So...The dreaded check engine light comes on the other day, so i pop over to the site and check out how the read the fault codes. I break the sticker and put the screwdriver in.

It was in the shadow a bit so i couldnt really see, but it looked like it was in about an 1/8 or more. Since i cant see, i put a little pressure on it and turned to find the slot for the screwdriver. Suddenly, snap! and the screwdriver pushes in all the way. (I can honestly say, i was hardly pushing on it at all)

So now i dont know what to do. I am tempted to pull the whole ECU module, pop the cover off and see if i can repair the little screw somehow, but i am terrified to do so. I am afraid that disconnecting the module will lock the car in some anti theft mode or something like that.

I have no money, so any advice is very helpful, thanks in advance!

(btw, the car is running fine...go figure)

 

It will work fine without the screw. The "screw" is actually just a toggle switch. If you search, you will find a write up on how to replace it with a larger toggle.

As far as removing the ECU, I had a dealer tell me that if you unplug it for more than 24 hours, the immobilizer will kick in. I found this to be not true. I had mine out for several days, yet she fired right up when it was put back together.

Good luck

 

Thank you very much, thats just the information i needed, glad someone found this post!