Thread: ECU help in SE Vic

Originally Posted by Dutchy73

Hello, I have a 2003 TD 5 auto, 215k, that has developed a lack of power down low and a liking to blow black smoke at take off.

I have had the head replaced to fix the sump filling with diesel, problem was present before new head, all sensors are functioning correctly as observed on friends ROVACOM LITE. MAF working, turbo spooling up well to 226kpa and not throwing any codes.

What I'm looking for is where I can buy a second hand ECU at a reasonable price or if anyone in the Warragul to Traralgon area has a spare ECU I can try to see if that is the problem.

The ECU was chipped by Les Richmond Automotive before I bought the car and it use to go great. I believe TRS in Adelaide do this for LRA. I'm just looking at wheather it's the ECU and would rather try a fully functioning one before I spend $450 on a retune!!

If anyone has any other ideas I'm all ears!

Thanks.

A blocked EGR filter (if you haven't already disabled the EGR) or delaminated turbo hoses are possible causes of the black smoke under load.

Originally Posted by OffTrack

A blocked EGR filter (if you haven't already disabled the EGR) or delaminated turbo hoses are possible causes of the black smoke under load.

Thanks, but I have chucked the EGR and the turbo hoses are all good, have also removed the Cat and changed the fuel pump!

Sort of narrowed it down to ECU, turbo or Auto.

Can no one help?

Short of "black smoke under load" equalling "overfuelling / under-airing" .... I'd say look at the turbo, MAF, wastegate modulator, inlet sensor on inlet manifold. I'd look for a "lack of air" rather than an overfuell to start with ... ECU's don't usually turn up the fuel at random ... so a lack of air is a reasonable place to start. Turbo hoses OK ? Are they silicone or original LR rubber ones ?

fwiw

Go and see Andrew at HiLine 4wd in Traralgon, 13 Standing Dve......should be able to help you out.......specialises in Landrovers

Originally Posted by Dutchy73

Hello, I have a 2003 TD 5 auto, 215k, that has developed a lack of power down low and a liking to blow black smoke at take off.

I have had the head replaced to fix the sump filling with diesel, problem was present before new head, all sensors are functioning correctly as observed on friends ROVACOM LITE. MAF working, turbo spooling up well to 226kpa and not throwing any codes.

What I'm looking for is where I can buy a second hand ECU at a reasonable price or if anyone in the Warragul to Traralgon area has a spare ECU I can try to see if that is the problem.

The ECU was chipped by Les Richmond Automotive before I bought the car and it use to go great. I believe TRS in Adelaide do this for LRA. I'm just looking at wheather it's the ECU and would rather try a fully functioning one before I spend $450 on a retune!!

If anyone has any other ideas I'm all ears!

Thanks.