Guest kingdog53 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I had never owned a Supra but I recently purchased a 1993 Japanese spec RHD TT. The sale of this car is a long story involving a well-running Supra, then an owner who moved before he could sell it, then a bad "friend" that didn't keep up with the car (it was parked without running for several months). Part of the damage was that someone apparently tried to jumpstart the car (the battery was dead) but hooked up the wrong poles. This blew the 120 Amp fuse, which I replaced. The car still doesn't run, though. I took it to the dealership and they haven't figured out what is wrong... yet. They have had it for 4 days now. The latest word is that "the ECU is burned" (a German in broken English) and he doesn't have any IDEA how much it would cost to replace... For further clarification he told me it was the main computer... Anybody out there know what the price or part number could be for that? Any other ideas as to what might be causing these problems if that seems a little unreasonable? Thanks for your help... attached is the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 It could cost a small fortune if you bought an ecu from a main dealer. I'm sure you would be able to buy a secondhand one from someone on here. As far as I remember the part number is on the ecu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I would think it would be more likely the igniter pack because that seems to be the most common issue with jump starting problems. As mentioned you'd be better of buying second hand parts from here, check the wiring to the alarm/immobiliser aswell, make sure no fuses have blown there, it could be that the ignition/fuel is immobilised. The ecu part numbers will be different depending on whether your car is auto or manual transmission i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony666 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 i did the same with my car mate fried the ecu,but lucky for me i had a spare one which i brought ages ago for £20 of ebay. you want to pm keron mate he should have one and he will be alot cheaper than getting one from a dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingdog53 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 is there any difference in ECUs and ignitors between Japanese spec, European spec, and American spec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 They aren't the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingdog53 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Just thought I would send an update... after ordering the ignitor by part number on ebay, waiting for it to arrive, paying import taxes, and installation,... I finally have a working Supra!!! Note- for anyone who jumps their car wrong- you need to replace your ignitor, and possible the 120 Amp fuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Well done, Just in time for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Thanks for updating us with the fix. Glad it is sorted out for you. Lovely looking Supe BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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