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Immobilizer: Engine Control Unit (ECU) Not Learning

 
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Post08-02-2011, 10:17    Subject: Immobilizer: Engine Control Unit (ECU) Not Learning Quote

Good morning.

Here's the translation:

"This is about the following vehicle:"

Ford Galaxy, engine code AHU, TDI diesel, registration letter "AHU", manufactured in 1998.

The old MSG has a fault in the altitude sensor (which cannot be fixed by replacing it or using a voltage divider) and needs to be replaced. I obtained one from a Galaxy manufactured in 1996, and I want to adapt it to my 1551 for use with the WFS:

Address: 25

Function 10.

Channel 00: Delete learning values --> Yes.

Function 06: Exit and turn off the ignition.

The vehicle starts briefly but immediately shuts off again, even after repeated attempts.

If I reinstall the defective MSG (Modular Service Interface), it will also be locked. However, this procedure of pairing the WFS (Wireless Front System) works perfectly there; the engine starts and stays running.

I tried to delete the learning values in the MSG, but when I confirm it, I get the message: "Function not possible..."

Where could the problem be?

Thank you for your help.

Ruedi.
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Post08-02-2011, 11:24    Subject: Immobilizer: Engine Control Unit (ECU) Not Learning Quote

Hello,

Is the part number of the "new" engine control unit (ECU) identical to the old one?

Best regards, Rainer.


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Post08-02-2011, 12:52    Subject: Immobilizer: Engine Control Unit (ECU) Not Learning Quote

Hi.

It has a different index; instead of "HC" like the old one, it uses "P".

"I took this out of a wrecked 1996 Galaxy with an AHU engine, which the scrap dealer said was still running. I can take it back if it doesn't fit, but unfortunately, he doesn't have any other options."

Best regards, Rüdi.
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Alltags Spardose: Audi A2 1.4 TDI (AMF Silber)


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Post08-02-2011, 13:18    Subject: Immobilizer: Engine Control Unit (ECU) Not Learning Quote

Does the vehicle possibly still have WFS I installed?

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Immobilizer_I_ECU_Swapping

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Post08-02-2011, 13:22    Subject: Immobilizer: Engine Control Unit (ECU) Not Learning Quote

"How can I find out the version number? My English isn't very good."

I only know that the WFS control unit is a separate component located under the MSG (presumably an abbreviation for another part).

Would this number be helpful to them?

I cannot provide any data for Linz; I am currently using an older version from 1551.
Sommer: A4 B5 Avant 2,5 TDI Quattro Facelift (AKN silber)

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Winter: A4 B5 Avant TDI Quattro (AFN rot)

Alltags Spardose: Audi A2 1.4 TDI (AMF Silber)


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Post08-02-2011, 13:56    Subject: Immobilizer: Engine Control Unit (ECU) Not Learning Quote

Do you have a PIN sticker on your keychain?

http://translate.google.de/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=en&tl=de&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwiki.ross-tech.com%2Fwiki%2Findex.php%2FImmobilizer_I_ECU_Swapping


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Post08-02-2011, 14:00    Subject: Immobilizer: Engine Control Unit (ECU) Not Learning Quote

We only bought the car two weeks ago, and it came with nothing but two keys; the previous owner didn't include anything else.
Sommer: A4 B5 Avant 2,5 TDI Quattro Facelift (AKN silber)

Wartet auf H Kennzeichen: A4 B5 Avant 1.9 TDI Quattro (AFN Schwarz)

Winter: A4 B5 Avant TDI Quattro (AFN rot)

Alltags Spardose: Audi A2 1.4 TDI (AMF Silber)


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Post09-02-2011, 1:01    Subject: Immobilizer: Engine Control Unit (ECU) Not Learning Quote

How can I find out the version, my English is not very good.

I only know that the WFS control unit is a separate component located under the MSG (presumably referring to a specific module or system).

Would this number be helpful to them?

I cannot provide Linz data; I am working with an old version from 1551.

Yes, the number might be helpful if needed icon_wink.gif.


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