ECU swap question

[rxphiler]

I have a chance to buy a GIAC chipped ECU for 2000 A6 2.7T MT6 for $375. Has anyone done an ECU swap? Is there anything I need to know while doing this other than taking the old one out and plugging the new one in?
all info appreciated thanks

[B6JoeS4]

unplug your battery first

[2000 A6 2.7t 6m]

Make sure the part number on the ECU is the same as yours. If they match, should be plug and play. If one is auto and the other manual, there is some vag-com work, but it is still doable.

[rxphiler]

Make sure the part number on the ECU is the same as yours. If they match, should be plug and play. If one is auto and the other manual, there is some vag-com work, but it is still doable.

Yep this is from another MT6... So exact ECU numbers and it is plug and play? Will it mess up mileage or is that set in a different area?

[2000 A6 2.7t 6m]

Same thing I did, but mine was APR. Exact plug and play, mileage is in the cluster. Everything should work same as before except more fun.

[rxphiler]

thanks man santas bringing boost for christmas!!!!

[wofman]

sounds too easy, eh? That's all there is to it. (nice price, btw -- real nice)
Drive fast!

[golovemd]

Are you buying this off of craigslist? I answered an ad locally for a APR chip, that the ad stated was for an S4 or A6. When I emailed him and asked which is it since the cars use different ecu's, he said the one for the A6 is a GIAC. He never mentioned that in the ad, which makes me not trust the "seller". Just curious if this is the same deal?

He quoted me a price of $550 for the ECU, or $375 for the ECU if I send him mine back. So if this is the same deal, and he sends you a bum one, you will be in bad shape cause you will not have your stock one to fall back on.

[djez016]

Are you buying this off of craigslist? I answered an ad locally for a APR chip, that the ad stated was for an S4 or A6. When I emailed him and asked which is it since the cars use different ecu's, he said the one for the A6 is a GIAC. He never mentioned that in the ad, which makes me not trust the "seller". Just curious if this is the same deal?

He quoted me a price of $550 for the ECU, or $375 for the ECU if I send him mine back. So if this is the same deal, and he sends you a bum one, you will be in bad shape cause you will not have your stock one to fall back on.

yea I see his ad all over CL when they 1st started posting this ad it was only for 2000 2.7 a6 and 00-02 s4
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/964738894.html

[Stampy]

Yeah, I see that one here on the Chicago CL every other day.

[rxphiler]

Hey it might be a scam. Is this the guys name and number.? GUY ASKED ME TO REMOVE HIS INFORMATION He did tell me if I wanted he would send me his ECU first so I wouldnt have any down time. I might have to look at this further before I decide to buy. thanks for the information.

[wan2play]

Install the chip. Before you start your car, turn the key to the on position without turning on the car. Leave it in the on position for 3 minutes, to allow the data off the chip to load.

Every time you hit the pedal to the metal, it'll feel like you hit the nos button.

[golovemd]

Yes, it is Marc. He emailed me again and said he saw my post here, so he does frequent the boards. Must me the person RAUDIS6 is referring too. I guess maybe he is legit. Dealing with someone strictly from craigslist can be scary. If he is known around here and people can vouch for him, I see no reason why you shouldn't buy from him.

[wofman]

$550 for ecu with GIAC is about right. $375 with trade?? What does flash cost?

[doobiesdaddy]

same ad is all over craigslist in San Francisco. It is usually posted so many times it is hard to browse the other ads.

[V8weight]

That ad is reposted every day here in Minneapolis, I get so tired of seeing it, I've contemplated buying the damn ecu just to get it off craigslist. shame on that guy polluting such a pure and honest classified site.

[V8weight]

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/pts/962311024.html This it?

[rxphiler]

The guy seems legit. I will let you guys know how it turns out. Cant wait for the upgrade.

[RAUDIS6]

He is legit, and definately knows these cars.

[swmic]

I considered the same ECU for my 02 allroad but was worried about immobilizer problems.

[Stampy]

shame on that guy polluting such a pure and honest classified site.

BAhahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

[Kilo]

What year is your A6? I have a 2001 and purchased a used APR chip and had ALL sorts of immobilizer issues! Buyer beware!!