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Big D
15th July 2007, 08:36 PM
Hi All,

I'm currently looking at having a 1999 TD5 Disco engine re-map and am looking for some advise.

1) Being an early TD5, the ECU needs to be modified. What are the issues with getting a change over ECU or should I have my existing ECU modified? (unknown heritage vs known heritage)

2) What are the differences as there seems to be some large discrepancies in costs between LR specialists?

Thanks
Defender=1st
15th July 2007, 08:53 PM
i ask this question to everyone with a 1999 Td5. is your accelerator jerky/touchy at low rev's ??
Mine is:mad:
Graeme
15th July 2007, 09:11 PM
i ask this question to everyone with a 1999 Td5. is your accelerator jerky/touchy at low rev's ??
Mine is:mad:

My 99 manual TD5 Disco was. In the UK a revised ecu was installed under warranty for owners who complained about it.
Defender=1st
15th July 2007, 09:20 PM
My 99 manual TD5 Disco was. In the UK a revised ecu was installed under warranty for owners who complained about it.

any chance of something that in Australia ???(its soo Bloody annoying:eek:)
Regards Adrian
CraigE
15th July 2007, 11:44 PM
Send a fela called Tombraider a pm, he may be able to assist you with some info. It may take a while for him to get back to you as he works shift work, but is a wealth of knowledge on this very subject.
I am dreaming of the day I can afford to see him.:D:D

Hi All,

I'm currently looking at having a 1999 TD5 Disco engine re-map and am looking for some advise.

1) Being an early TD5, the ECU needs to be modified. What are the issues with getting a change over ECU or should I have my existing ECU modified? (unknown heritage vs known heritage)

2) What are the differences as there seems to be some large discrepancies in costs between LR specialists?

Thanks
Captain_Rightfoot
16th July 2007, 05:12 AM
Have a look on EBAY for a replacement ECU (they do come up). Then send that to toomby and get him to upgrade it. That way you have a path back to stock if you want. I did this.

I must say though I've been very happy with the re-map and the original ECU hasn't been back in the car :D:D
BradM
16th July 2007, 07:33 AM
His ECU upgrade is reasonably priced and the result is just awesome. Best money I have spent on the Disco TD5.