Has anyone removed a plug from the ECU ??

[batty]

I'm having a sneak preview of how to fit cruis control & I need to remove the plugs so I can add some extra wires.

The problem is I can't remove these nuts, so I can remove the steel retaining cover which keeps the plug from coming loose.

The nuts seem captive on the top & I can't get access to the screw head from underneath. It may even be that the underside nuts are spot welded to the steel frame.

Can anyone help ???

 

[NikoS3]

The steel retaining cover with the strange nuts, does not exist in 2001 S3-TT Models. I think these appeared on the 2002+ models...There should be some way around this problem. I will ask around & inform you if i find something important.

Nikos.

 

[Bazza]

Ahhhhaaa Audi security bolts!! These are easily removed but your dealer and warranty won't be too happy!!!

 

[batty]

Pesky Audi Security bolts !!!

There must be an easy way to remove the ECU. How to AMD, Stealth, etc. do it when retro-fitting cruise. Surely the warranty isn't invalidated by doing this.

My car was registered in May '02 - chassis no. 8L221016985.

Has anyone unplugged the ECU of an '02 S3 ??

 

[tvr1]

i read somewhere that they need to be drilled off.... but sorry cant remem where i read it

 

[RichA3Turbo]

Yep, pretty sure they will have to be drilled out!

Rich

 

[batty]

finally got round to drilling them out tonight.

- it's all a bit nerve racking. Made sure all the metal swarf was carefully controlled & removed. Will worry about the possible warranty problems later.

- haven't fitted the cruise yet, still waiting for more info for the extra loom for the engine bay.