Tuesday 30 August 2016

Finding A Company For Ecu Repair

By Carl Campbell


Modern vehicles will have an electronic box called an engine control unit which controls different functions. From time to time these units will fail and will need fixing so that the vehicle can be used properly. When you are trying to find a company for ecu repair there are a few options available and it is important that you get the work done by qualified technicians.

The ECU on your car is a vital piece of kit and when it stops working the car will not run efficiently and will need to be taken off the road. The components in the box control various things such as the fuel and air mix, water temperature and the variable valve timings. The box will also communicate with other major components such as cruise control systems, transmission and traction control.

If you need to purchase a brand new ECU it is going to cost you a lot of money and having the existing one fixed is a cheaper option. You should do a few checks on the available firms that fix faulty control units. It is essential that you use the services of a reliable company that is going to guarantee the work done by their engineers.

The majority of control units can be repaired unless the problem is so severe that repairs are not going to be cost effective. Older units or the ones fitted to rare cars may take longer to fix as some parts may have to be ordered from overseas. Modern units can be fixed fairly fast and the price you are charged will be reasonable.

The internet is probably the best place to find a company that will take your faulty piece of equipment and fix it. You will need to log onto their web site, and input your vehicles details, which is a fairly simple process. If they can do the work on that particular unit they will give you a price and arrange to have your unit collected by a courier.

It is advisable to contact a few firms to ask for price quotes so that you can compare prices. You will have to carefully package and label the unit before the collection driver picks it up. It is important that the package is insured for its full replacement value in case it is damaged or lost in transit.

The time it takes to repair your unit will depend on the nature of the fault and on how busy the company is. When the unit has been repaired it will be sent back to you and you can install it back into the vehicle and check that it works. Always keep your receipt for payment and the guarantee paperwork in case there are any future faults with the unit.

You may also find firms in your area that can do the work on your ECU and this may be more convenient. You will not need a courier and you can deliver and collect your own unit for the work to be done. Companies also advertise their services in newspapers and magazines as well as using business cards, leaflets and posters.




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