sideways-dan

well had the car to the main stealers today and they have confirmed that the pcm is fooked. i am going to source a 2nd hand unit but what do i need? is it pcm, immobilizer and key or just the pcm? where is the immobilizer box if i have to access it?

thank you

nycgps

iTrader: (1)

You need As-Build data, PATS data, Pass-thru device, and latest PCM calibration.

the data is easy to get (small fee), the Pass-thru device is the tricky part. and most of the time only dealership has it *cuz its expensive*

sideways-dan

Not sure I understand mate. Can't I just remove the PCM from another car and fit it to mine along with the matching immobiliser box and key?

Thanks

olddragger

iTrader: (3)

nope. each pcm is mated to the car it came from. Now if you get ALL the wireless/security system boxs and the keys--then yes it should be a swap out. But that would be a pita to do.

ganseg

iTrader: (5)

Do all 2004 ecus work on other 2004-2008 cars or just 2004 ecus with Racing Beat software?

I have the later and it works on my 2005; and it worked on the previous owner's 2005. The security light on the dash flashes for a couple of minutes but no other known problems.

So, maybe you can buy a 2004 or a 2004 and get RB software.