ECU Upgrade

Peter_wright_1986 · 16th April 2009, 13:23

Hey there,

Just wondered if there is a ecu update for my particular model as I've been having the issue described here:

Engine 'hesitation'

If so what costs are involved?

It's a 06 1.8 petrol.

Cheers

Woette · 16th April 2009, 14:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter_wright_1986

Hey there,

Just wondered if there is a ecu update for my particular model as I've been having the issue described here:

Engine 'hesitation'

If so what costs are involved?

It's a 06 1.8 petrol.

Cheers

It shouldnt cost anything, its just a cable they plug in and they upload it to the car, et voila

At least i didnt have to pay for it so i guess you wont either!

angie4m · 16th April 2009, 14:31

If I were you I would have a word with the dealership as it could be that new softwear should be updated on the ECU.

Your engine could also need a good clean internally - i'm guessing you have a full service history. Maybe try putting a tank of V-Power through it and see if the hessitation goes. This is what VW recommend to customers who especially use supermarket fuel as there can be carbon build up within the engine and the cleaning agents within V Power flushes the engine through and stops the hessitation

Peter_wright_1986 · 16th April 2009, 15:20

Thanks guys,

I took the car in when I first bought it to NH who gave the whole thing a cleanup and flush which made a big difference, about 3 months ago now (felt like it was gunna give up any moment before).

I'll give them a call and see what they say.

angie4m · 17th April 2009, 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter_wright_1986

Thanks guys,

I took the car in when I first bought it to NH who gave the whole thing a cleanup and flush which made a big difference, about 3 months ago now (felt like it was gunna give up any moment before).

I'll give them a call and see what they say.

sounds like a build up of crap in the engine and a flush through with V Power will do the job - if it is a build up then a ECU flash won't do anything for you.

NH Dan · 18th April 2009, 09:02

Peter, I think it was you i spoke to yesterday when you booked the car in, dont worry, i'll get it looked at and make sure its sorted for you when you come in...

Peter_wright_1986 · 18th April 2009, 12:36

Yep that was me. Cheers Dan appreciate it. Sods law though it'll start behaving the week before. Always the way.

16th April 2009, 13:23	#1 (permalink)
Peter_wright_1986 If Carlsberg did Civics.. Car: 2006 1.8 SE, Cosmic Grey Join Date: 14th April 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 160 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	ECU Upgrade Hey there, Just wondered if there is a ecu update for my particular model as I've been having the issue described here: Engine 'hesitation' If so what costs are involved? It's a 06 1.8 petrol. Cheers

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Peter_wright_1986 If Carlsberg did Civics.. Thread starter Car: 2006 1.8 SE, Cosmic Grey Join Date: 14th April 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 160 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yep that was me. Cheers Dan appreciate it. Sods law though it'll start behaving the week before. Always the way.