2G Federal ECU swap to a CA ECU

[1 Unique Tsi]

I just purchased a ecu which came from out of California. Let's assume its emissions are CA and my ecu is Federal, will it work in my car? The ecu is for a 95-99 fwd 5spd turbo. My car is 95 eagle talon turbo. It's also a eprom.

 

[Torch1]

I'm assuming your TSI is fwd as well?

 

[Trav83]

It'll work, but its probably gonna throw a CEL light on because it's going to look for a EGR control solenoid valve thats not there (only on CA models). Easy fix though, just solder a 1K resistor on the R129 spot, it's easy to find (right next to the R130). This will convert it to a Federal ECU.

 

[1 Unique Tsi]

Yes, my eagle talon is front wheel drive. I thought the soldering was only done to the 1g models. The car will run though right? Only thing you're saying is that it gonna throw a CEL code which will cause only the check engine light on correct?

 

[jrohner]

I don't think there is a difference, CA or not on the 2G's.

 

[CrazyM]

I'll throw in my $.02

On a 1G it made no difference at all. I had a federal ECU in it, it blew and I changed to a California spec ECU.

No CEL, no problems at all. And it is the same numbered resistor that was the only difference(mentioned above)

 

[1 Unique Tsi]

Sweet! So it hould work without a problem? That's great! Well it should arrive monday or tuesday. Thanks you guys for the feedback.

 

[Trav83]

Yeah it should work no problem, just might throw a CEL light on that's all (if you don't already have one on, )