Ok So I figured that it was time to do a DIY. What was missing was the P12 DIY so... here it is.
Disclaimer: First off let me say that I am not responsible for anything that you do to your car. Or yourself. All this is at your own risk. your mission should you choose to accept it will be on your own. This is simply a set of suggestions on how to install a P12 ECU into your car.
Things you will need:
A P 12 ECU
A Socket set with extended driver. I used a 6 inch extender
A 10 or 12 mm deepwell socket- forgot which one.
2 braincells to rub together
The ECU is easy to remove and takes about 30 min. This is a picture of the P12 ECU before installation. The second picture is to give you an idea how the ecu sits in the car under its protective cover.
1) First off you have to remove the door sil. This is the piece that run along the bottom of the door. This simply unsnaps from the car. I found it easiest to gently pry this off just with my fingers. Be carful not to break the clips. There are 3 of these.
2) After the door sil is removed its time to take off the interior kick panel. this has 3 clips again. Be carful to not damage these clips as this is how you will re attach this piece once it is time for reassembly.
3) Once the plastic is removed you can peel the carpet and padding back to get at the old ecu.
4) Once you have the carpet pulled back you can now begin to remove the 4 bolts that hold the metal cover in place over the stock ecu.
5) Once all the bolts are taken off and you can pull the cover off the studs. Do this slowly and carfully as to not rip out any wires.
6) At this time the ecu is still bolted on the underside of the metal cover and is still attached to wiring harness. There are 2 or 3 bolts that secure the stock ECU to the metal cover. I found it easiest to unclip the 3 wiring looms from the ecu. This will allow you to remove the entire piece form the car. (the metal cover and the ECU)
7) once the ecu plugs are removed take the cover with the ecu attached out of the car. Unbolt the remaining 2 or 3 bolts that keep the ecu on the cover.
This is a picture of those ECU plugs
8) Now that you have the stock ecu removed from the protective plate you will notice that the pattern for the bolts is different on the P12 then on the stock ECU. Guess what the P12 will not bolt up the this plate, but that is not a big deal. When you re install the ECU and the protective plate the ecu will still be protected and out of harms way.
9) Plug the P12 back in, re- attach the plate, put your carpet back in place and secure the kick panel. After that put the sill plate back on, making sure all the snaps are secure and lastly enjoy!
If anyone has anything further to add to this please feel free!
I noticed a change in the car for sure. For the money and simplicity of the project you can't go wrong! Good luck!
Disclaimer: First off let me say that I am not responsible for anything that you do to your car. Or yourself. All this is at your own risk. your mission should you choose to accept it will be on your own. This is simply a set of suggestions on how to install a P12 ECU into your car.
Things you will need:
A P 12 ECU
A Socket set with extended driver. I used a 6 inch extender
A 10 or 12 mm deepwell socket- forgot which one.
2 braincells to rub together
The ECU is easy to remove and takes about 30 min. This is a picture of the P12 ECU before installation. The second picture is to give you an idea how the ecu sits in the car under its protective cover.
1) First off you have to remove the door sil. This is the piece that run along the bottom of the door. This simply unsnaps from the car. I found it easiest to gently pry this off just with my fingers. Be carful not to break the clips. There are 3 of these.
2) After the door sil is removed its time to take off the interior kick panel. this has 3 clips again. Be carful to not damage these clips as this is how you will re attach this piece once it is time for reassembly.
3) Once the plastic is removed you can peel the carpet and padding back to get at the old ecu.
4) Once you have the carpet pulled back you can now begin to remove the 4 bolts that hold the metal cover in place over the stock ecu.
5) Once all the bolts are taken off and you can pull the cover off the studs. Do this slowly and carfully as to not rip out any wires.
6) At this time the ecu is still bolted on the underside of the metal cover and is still attached to wiring harness. There are 2 or 3 bolts that secure the stock ECU to the metal cover. I found it easiest to unclip the 3 wiring looms from the ecu. This will allow you to remove the entire piece form the car. (the metal cover and the ECU)
7) once the ecu plugs are removed take the cover with the ecu attached out of the car. Unbolt the remaining 2 or 3 bolts that keep the ecu on the cover.
This is a picture of those ECU plugs
8) Now that you have the stock ecu removed from the protective plate you will notice that the pattern for the bolts is different on the P12 then on the stock ECU. Guess what the P12 will not bolt up the this plate, but that is not a big deal. When you re install the ECU and the protective plate the ecu will still be protected and out of harms way.
9) Plug the P12 back in, re- attach the plate, put your carpet back in place and secure the kick panel. After that put the sill plate back on, making sure all the snaps are secure and lastly enjoy!
If anyone has anything further to add to this please feel free!
I noticed a change in the car for sure. For the money and simplicity of the project you can't go wrong! Good luck!
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