ECU Removal, 2000 S80

dkpsoccerdude · Post by **dkpsoccerdude** » 09 Sep 2008, 13:40

I have a 2000 S80 2.9L Non-Turbo with 275k miles on it.

I'm replacing the engine. I need to remove the ECU modules. The VARDIS manual says I need a special tool.

Has anyone been able to figure out how to remove these modules without the tool?

Thanks,

Dave

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 09 Sep 2008, 14:30

Welcome to MVS. I'll look for it but seems that there is a way. I know that www.ipdusa.com will rent it to you...if all else fails, contact Scott or Lucky at IPD.

Post by **vegasjetskier** » 09 Sep 2008, 18:34

According to Haynes you can release it with a homemade tool. Take a thin strip of steel 23mm wide and cut a 7mm wide slot 13mm deep into the end. Fasten a 5mm pop rivet (to act as a pivot) in the center of the strip 40mm from the slotted end. Insert the tool alongside the ECM and slide the pink catches forwards alternately a little at a time. The ECM will rise and detach from the connectors. Do not touch the control module terminal pins with bare hands - static electricity may cause damage.