Engine ECU

[kwest]

Anyone know what I need to do to use a used engine ECU for a 1998 Disco?

 

[Drillbit]

It should be plug and play if it came out of a similar year disco.

 

[kwest]

That's what I thought... but it won't start, something about a security code? And local Land Rover dealer says it won't work

 

[kwest]

i'm looking for a "newer" used engine ECU

 

[kwest]

any ideas?

 

[p m]

Why did you think you needed a new ECU? Was it flooded?

FWIW, I've used a 98 ECU on my 96, and, aside from minor differences in emission equipment, it worked just fine. I can go back and forth between the two.
And the reason I got this 98 ECU in the first place was the dealer who told me so. Turned out completely BS (but I wanted a spare ECU, anyway).

 

[Rover Wrench]

I replaced the ECU in a 96 D1 and it needed reset by the dealer. Cranked fine but wouldn't start 'till they reset it. YMMV

 

[kwest]

Has anyone had to replace the Engine ECU on a 1998 Disco? It seems that they are different...

 

[RangeRoverHP]

It's plug and pray. Not plug and play.

Some GEMS ECU's may need immobilization reset if you are swapping it from one truck to another.