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Apr 28, 2003 | 05:38 AM

EsRCivic

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removing ECU

im thinking of removing my ecu for securty reasons however I want to know if this will harm my engine in any way?

Apr 28, 2003 | 08:28 AM

blackhatchy

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Re: removing ECU (EsRCivic)

it either will not start, or you will screw your engine the hell up

Apr 28, 2003 | 08:29 AM

blackhatchy

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Re: removing ECU (blackhatchy)

why would you take out your ecu for security, anyways?what kind is it?

Apr 28, 2003 | 08:52 AM

t0p_sh0tta

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Re: removing ECU (blackhatchy)

There are no problems with removing your ecu. It's a PITA, and your engine will have to relearn everything, but I can't see anything going wrong.

Apr 28, 2003 | 05:11 PM

ATF Kuk

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Re: removing ECU (EsRCivic)

when u plug it back in again, let it run for about 30 seconds before u drive it.

Apr 28, 2003 | 05:25 PM

vteg

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Re: removing ECU (EsRCivic)

Besides bad gas milelage, and possibly performance for a few miles, you will be fine.

Apr 29, 2003 | 11:32 AM

EsRCivic

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Re: removing ECU (vteg)

i have heard guys doing it and just plugin it back it without any problems....

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