Is it okay to buy a used ECU?
Your mechanic advises you that a specific electronic control unit (ECU) needs to be replaced. You can buy a Used or Reman electronic control unit.
Can I buy a new ECU?
Replacement ECU There is, however, a middle ground between buying a brand new ECU and repairing your faulty ECU. You can replace your damaged or broken component with a reprogrammed and re-flashed engine computer. This is what Car Computer Exchange has done for nearly a decade.
Is remanufactured ECM good?
Remanufactured engine control modules (ECMs) are car computers that have been repaired, refurbished, reprogrammed, and are good as new. In fact, because they contain all the latest manufacturer software updates, they are on par with ECMs in new vehicles that are rolling fresh off the line.
What is ECM auto part?
An electronic control unit (ECU), also known as an electronic control module (ECM), is an embedded system in automotive electronics that controls one or more of the electrical systems or subsystems in a vehicle. Some modern motor vehicles have up to 150 ECUs.
Can I just swap ECU?
A used ECU would have to be programmed to your vehicle, depending on make and model it can be as simple as using a diagnostic tool to program it or a lot of times it can involve swapping the contents of the internal memory from the old ECU to the new one which isn’t a job for the average garage.
How much does a ECU cost?
ECU repairs can be very expensive. The part alone can cost between $1,000 and $3,000, depending on the make and model of your vehicle. Fortunately, an ECU can be repaired or reprogrammed in many cases—thus preventing the need to actually replace an ECU.
How much does it cost to reprogram ECU?
On average, you can expect the parts cost to be anywhere from $400 to $1,400 while the labor costs are roughly from $100 to $200 for reprogramming and installation. You may be able to save some money on a refurbished ECU but that usually comes with a bit of risk.