ecu compatibility

[killermind]

I would like to know if the 97 ecu is compatible with a 96 car. the engine is a 420a and is a automatic transmission. thanks in advance

 

[g4ebguy90]

While I can't answer the question, I don't deal with 2G's or 420a's but, you could call a dealer and ask them if the part numbers would be the same.

On the older 1G's you could swap about anything in, as long as it was NT or turbo Auto, Manual etc etc.

 

[jayson427]

well it depends are both of the ecu's for an automatic?

 

[killermind]

the part number of the ecu is 5293014, the guy that sold it to me tells me its compatible but I've read otherwise, so I would like to know the answer, thanks guys

he told me there's no difference

 

[jayson427]

420A ECU part numbers - DSM Forums: Mitsubishi Eclipse, Plymouth Laser, and Eagle Talon Forum: DSMtalk.com

well the part numbers are different and the 96 ecu cost more money from the dealership. but the ecu you have is for an auto. i cant remember correctly but i dont think it will work for your car. i want to say something is different sensor wise from 95-96 to 97-99. it will probably start your car but not run properly. give it a try and find out if you cant find anything else out.

 

[killermind]

I tried it but it doesn't start my car, no spark to the ignition coil

 

[jayson427]

well you can make that ecu work but its alot easier to get the proper one for your car. to fix this you would need the pin lay out to both ecu's and have to switch some of them around to make it get spark,timing, power ect.

 

[jayson427]

now i think about it i do have an extra ecu but its for a 5speed. go on ebay and get a used one

 

[jayson427]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/ven...rs-but-lots-parts-text-me-828-429-9194-a.html

if you cant find it on ebay give these guys a call i just order a front bumper from them at a good price so they are legit.

 

[killermind]

thanks for your help, I'll look into it XD

 

[killermind]

here again after a long time...
Im planing on making all the wires on the car new, so I was wondering if anybody here has some tips or the number of the cables used, where can I get them, ect, your help will be great, thank you

PS: bought a 96 eagle talon ecu because it was compatible with my car , we checked the vin number, but It was the same, because of that I'm going to replace all the wires