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The tale of an ecu

Posted: Wed 22 Mar 2017 9:00 pm
by terry2366
An ecu the brain of a car and the devil to deal with. I have had increasing problems with my Renault over the last three years taking ages to start sometimes sluggish and thirsty on diesel . Tried several garages some mentioned on here. About two weeks ago she decided she did not like the road over the mountain and I ended up having to change down to second gear and sometimes coughed and spluttered. I was afraid to go out in her. Then I tried rede er garage who connected her up to their computer and told me it had 17 faults they could not clear.i managed to source an ecu from Renault in the south at a price of 400 euro plus 250 fitting. The guy at rede er said he could take it to Lefkosia and maybe fix the ecu I laughed at this thinking in the TRNC a guy who can fix ecu right . Anyway off she went and heard nothing for two weeks and thought of some guy with a hammer and chisel fixing my ecu. A week ago I get a call my car is ready Christ I thought can it be? I get to the garage and there she is he tells me to take it for a few days and pay later .
Off I go bloody hell I think it's like it was when it was new the turbo whines starts straight away and she flies up hills. I'm in love with her again. Pay the bill 400 lira wow. Note to self don't be an arse and have faith in this country they are getting ther and catching up don't underestimate people. No I have no connection with the garage but I will be going nowhere else in future. Thank you Edener.

Re: The tale of an ecu

Posted: Thu 23 Mar 2017 7:41 am
by Groucho
Just to be clear Terry -are you talking about Erdener Garage behind the Supermarket in Karakum? I only ask to clarify before I take my car to them for servicing - due soon.

Re: The tale of an ecu

Posted: Thu 23 Mar 2017 11:03 am
by terry2366
Yes Groucho they are knowledgeable and fair it's my first visit and am surprised how things have progressed since coming here. Ecu s are not for the faint hearted.

Re: The tale of an ecu

Posted: Thu 23 Mar 2017 11:12 am
by Navek
We've had repair work done by them, after a rear end shunt.
Insurance job.
Respray work etc.
Well pleased with their workmanship