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Old 10-16-2006, 09:47 PM   #1
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Ecu?

Damn I miss my BMW! it was so easy to work with~ Anyway, where is the ECU located on a 2001 Boxster S?

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Old 10-16-2006, 10:11 PM   #2
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In the rear trunk.
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Old 10-17-2006, 08:12 PM   #3
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Where? I was told it was under the drivers seat???
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Old 10-17-2006, 09:06 PM   #4
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Behind the carpet. This is mine when it was replaced last year.

There is a control unit under the driver's seat but that is for something else.
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Old 10-17-2006, 09:10 PM   #5
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Behind the carpet. This is mine when it was replaced last year.

There is a control unit under the driver's seat but that is for something else.
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TP, you had to replace it? What did that set you back?...

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Old 10-17-2006, 11:27 PM   #6
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TP, you had to replace it?
What could cause one to replace their ECU besides water leaking into the computer?
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