espey_16 Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 some one told me that the reason i couldnt get my old subaru going is because it didnt have a brain box under the steering wheel (it was stolen). so when i heard this i went and checked my 83 wagon and didnt find a box under the wheel either. i dont know what its supposed to look like so if any one knows what im talking about could you please send me a pic thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Whether your car should have a computer or not depends on year and model. your 83 most likely shouldn't have a computer. What is the other car in question? If it did have a computer, it certainly wont run without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Depending on where they were originally sold, the pre-83s might or might not have an ECU. I am not sure if that changed after 82. The EA81's have the ECU mostly for emissions control. The carb doesn't need it to function. I don't think that the '83's ignition goes throught the ECU, but I could easily be wrong. And I really do no know whether or not the ECU is involved with fuel pump activation. I hope that thes lack of certain information has helped you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espey_16 Posted April 8, 2005 Author Share Posted April 8, 2005 my other subaru is an 86 Gl hatch back 4x4. when you look under the wheel on both of them there is a little plate with 2 bolts sticking down, and you can tell something went there.thanks for the info guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Look in the front "Y" pipe cat if there is an 02 sensor the you should have an ECU or no 02 no ECU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 ...if there is an 02 sensor the you should have an ECU... Skip, you take all of the fun out of "20 Questions"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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