Hey guys, thanks for seeing what's up...

As some of you know I had my motor out of my car and had new pistons put in and also had pretty much a whole new motor put in due to throwing a rod bearing....

....anyways, the motor is back in and things were looking good last night until we started the car and discovered only 2 pistons were firing, 1 & 4. Pistons 2 & 3 were dead, and it was discovered that the ECM is dead. We also figured out that the ECM died due to plugging in a crankshaft sensor plug into the coil pack and vise versa. For some of you that know they are the same exact looking plug in the same area of the wiring harness and the same exact length, something that can easily happen if not marked.

So now I need a new ECM. This is where I come to you guys, my question is, if there is any of you guys out there that would be able to ask people you know, or possibly check junk yards around your areas for a ECM out of a 2002-2003 Lancer OZ Rally Edition (5 speed), I would be in your debt forever! The dealership wants close to $900 for a new one, and after checking with Rob at Road Race, it's a part not very easy to find in the local SoCal junk yards.

So if anyone out there is willing to help me out I would greatly appreicate it! Thank guys

 

ECM? do you mean stock ECU? if so i'd ask someone who's running the EMS.

 

How did you throw a rod? What mods do you have?

 

search is your friend. through a rod bearing not a rod but it was due to his oil.

 

When I say ECM I mean Engine Control Module. That is what the "ECU" is refered to as in the Lancer Service Manual.

 

I gotcha back. Kara's getting you the info right now.

 

I tried calling and there was no anwser, but i left a message, thanks!

 

let me know if a few days go by and you come up with nothing Chris. I'll try to get you one. Let me know bro !

 

I need one ASAP! Plain and simple, let me know what you can do!

 

Damn Chris, this thread had to be on a Friday night huh ?? Guess you can't help it though. I'll check local junkyards around here for you but I can get a new one specific to your VIN for like $700 I think

 

yeah that is what I can get one at now too...$700 is the going price now. I would like to get it lower if possible, that's why I wanted to try junk yards to see if something would pop up!

 

I'll check my local yards tomorrow my man. you've helped me so if I come through for you consider it returning the favor!

 

thanks buddy!

 

I got an extra one. Which model # is yours?

 

Jon - I checked at the dealer and they said that ECM is an older one and may not work with my Lancer...sucks I need a newer ECM...