Chimaera 430

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more4theshore

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2 posts

104 months

Tuesday 3rd June
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Have a chimaera 430 in a garage been told i need a new ecu, all markings identifying the ecu are worn away where or how can i identify the one i need. Any help appreciated thanks.

Belle427

10,464 posts

247 months

Wednesday 4th June
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The Ecus are essentially the same its the chip inside that is different for the various models, so in theory you could find a bog standard Range Rover 14 cux Ecu and change the chip. It may not be that simple though as some early Ecus had a soldered chip rather than a plug in one.
You could try here, he has advertised some spares before on facebook marketplace.
http://www.kitsandclassics.co.uk/
Are they 100% sure the Ecu has failed as that could prove to be an expensive diagnosis, sometimes it would benefit you to get the car to the place above and let them deal with it as they carry all the spares.

OIC

101 posts

7 months

Wednesday 4th June
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Top lurking.

Most splendid.

Easiest way to test the ecu is to swap it with a working one or put yours in a working car.

TVR specialist garages usually have a few of both lying around.

Loom or plug is quite likely to be the cause if the ecu isn't.

What symptoms are you getting with the car?

more4theshore

Original Poster:

2 posts

104 months

Wednesday 4th June
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Car is in auto electrician's, they advised the ecu was kaput, they tracked down someone who said they would clone the original one and now they can't get it to start

OIC

101 posts

7 months

Wednesday 4th June
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more4theshore said:
Car is in auto electrician's, they advised the ecu was kaput, they tracked down someone who said they would clone the original one and now they can't get it to start
All a bit vague.

What originally happened?

Not starting / running rough / running fine on the M3 at 78 then lost power and had to cruise to a stop in the hard shoulder (been there done that) / over or under fuelling etc. etc. etc.

Tye Green

884 posts

123 months

Wednesday 4th June
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my friend has a very nice late Chim ecu for sale for about £12k. it comes with the complete car

Belle427

10,464 posts

247 months

Wednesday 4th June
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Certainly sounds odd, these cars are plagued with immobiliser issues and you have to know a bit about them to understand the wiring.