What a PITA.

TunedM2C · 04-26-2008, 10:39 AM

Has anyone opened the ECU housing yet? I just tried and what a PITA it is to get to. I didn't get that far because I didn't want to start unbolting pieces.

mateo · 04-26-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuned1

Has anyone opened the ECU housing yet? I just tried and what a PITA it is to get to. I didn't get that far because I didn't want to start unbolting pieces.

I'm sure they did that for a reason

TunedM2C · 04-26-2008, 10:52 AM

No doubt. I hear this is the hardest part when tuning your car; getting to the ECU.

bimmertech · 04-26-2008, 11:31 PM

c'mon, it's not hard guys. simple as a matter of fact.
1. remove the six 8mm screws holding the microfilter housing and remove the housing
2. remove the square cowl piece on the right side
3. remove two more 8mm screws holding down the cowl
4. lift the cowl up and slide out.
5. the e box cover has 2 slide locks and 2 'hook' locks with a lock on each side. slide the slide locks to the open side and unhook the hook locks with your finger or a pick tool of some sort and remove the ebox cover.

should take you less than 10 minutes.

Matt60158 · 04-26-2008, 11:41 PM

At least its easy to access in the engine bay. For my current car I had to solder wires under the steering column. Not the most pleasant experience. I am looking forward to be able to work on this car standing and being able to see everything clearly.

TunedM2C · 04-27-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmertech

c'mon, it's not hard guys. simple as a matter of fact.
1. remove the six 8mm screws holding the microfilter housing and remove the housing
2. remove the square cowl piece on the right side
3. remove two more 8mm screws holding down the cowl
4. lift the cowl up and slide out.
5. the e box cover has 2 slide locks and 2 'hook' locks with a lock on each side. slide the slide locks to the open side and unhook the hook locks with your finger or a pick tool of some sort and remove the ebox cover.

should take you less than 10 minutes.

Thanks for busting my chops!

gizmo · 04-27-2008, 10:54 AM

What??? You're telling me that I have to open the hood?
:smile:

F0Bman · 05-02-2008, 12:00 PM

Bosch making the best stuff!

northpole · 05-02-2008, 06:07 PM

so, tuned, please tell me... all these ECU stuffs are not going to void any warranty even though you have to mess around such way?? I am kinda skeptical.. I want to have warranty on my ride.

TunedM2C · 05-02-2008, 09:23 PM

^Dinan's your best option then.

F0Bman · 05-09-2008, 02:27 PM

Split second makes a realy good kit too.

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bimmertech Private First Class 4 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	c'mon, it's not hard guys. simple as a matter of fact. 1. remove the six 8mm screws holding the microfilter housing and remove the housing 2. remove the square cowl piece on the right side 3. remove two more 8mm screws holding down the cowl 4. lift the cowl up and slide out. 5. the e box cover has 2 slide locks and 2 'hook' locks with a lock on each side. slide the slide locks to the open side and unhook the hook locks with your finger or a pick tool of some sort and remove the ebox cover. should take you less than 10 minutes.
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Matt60158 ///M 13 Rep 138 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	At least its easy to access in the engine bay. For my current car I had to solder wires under the steering column. Not the most pleasant experience. I am looking forward to be able to work on this car standing and being able to see everything clearly. __________________ "She blows more than my mind" - RHCP *Aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines.
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northpole Enlisted Member 0 Rep 43 Posts Drives: e39 540i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thailand iTrader: (0)	so, tuned, please tell me... all these ECU stuffs are not going to void any warranty even though you have to mess around such way?? I am kinda skeptical.. I want to have warranty on my ride.
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