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Tcu problems

Old Sep 7, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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Tcu problems

Trying to find out if someone has had the same problems I'm having and if so what type of solution fixed the issues:
Just picked up a 2003 E55from a friend of which already had a tcu tune in it, was tapping limiter at 2nd-3rd shift. Sent tcu back for retune upon receiving tcu back in my possession and installing back into car I got a check engine light, abs malfunction, and ESP malfunction the car will not shift out of first and I cannot choose comfort, sports or manual mode. Sent tcu back and was informed wrong program was initially loaded however they have gauranteed the correct program is now loaded. Received the tcu back again and installed back into car with same results as before. Any advice on how to find a resolution for this problem would be greatly appreciated. Been without car for a month and out $100in shipping costs for tcu tuning.
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 11:08 PM
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Send TCU back one last time, and have them restore it to stock tune. Problem solved.
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 11:26 PM
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Obviously who ever tuning your car isn't doing it right. Before you cause any damage ask them to return the car back too stock and go with a different tuneing companey.
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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At this point I don't trust them to put it back to stock I'll just buy a new one. I was just seeing if any one has had this same problem.
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Ttsc300
At this point I don't trust them to put it back to stock I'll just buy a new one. I was just seeing if any one has had this same problem.
Who are you sending it to?
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 10:01 AM
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It is from eurocharged
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 11:05 AM
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That’s strange,

E/C deals professionally with all kind of tunes,, you should to contact to them quickly, they are soo helpFUL,,

did you try to diagnose your car, you may have something else to follow it...!?!

ZAYED,,
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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I don't have anything bad to say about them. I'm trying to diagnose the problem now but I just moved to Atlanta and I don't have any way to get the to a shop right now
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 12:42 PM
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Good Luck & keep us posted...

ZAYED,,
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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That’s strange,

E/C deals professionally with all kind of tunes,, you should to contact to them quickly, they are soo helpFUL,,

did you try to diagnose your car, you may have something else to follow it...!?!

ZAYED,,
This is correct! I've never had any issues with my TCU tune from Jerry.
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Ttsc300
At this point I don't trust them to put it back to stock I'll just buy a new one. I was just seeing if any one has had this same problem.
if you mean ABS / ESP red warning and car in limp mode , then YES, seen it many times when was tuning my tcu...

Loading an original file will solve your prob, except in case the hardware is damaged.
This may be indeed your case: tuning that control unit usually involves de-soldering and soldering back the 44 pin chip in it.
its enough that one pin is not contacting correctly or broken and you are set like being without the module at all..
in that case, just find somewhere an original module from a car like yours and you 'll be OK.
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 02:30 PM
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Dyno Thank you very much for the great information
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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I have an '05 TCU module that's stock, works perfectly and has never flashed that you might be interested in. PM me for details.
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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I really enjoy my EC TCU tune - good luck - I'm surprised you're having these issues!
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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Thats strange, i've read about Problems with TCU tunes not for the first time sadly enough.
I really wonder whats the problem there? I would send it back and have them ship you a replacement TCU with a tune. They seem to have them tuned in stock.
They have maybe killed yours so its their fault.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 08:44 AM
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If you can get the car towed, or want us to tow the car to our shop, we will get you sorted brotha.

I was expecting your call this weekend, but did not hear anything.

Let me know

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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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Try calling straight to voicemail I didn't leave a message I figured you were busy did not want to interrupt your weekend. I just bought a stock TCU I'm hoping that will fix it. I Do you need to talk to you about getting the car tuned After this Mess is straightened out And I do appreciate the offer in the help
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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NP, always available, sending you a message now
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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What???? How come some peeps have problems and others dont with this TCU tune?? I'm planning to get a TCU tune eventually for mine.
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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Got the car fixed it did need a new tcu thanks to tremek For the quick shipment of the new tcu and thanks to Dyno for pointing me in the right direction. Now to get ahold of eurocharded and see what they are going to do about this since told me the tested it on there shop car befor sending it to me
Thanks again everyone
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by C230Kompressed
-1 for Eurocharged
Or one of their "premier dealers"
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Ttsc300
Got the car fixed it did need a new tcu thanks to tremek For the quick shipment of the new tcu and thanks to Dyno for pointing me in the right direction. Now to get ahold of eurocharded and see what they are going to do about this since told me the tested it on there shop car befor sending it to me
Thanks again everyone

nice to know you are happy now .
would not look for more than that.. you've been lucky enough for having it sorted out this way
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