Insignia engine ECM

[soulman]

Hi all,

Got a bit of a problem.. Insignia 10 plate. 160 cdti version.... edu18?? dead ecu, know its dead as remapper unfortunately looked at wrong pinout for it...

We're going to source another ecu but need to know if its coded with a pin code like the edu16's or wether it needs the VCI code wiping and how we're going to pair it to the car its going in?

cheers for any advice.

Dean


doh, thread title should be ecu/ecm

[pecky]

Never had to look at swapping an ECM, not sure if they are security coded or vin locked or both?

All I can find on TIS is

Prepare control unit for removal (new SPS-function):
- This function is only required before removing an ECU from a
vehicle.
- Not all control units need to be prepared before removal.
- In TIS2Web, select "SPS" application and select "reprogram ECU".
After entering vehicle data and VIN, select the prepare control
unit for removal and follow the screen prompts.

Programming:
- Most new control units require programming. This function is also
used for reprogramming.
- In TIS2Web, select "SPS" application and select "reprogram ECU".
After entering vehicle data and VIN, select the appropriate
programming function and follow the screen prompts.

Configuration and Setup (New SPS-function):
- Some control units require a configuration and setup after
programming.
- In TIS2Web, select "SPS" application and select "reprogram ECU".
After entering vehicle data and VIN, select the appropriate
configuration and setup function and follow the screen prompts.

Immobilizer Learn (New SPS-function):
- The BCM and the ECM require an immobilizer learn after the
"configuration and setup" -function.
- In TIS2Web, select "SPS" application and select "reprogram ECU".
After entering vehicle data and VIN, select the "immobilizer learn
function" and follow the screen prompts.

[soulman]

many thanks for that. going to be buying an mdi and learning it a bit prematurely for my liking so steep learning curve on the new gen. of cars..

[domtorredo]

If doing other makes than forget mdi get j2534 device sae aproved and do nearly all makes
When i got mdi was thinking its good investement but when volvo bmw or anything else rolls in especially ford than you will find out what i mean
Mdi 1.5k ford vci 1.5k but you can spend 1.5k on cardaq or snapon pro3 and do them all with one device

[soulman]

only work on vauxhall, dont do other makes... so mdi is ideal...

[domtorredo]

Than yes mdi
Have you found already where to buy or need info where to look for

[domtorredo]

Before you buy anything gm mdi is discountinued now and is replaced with gm mdi 2 wifi and non wifi versions should be available in uk around may and around £600 if bosch registered

[domtorredo]

And latest info says mdi 2 will be bacwards compatible
But current mdi will work with cars up to 2017

[soulman]

bought china clone to get me (or my mate more like!) out of trouble but will wait till mdi2 is out and then buy genuine

[soulman]

good to know thanks Dom