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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Arrow Need help with ECU

I replace the ECU on 2000 S 430 do i need to program the key ???
if yes how can i do it ??
dialer only or not ???
any other ways???

any one help pleas
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Oxygen
What?
OK i replace that part (0255458932) that box located at right side under the hood next to the fuse box
now i can not start my car the risen i replace it got shorted with positive wire strait to the box by my Friend
but he paid for the damage so now the box i did bay it from 2000 S430 too all the # match
Avery think works but the engine wont start no signal to the starter from the key
so do i have a problem with the key or not ?
is that box have any think to do with the key at all?
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by samvel1981
OK i replace that part (0255458932) that box located at right side under the hood next to the fuse box
now i can not start my car the risen i replace it got shorted with positive wire strait to the box by my Friend
but he paid for the damage so now the box i did bay it from 2000 S430 too all the # match
Avery think works but the engine wont start no signal to the starter from the key
so do i have a problem with the key or not ?
is that box have any think to do with the key at all?
I think the ECU has to be coded with the car's VIN. Only a dealer can help you.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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I think the ECU has to be coded with the car's VIN. Only a dealer can help you.
whoover thank you for reply

any one else ???????????
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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The ECU and EIS (electronic ignition switch) are both coded with the car's VIN. If they don't match, the EIS will not allow the car to start.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by whoover
I think the ECU has to be coded with the car's VIN. Only a dealer can help you.
He was right. The ECU needs the VIN #.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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thank you guys

it is have to be don with star diognostic or is ther any other whay aruond ?
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it is have to be don with star diognostic or is ther any other whay aruond ?
Yarr, it is done must be with Star Diognostic. Ther no other whay ruound der problam.
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