babyfacefitz Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 If I replace the ECU, will the car need to go the dealer anyway for something? Is this a DIY project? Where can i get an OEM besides the dealer? michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Replacing the ECU yourself is not a problem. Please don't keep making different posts for the same problem. Just continue on with the original thread. If I replace the ECU, will the car need to go the dealer anyway for something? Is this a DIY project? Where can i get an OEM besides the dealer? michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyfacefitz Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 Thanks for the reply and a note on the "rules". I just called the dealer and they said the ecu would be $1500, is this correct? Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storydude1 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Thanks for the reply and a note on the "rules". I just called the dealer and they said the ecu would be $1500, is this correct? Michael Or, you can send me 200, and I'll get you a tested good one from the junkyard. 1500 bucks is insane... The local pick-a-part sells ECM's for 35 bucks, WITH a 30 day warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyfacefitz Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 well I called another dealer and they said $513. Thanks for the reply storydude, I am going to take it to the dealer for some diagnosis work, at least. I need to get a working car. This site is great. thanks michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subie Gal Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 ECU??? for what model and year? (not sure where the 'other' thread is...) Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyfacefitz Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 It is a 98 outback with a 2.5L. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subie Gal Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 get me (pm) your VIN number for the exact price BUT i'm coming up with $455.25 new.... our site: www.subarugenuineparts.com OEM part, brand new. but all electrical sales are final so you need to make sure this is what you NEED before ordering.... contact me if i can help Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyfacefitz Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 the car is fixed now, the dealer mechanics put it back together correctly. My frustration levels got to me and I should have stuck with it. I assumed there was more too it, put back in the wire harnesses are simple enough. But what got me was the CEL light. It was one b/c the fuel gauge was not put in at some point and I turned the key. I should have cleared the codes after putting it together myself. This forum is great. learn from my mistake. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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