I tired searching, but couldn't find any exact information on this. What's the best/easiest way to safely remove the ECU?

After that, what is the proper way to package it up to mail it? Like does it need to be in a anti-static bag, and/or bubble-taped or what?

Thanks.

 

You didnt search hard enough https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=75638
As for packing it up, can't help ya there.

 

although this is a works forum, dynoflash has the instructions on the site. there is also one in the How to's

 

I sent my ecu in to works yesterday. I just put it into a zip lock bag and in a box full of newspaper, then overnighted it.

 

Thanks guys.

 

1. Remove the Glove Box. Open the glove box. Pop out the left stopper pin. Slide the Glove Box left so the right stopper pin clears the lip. Rotate the Glove Box down and remove. The ECU is the box mounted vertically towards the left.

2. Remove the plastic wire cover which sits below all the ECU wires.

3. It is easier to remove the connectors while the ECU is still securely mounted. Push the tab lock on the yellow connector and carefully remove pulling on the connector, NOT the wires. Repeat this for all of the remaining connectors.

4. Identify the three black bolts in an inverted triangular pattern holding the ECU bracket. Use a 10mm tool to dismount the bracket. The ECU will now slide downwards cradled in the bracket.

5. You may send the ECU with or without the bracket to WORKS. Please package carefully and insure it accordingly (recommended $900.00 value).

 

Sweet, just sent it off to you guys. Included all the information you asked for. I overnighted it, so it should be there @ 10:30am PST tomorrow. Ouch, that was pricey!

I'm thinking to do the 2-day service back to save some $$.

 

Since you have the ECU removed, you can now install an OEM cabin air filter like the 04 and 05s have.

 

Maybe I'll do some searching on that.

I just wanna get the ECU back safely, and get it reinstalled so my car isn't a 3000lb paper weight!

 

WORKS - I got mine at the same time, Oct. '03. Since then I've added a DP and a Test Pipe. Would it be worth the effort to send it in for an update?

 

I got the Mitsu reflash fix for the P0300 code. So, I'm getting the P2 'burned' back in with their integrated fix. Not sure how much of an update there is...

I did note that I had a TBE now though.

 

I think there are some minor updates, especially concerning boost control. The newer revisions of the P2 I have seen seem to have a much smoother boost chart.

 

We actually stock these for those who want to live long and happy lives!

 

Got it back and installed today - no problems. The power does seem even smoother than before, but that could just have been because it's sunny and nearly 60 here today and I was really happy to have the car up and running again. I'll have to use my TT to check a 1/4 mile later for my own benefit!

Thanks for the tremendously quick turnaround. I just hope that Mitsubishi flash gets rid of the P0300 problem!

-Nate

 

WORKS - I got mine at the same time, Oct. '03. Since then I've added a DP and a Test Pipe. Would it be worth the effort to send it in for an update?