L-Tuned Steering ECU?
06-27-03, 02:43 PM
#1
L-Tuned Steering ECU?
Well I was finally tired of seeing my 4x4 wheel gap on my GS4 and finally decided to get the L-Tuned Springs, Shocks, and Steering ECU. I just picked them up today (Thx Angel/Steve). Having them installed by Todd next week.
My question now is, I just installed the new ECU myself and notice that the new L-Tuned ECU has the same parts number as the old ECU, on the ECU itself. Is that right? Are the numbers on the old and new the same? It came in bubble bag with the instructions. Did i get the same old ECU or the new L-Tuned one? Can someone help me out?
Tommy
My question now is, I just installed the new ECU myself and notice that the new L-Tuned ECU has the same parts number as the old ECU, on the ECU itself. Is that right? Are the numbers on the old and new the same? It came in bubble bag with the instructions. Did i get the same old ECU or the new L-Tuned one? Can someone help me out?
Tommy
06-27-03, 08:05 PM
#2
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
Re: L-Tuned Steering ECU?
Originally posted by White98ARISTO
My question now is, I just installed the new ECU myself and notice that the new L-Tuned ECU has the same parts number as the old ECU, on the ECU itself. Is that right? Are the numbers on the old and new the same? It came in bubble bag with the instructions. Did i get the same old ECU or the new L-Tuned one? Can someone help me out?
My question now is, I just installed the new ECU myself and notice that the new L-Tuned ECU has the same parts number as the old ECU, on the ECU itself. Is that right? Are the numbers on the old and new the same? It came in bubble bag with the instructions. Did i get the same old ECU or the new L-Tuned one? Can someone help me out?
06-29-03, 08:17 PM
#5
Lead Lap
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: California
Posts: 771
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You'd think that you'd be able to tell the difference between the two by driving the vehicle. Is there no noticeable difference between the two in the drive? If not, why spend the $$$ on the ECU?
06-30-03, 07:10 AM
#6
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
Originally posted by BuyERTS
You'd think that you'd be able to tell the difference between the two by driving the vehicle. Is there no noticeable difference between the two in the drive? If not, why spend the $$$ on the ECU?
You'd think that you'd be able to tell the difference between the two by driving the vehicle. Is there no noticeable difference between the two in the drive? If not, why spend the $$$ on the ECU?
06-30-03, 02:43 PM
#7
Lexus Champion
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: IL
Posts: 2,854
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by BuyERTS
You'd think that you'd be able to tell the difference between the two by driving the vehicle. Is there no noticeable difference between the two in the drive? If not, why spend the $$$ on the ECU?
You'd think that you'd be able to tell the difference between the two by driving the vehicle. Is there no noticeable difference between the two in the drive? If not, why spend the $$$ on the ECU?
Later, down the road, I found out from a Toyota drivetrain engineer that for sure the 2002 and 2003 GS430s already have them. He was pretty sure 2001s had them too but other's on the board (Bit included) say it isn't so.
Doug
Trending Topics
06-30-03, 03:18 PM
#8
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
Originally posted by doug_999
He was pretty sure 2001s had them too but other's on the board (Bit included) say it isn't so.
He was pretty sure 2001s had them too but other's on the board (Bit included) say it isn't so.
06-30-03, 03:25 PM
#9
Lexus Champion
What I'd like to know, is if Lexus changed it in the later models, why have a steering ECU at all? What neccesitates the need for an ECU? There is nothing to upgrade.
07-11-03, 12:43 PM
#10
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA / Hong Kong
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by doug_999
and to clarify
The ECU is the SAME if you have a 2002 or 2003 GS430. 2001 is open to debate however.
and to clarify
The ECU is the SAME if you have a 2002 or 2003 GS430. 2001 is open to debate however.
Does anyone know if the ECU is the same for a 2002 GS300?
07-11-03, 04:48 PM
#11
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
Originally posted by linus523
Does anyone know if the ECU is the same for a 2002 GS300?
Does anyone know if the ECU is the same for a 2002 GS300?
07-11-03, 04:49 PM
#12
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
Originally posted by Dex
What I'd like to know, is if Lexus changed it in the later models, why have a steering ECU at all? What neccesitates the need for an ECU? There is nothing to upgrade.
What I'd like to know, is if Lexus changed it in the later models, why have a steering ECU at all? What neccesitates the need for an ECU? There is nothing to upgrade.
07-11-03, 11:20 PM
#13
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA / Hong Kong
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by bitkahuna
Not sure what you couldn't follow from the quote you gave, but if you have a 2002 or newer, apparently you don't need to get an L-Tuned ECU.
Not sure what you couldn't follow from the quote you gave, but if you have a 2002 or newer, apparently you don't need to get an L-Tuned ECU.
07-12-03, 12:07 AM
#14
Lead Lap
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: California
Posts: 771
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by linus523
Since I own a 2002 GS300, I'm not sure whether they are giving different Steering ECU to the GS430 and GS300, I just want to know if I have to upgrade to a L-Tuned Steering ECU on my GS. Thanks a lot.
Since I own a 2002 GS300, I'm not sure whether they are giving different Steering ECU to the GS430 and GS300, I just want to know if I have to upgrade to a L-Tuned Steering ECU on my GS. Thanks a lot.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
