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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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UK ECU change

Hi all,

Just a quick one, would an ECU taken from an 05 plate rx8 231bhp fit into my 04 plate rx8 231bhp ok??

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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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Probably not . The 4 digit number on the ECU case needs to be the same to work on your car.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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There was a change in the ecu's between 04 car & 05 car & 06-08 cars.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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Ah right, the thing is i'm gettin a pcm fault code coming up, what could the cause be as my rx8 is running finr?
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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What's the code?
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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I'll have to plug it back in in the morning and i'll let you know asap as i'm on nightshift at the mo.
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