPROM chip.
@dan_a_b
8 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, appreciate the upload. Thanks.
@MrBenjimanT
9 жыл бұрын
Nice video fella. Great camera and clear narration. I'm looking to remap my 1.9tdi(110bhp) 1999 bora. Do you know if it can be done via obd or is it a removal job?
@BMACVAGS
9 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@Nightskyvibes1
7 жыл бұрын
hi does anyone know if the beetles ecu is in the same place as this ??
@proverbsuche6141
6 жыл бұрын
I Hv to change my ecu cos d old one don't supply power to bank 2, my challenge is how do I program d fairly used one I just bought
@johndeer-yu2zn
Жыл бұрын
Thanks it was great
@BMACVAGS
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@kaychez22
9 жыл бұрын
if there is a problem with the ecu what engine code will it show?
@Itsjesse702
8 жыл бұрын
if my car shuts off while im driving is that the ecu?
@tubewatcher97
8 жыл бұрын
could be , could also be a lot of other stuff. mine does it too :(
@Jayphil1
6 жыл бұрын
I have a 2009 Passat cc. Is the ecu in the same place as yours?
@alireza071
6 жыл бұрын
hi thanks for video does vw touran have same place for ecu ?
@roadrunner8667
4 жыл бұрын
I'm swaping ECU from one b6 tdi passat to another....do I need to program the ecu after fitting?
@fancy8365
3 жыл бұрын
You did have to right? What was your car doing that told you it was ecu? Also if reprogrammed yourself how and what program did you use? My dash is acting strang says acc starting but no acc on. Also says door open when it isnt
@roadrunner8667
3 жыл бұрын
@@fancy8365 didnt do it....i sold the car 👍
@fancy8365
3 жыл бұрын
@@roadrunner8667 not the reply I was hoping for. Lol thanks for your reply! What you driving now? Do you like it?
@roadrunner8667
3 жыл бұрын
@@fancy8365 driving a bmw e90 320i...i love bmw now....no more vw for me 🤣
@iamtaijie
7 жыл бұрын
Just helpful video. Thank you!
@triumphrider230
5 жыл бұрын
Great vid, very informative mate, thanks.
@BMACVAGS
5 жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped you.
@estetap90
9 жыл бұрын
hey man, would you help me please. i have this VW Amarok and i have been robbed my ECU. so, i wonder if you know how should I order a new one 'cause somebody told me that if there is any code misplaced in the new equipment, it won't work at all. so, what would you recommend me to know in order to not ordering it wrong. thank you sir!
@BMACVAGS
9 жыл бұрын
Esteban Tapia Ecu's need to be coded or come complete with key and transponder. They are very specific, so get the right set for your car. You may also need an instrument cluster because the immobiliser is located in it.
@user-ls6xv5md6g
6 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FROM ATHENS
@theboyspower7369
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro was really helpful
@JagirReehal
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your vids👍
@irineocebreros4300
8 жыл бұрын
is it in the same location for a mk3 golf
@PhillipBlanton
4 жыл бұрын
The plastic removal tool is called a "Spudger".
@silvernblackattach
5 жыл бұрын
Does this apply to a 2004 vw Jetta?
@colinnorman1484
7 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for my ECU power supply relay for my v5 golf , its not under the dash or in the relay box under the bonnet any ideas ?
@zogogre7172
6 жыл бұрын
colin norman 109 relay.
@colinnorman1484
6 жыл бұрын
Zog Ogre I don't have one of those but I do have the 409 relay
@soroushe66
9 жыл бұрын
Is the ecu and ecm the same thing??
@Gerzonecom
8 жыл бұрын
Hi was taking the ECU out my car but I broke one of the clips I have the ECU connected back up but now my car won't start up the engine just keeps turning over. Do you know if this is because the clip broke I haven't change the ECU I just took it out to examine it. Can I replace the clip or do I have to replace the whole block? Thanks great videos
@Lucasimo
8 жыл бұрын
+Gerard Callaghan If you broke one of the connector plugs then you might have to put a new plug on. This is a time consuming and fiddly job. The best way to do it is by getting a new plug with about 12" of cable on it from a scrap yard from an equivalent car. Cut damaged plug off your car - join new plug to ends of cut cable by soldering and using heat-shrink tubing. cover this in suitable heat resistant material.
@Gerzonecom
8 жыл бұрын
+Lucasimo hi thanks for your reply. I manage to get it fixed it was the sliding locking clip that broke I just replace the clip on it from an old plug of a different car from the scrap yard.
@Lucasimo
8 жыл бұрын
+Gerard Callaghan good news :-) Well done. It's always good to fix things
@brendanl6492
4 жыл бұрын
You must of had your ecu out before, I'm having a hell of a time getting the connectors off
@BMACVAGS
3 жыл бұрын
Nope, I dont think so
@Phytopathology
4 жыл бұрын
Simple and lovely!
@AllThingsQuick
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video mate
@monduli
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very helpful
@joadkadhom1309
8 жыл бұрын
مرجباً ارجو اتكون بخير لدي سيارة WV BORA 2003 اذا امكن رسال صور لهذا المحرك لان لدي اخطاء في الربط الكهربائي وجينات الهواء لطفاً انا اسف للااجيد غير اللغه العربية
@WexfordGamingNetwork
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you
@BMACVAGS
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@wdeanstanley4770
7 жыл бұрын
Very Helpful Video
@cmc2680
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. What would a shitty ecu cause?? Thanks again
@1993tedi
7 жыл бұрын
Can you replace a 1.4 16v ECU with a 1.6 16v ECU? Thanks! I wait for some informations, all are welcome! Great video btw.
@LukeTimms78
7 жыл бұрын
Cristian Thadeus nope
@jorny9455
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dude nice Video 💪😊
@samverve
10 жыл бұрын
BMAC, Any chance you could show us how to access the spark plugs on the 1.6 SR engine? The intake manifold seams to be in the way? Love the awsome channel man. You've help me out ALOT!!
@joshelliott101
8 жыл бұрын
+samverve I had to take the inlet manifold off to get at this!
@joshelliott101
8 жыл бұрын
+samverve guess you figured it out lol 1 year ago...
@samverve
8 жыл бұрын
Yea, figured it out in the end, pain in the arse, just to access the spark plugs!
@ilerma78
9 жыл бұрын
so what happend to the ECM, how i remove that one?
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