I need to get a ECU for my 97 in order to pass Cali smog. The problem is with the "Service Engine Soon" light. It was an auto and was converted to 5 Speed. My smog guy said he could pass me if I brought him another 97 and paid him a little extra, but I would much rather fix the problem. I have found many ECUs for around $80-$300 so that is good enough for me. My questions are, is ther a difference between Cali Spec and Non-Cali spec? I do not have any manuals for this car, can someone provide me with a part number? Is there anything else I should look out for?

Thanks,

 

I thought it just idled higher, and in some cases gave more power? I didn't think it affected emmissions.

 

He said with OBD2 there is no way around it, unless I bring him another 97. It must pass the sniffer and once it is plugged in with a code his computer will fail it.

 

Cali smog shops hook up the sniffer, and a obdII scanner. If you have any check engine light, the tech will fail your car.

 

I got a 95 spd comp for sale if your interested

 

So they don't check to see if the MILs have anything to do with whether or not the engine is making pollution? They aren't allowed to use their brain to determine if there really is a problem? Thank you government bureaucrats. And by thank you I mean something else.

 

Thats right, also they charge extra for the diagnostic fee.

 

Will it work? if so I am very interested, how much?

 

You will get a code telling you there is no rear o2 detected/ faulty.

 

Anyone know the 97 SE 5 Speed ECU part number?

 

Ask frank.

 

I did.............

 

And he didn't give you a part number?

 

You dont remember talking to me yesterday?

He said they are all blindfaced to Nissan, they dont use part numbers, they go by production dates. I guess it will just be a guessing game.

 

first check the code and try to fix it...then unplug the CEL and get inspected. The plug it back in if the light is the only issue. I would fix whatever the problem was though, first!

 

wouldint reseting the ECU will get rid of all the codes, so that computer cant fail you and the sinfeer if jsut moved alitle further from exhast pipe thats what they be doin here in NYC

 

I have it made here in NM