5 spd swap (auto vs man ecu)

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10-04-2006, 07:46 PM

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5 spd swap (auto vs man ecu)

Well im getting ready to do a 5 spd swap in my car, i already put the 01 dek motor in and is working well, however i want a m/t. I have the technosquare ecu but since the auto and manual ecus are different i guess ill have to change unless i want to see the o/d light for the rest of my life. Is there anyway i can transfer my geforce fuel maps and stuff over to the new computer ? Thats really my only concern. Any input is appreciated thanks.

10-04-2006, 08:07 PM

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If all you're worried about is fuel maps, get an AFC.

10-04-2006, 08:10 PM

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well im not really sure what was advanced in the technosquare ecu. Im guessing just fuel maps. Is ther anything else

10-04-2006, 08:19 PM

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Probably timing also.

Live with the O/D light...

10-04-2006, 08:35 PM

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can i take out the od light ?

10-04-2006, 08:41 PM

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Of course, take the dash off and pull it out.

10-04-2006, 08:43 PM

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one last thing since the autos have a electronic motor mount that increases the stiffnes. Since i have to change it will my ecu throw a code for that if i keep the auto ecu ?

10-04-2006, 08:54 PM

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Nope........

10-04-2006, 08:57 PM

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I'm not positive, but I think I remember taking out the TCM, and my tranny codes never showed up again..

This is with an auto ECU and 5spd trans.

10-04-2006, 08:57 PM

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really the tcm is located underneath the radio correct above or below the bcm ?

10-04-2006, 09:02 PM

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It was under the radio. It was a blackish box.

But I think I remember getting some communication code afterwards... But no tranny codes.

10-04-2006, 10:34 PM

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while we kinda on the subject. swapin from auto to 5spd, do u have to run the same year ecu? for example, can an auto 98 swaping to a 5spd run on a 96 5spd ecu or it has to be a 98 5spd ecu ?