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Sumflow · 06-14-2012, 02:00 PM

Plug and drive. Car starts and runs with key transponder removed and left at home. Nothing else has been removed. Drive box is still vulnerable to rain but will not effect starting when it gets flooded.

Result

Ecu asked to know what I HATED or LOVED about the service.

My reply to Jorge's questions:

I don't believe in hate. But the most annoying thing is hundreds of drivers who respond like empty-headed cheerleaders, “Hooray my car runs.” And do not give any useful information to the people who waste there time reading this dribble, who want there cars back on the road pronto!.

My April 20th online request form to Ecu Doc was not answered. I filled out the form requesting Ecu repair two weeks later on May 4th 2012. The UPS clown squad did not actually pick it up until May 10th. It would have already been in Florida if it was sent priority US mail on that Friday May 4th. If it had arrived in Florida on that Thursday May 10th, when they picked it up. And they fixed it the next day as they did later. It could have been back here in paradise before it was actually delivered to Oakland Park on May 17th. UPS # 1Z50FR219049805824. The DME did not get back here until May 31st UPS # 1Z50FR210351523029. Two weeks later than any competent firm could have delivered it.

After fixing my part, Ecu deliberately handed my DME over to UPS knowing it was going to take an additional ten days, when probably for less money, they could have USPS priority mailed it to me in four. Maybe I did not make it clear that my car was down. Let me rephrase. My car is not running and I want it back on the road as soon as possible!

Boxster Owners
Porsche does not have anything called an Immo Box, or an Ecu, in the technical literature, so unless you do a lot of guessing you will not find it. Porsche calls the computer under the seat a Drive box. It contains one control module for the immobilizer, central locking, and alarm units. In the boot is what Porsche calls a DME (digital motor electronics), or a ECM (engine control module). What Ecu Doc can do is bypass the need for your DME to get permission from the drive box and key, to start your car, by deactivating the key transponder’s function. The transponder signal is intercepted in the trunk, without permanently removing or disconnecting the Drive box. The transponder can be removed from the car. For street use you still must leave the Drive box vulnerable to rain water, under the seat. The ECM stays connected to the starter, fuel injection and the ignition but is no longer connected to the drive box if it ever was, or transponder. You have to wonder if Ecu knows what they are doing using a picture on there web site that shows them all connected together after the conversion?

After finding out about Ecu Doc from Laurie over at 986forum Drive Box bypass I still could not find this company on the Web. Pelican did not have it or Google, unless I specifically used the Ecu name. I did not know there name before, and Porsches do not have a Ecu, so how could I have found them?

It is a good thing that Jorge Morales can be reached through this forum. Upon completion Ecu gave a Repair Summary with a link for additional tech comments that goes nowhere. It does not summarize what we discussed on the phone about the procedure or contain any useful information. Repair was plug & drive, key transponder no longer active.

Donation: John Fitch “The Friends of Fitch Homestead Fund”

Vintage Sports Car Club of America has graciously offered to help with legal expenses, and this week a fund was established make checks payable to “The Friends of Fitch Homestead Fund” may be sent to the Salisbury Bank and Trust Company, P.O. Box 1868, Lakeville, CT 06039.

06-14-2012, 02:00 PM	#27
Sumflow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hawaiian Islands Posts: 34	Result! Plug and drive. Car starts and runs with key transponder removed and left at home. Nothing else has been removed. Drive box is still vulnerable to rain but will not effect starting when it gets flooded. Result Ecu asked to know what I HATED or LOVED about the service. My reply to Jorge's questions: I don't believe in hate. But the most annoying thing is hundreds of drivers who respond like empty-headed cheerleaders, “Hooray my car runs.” And do not give any useful information to the people who waste there time reading this dribble, who want there cars back on the road pronto!. My April 20th online request form to Ecu Doc was not answered. I filled out the form requesting Ecu repair two weeks later on May 4th 2012. The UPS clown squad did not actually pick it up until May 10th. It would have already been in Florida if it was sent priority US mail on that Friday May 4th. If it had arrived in Florida on that Thursday May 10th, when they picked it up. And they fixed it the next day as they did later. It could have been back here in paradise before it was actually delivered to Oakland Park on May 17th. UPS # 1Z50FR219049805824. The DME did not get back here until May 31st UPS # 1Z50FR210351523029. Two weeks later than any competent firm could have delivered it. After fixing my part, Ecu deliberately handed my DME over to UPS knowing it was going to take an additional ten days, when probably for less money, they could have USPS priority mailed it to me in four. Maybe I did not make it clear that my car was down. Let me rephrase. My car is not running and I want it back on the road as soon as possible! Boxster Owners Porsche does not have anything called an Immo Box, or an Ecu, in the technical literature, so unless you do a lot of guessing you will not find it. Porsche calls the computer under the seat a Drive box. It contains one control module for the immobilizer, central locking, and alarm units. In the boot is what Porsche calls a DME (digital motor electronics), or a ECM (engine control module). What Ecu Doc can do is bypass the need for your DME to get permission from the drive box and key, to start your car, by deactivating the key transponder’s function. The transponder signal is intercepted in the trunk, without permanently removing or disconnecting the Drive box. The transponder can be removed from the car. For street use you still must leave the Drive box vulnerable to rain water, under the seat. The ECM stays connected to the starter, fuel injection and the ignition but is no longer connected to the drive box if it ever was, or transponder. You have to wonder if Ecu knows what they are doing using a picture on there web site that shows them all connected together after the conversion? After finding out about Ecu Doc from Laurie over at 986forum Drive Box bypass I still could not find this company on the Web. Pelican did not have it or Google, unless I specifically used the Ecu name. I did not know there name before, and Porsches do not have a Ecu, so how could I have found them? It is a good thing that Jorge Morales can be reached through this forum. Upon completion Ecu gave a Repair Summary with a link for additional tech comments that goes nowhere. It does not summarize what we discussed on the phone about the procedure or contain any useful information. Repair was plug & drive, key transponder no longer active. Donation: John Fitch “The Friends of Fitch Homestead Fund” Vintage Sports Car Club of America has graciously offered to help with legal expenses, and this week a fund was established make checks payable to “The Friends of Fitch Homestead Fund” may be sent to the Salisbury Bank and Trust Company, P.O. Box 1868, Lakeville, CT 06039.