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Old 09-30-07, 03:49 PM
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OK I just checked everything as the manual stated. It seems the idle contacts are staying closed even when the throttle is floored. The TPS sensor tested perfectly. I have continuity through each wire from the TPS. The ECM is the only possible problem.
So how can 2 ECM's go bad????
I am going to dish out $300 for a rebuilt unit...it sucks but it should help other aspects of the car also. I opened on ECM up and I saw multiple leaky caps and a few light colored area where maybe it over heated....it also had a nasty smell to it.
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The extra $300 sure sucks but atleast you've been able to isolate the problem.. hope everything works this time around.
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wow cant wait to hear this sucker whine at full boost !!!
Old 10-02-07, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Ca12los69
OK I just checked everything as the manual stated. It seems the idle contacts are staying closed even when the throttle is floored. The TPS sensor tested perfectly. I have continuity through each wire from the TPS. The ECM is the only possible problem.
So how can 2 ECM's go bad????
I am going to dish out $300 for a rebuilt unit...it sucks but it should help other aspects of the car also. I opened on ECM up and I saw multiple leaky caps and a few light colored area where maybe it over heated....it also had a nasty smell to it.
Is it possible that the voltage is spiking somewhere in the wiring? Very unlikely that two ECMs will go bad...

...best of luck to you in figuring that out. If you're not busy, you're welcome to come to California and try your kit on my car and ECM.
Old 10-05-07, 08:47 PM
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I got the new ECM and I have absolutely no problems now. I can only hope that it stays that way this time. I am sure the old ECM was also causing bad-erractic shifting, slow acceleration, and car shutting off after highway use as well.
There is a day and night difference!!!

I have all the wires to the SMT6 hooked up now I just have to tune it little by little. I searched for a dyno shop in my area, but I have not found one yet. Maybe Corpus or San Antonio is the only option there.

And I will be going out to Los Angeles one day so we can all meet up...818 714 310
Old 10-05-07, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Ca12los69
I got the new ECM and I have absolutely no problems now. I can only hope that it stays that way this time. I am sure the old ECM was also causing bad-erractic shifting, slow acceleration, and car shutting off after highway use as well.
There is a day and night difference!!!

I have all the wires to the SMT6 hooked up now I just have to tune it little by little. I searched for a dyno shop in my area, but I have not found one yet. Maybe Corpus or San Antonio is the only option there.

And I will be going out to Los Angeles one day so we can all meet up...818 714 310
good to hear the car is up and running normally now! did u try searchin in the regional forum that includes texas?
Old 10-05-07, 10:41 PM
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Wow this thread was a read but totally worth it! One day Id love to do this myself as you have but currently dont have that kind of time to put into my ride.

Very well done man
Old 10-06-07, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Ca12los69
I got the new ECM and I have absolutely no problems now. I can only hope that it stays that way this time. I am sure the old ECM was also causing bad-erractic shifting, slow acceleration, and car shutting off after highway use as well.
There is a day and night difference!!!

I have all the wires to the SMT6 hooked up now I just have to tune it little by little. I searched for a dyno shop in my area, but I have not found one yet. Maybe Corpus or San Antonio is the only option there.

And I will be going out to Los Angeles one day so we can all meet up...818 714 310

You have to find a dyno shop soon! I'll help you! And if you're ever out in SoCal, I'll fly out there to check this beauty out
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Originally Posted by Ca12los69
I got the new ECM and I have absolutely no problems now. I can only hope that it stays that way this time. I am sure the old ECM was also causing bad-erractic shifting, slow acceleration, and car shutting off after highway use as well.
There is a day and night difference!!!

I have all the wires to the SMT6 hooked up now I just have to tune it little by little. I searched for a dyno shop in my area, but I have not found one yet. Maybe Corpus or San Antonio is the only option there.

And I will be going out to Los Angeles one day so we can all meet up...818 714 310
where in tx are you? i have a couple friends out there that might know some places?
Old 10-06-07, 06:17 PM
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Way down in Brownsville "On the Border, By the Sea"
Old 10-10-07, 12:50 AM
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Dude...wanna supercharge mine??

Dont mess with a new 535I BMW...Twin Turbo
Old 10-20-07, 10:53 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An8pCZe-luQ
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nice vid, great job
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nice video! those rims look like the same ones Trukn1 has.
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We need to get a video showing a 0-60 and how quickly you hit red line on a straight shot.


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