05_BA_XR6T_MKII

Hi All, I recently installed an immobiliser on my 05 XR6 Turbo MKII & 3 weeks later it started going into limp mode/cutting out while driving. Naturally my first thought was a faulty immobiliser but after researching possible issues it seems the fault is most likely an intermittent issue with the PCM/ECU. Before I went off to the mechanic I decided to see if I could diagnose/fix the issue myself by replacing parts on the car that may be the cause. I've replaced the crank sensor, TPS sensor, did oil change, new sparks, injector cleaner, replaced the inlet manifold gasket, disconnect/reconnect the PCM, new battery, took off & cleaned the throttle body. I want to keep going with replacing things (O2 sensor/Map sensor/New throttle body) just in case & also why not, it's an old car that will prob need it soon anyway. After 12 days at the mechanic the cause was not found so he concluded PCM/ECU was most likely the problem. He was sus on the immobiliser saying that the technician could have grabbed power from the wrong place & caused a power surge somewhere. Hmm. What should I do next? 1. Take out the immobiliser. Drive it & see? 2. Bench test PCM/ECU? Where is the best place to do this? approx cost? 3. Just bite the bullet buy a new ECU. Get it tuned/reprogrammed. What's the cheapest ECU & installation cost? What does the reprogram process involve? Anything else required for new ECU? Basically I just want my car back on the road the way it was. I would really appreciate your thoughts. Cheers Sebastian

Already did that. Didn't fix the problem.

Hi All, My 05 MKII turbo cuts out/limp mode while driving. Took it to my mechanic who said it is a intermittent PCM fault. How much would a PCM/ECU bench test cost? If I end up needing to replace this what is my cheapest/easiest option to get my car back to the way it was? Cheers

Thanks mate. Found it! Very much appreciated.

Hello Everyone. Is someone able to tell me where the Crank angle sensor is located exactly? I know that it is located on the crankshaft towards the front of the engine BUT I cant see it. Can you post photos? Is it easy to install? If not, what needs removal in order to get to it? Cheers

Thanks everyone! Just wanted to make sure. Also, does it restrict the capability of my intercooler?

Hi, Everyone, This has probably already been covered somewhere in this forum but I'd like to know what exactly has been mounted in front of my cooler. Transmission cooler? Does it restrict the capability of my intercooler? Thanks