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Topic subjectnew ecu.... car acting weird
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134881, new ecu.... car acting weird
Posted by Axis, Aug-14-11 08:47 PM
Okay a few weeks ago my car died on me and wouldn't start back up. After trying EVERYTHING i finally got a replacement ecu. The car started up almost instantly. But ever since then the car has been acting weird. When I floor it the car only gets up to about 5500 rpms and shifts when it normally shifts at the redline. Also when it is in park and i rev the engine the rpm gauge doesnt stop it keeps going into the red. Could the ecu be junk? or does it need to be reflashed? I need help asap.
134882, RE: new ecu.... car acting weird
Posted by xcasbonx, Aug-15-11 09:23 AM
Is your car automatic or manual? Did you get a replacment ECU for the corresponding year of your vehicle? Also confirm if it was an ECU for a manual or automatic.
134883, RE: new ecu.... car acting weird
Posted by Axis, Aug-15-11 09:48 AM
It was an ECU from another eclipse same year and automatic
134884, RE: new ecu.... car acting weird
Posted by dalesmitsu, Aug-15-11 05:41 PM
The 1997 to 1999 dont have Ecu problems. I havent read about anyone having problems. You problem would be the tcu, "limp mode".

Try, pushing your tcu in on the tranny it could be loose.
Oh, I have an automatic and never redline it, only to 5500 when I'm coming off a highway on ramp.

You're risking blowing it up if you redline it all the time.
134888, RE: new ecu.... car acting weird
Posted by Axis, Aug-15-11 09:17 PM
Thanks it only redlines in first and 2nd gear and Ill check the tcu