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ecu problem

I have a 2001 civic and for the past years i been having problem with the ecu ( ecm computer). I put a aftermarket alarm on it and it blow the ecu/ecm. I took out the alarm out but it still blow the ecu out.. I dont no what to do. I bout to sent it back to the dealership but they going to say the same thing.. we cant find the problem and charge me over $300 for job. please help me I want my car back on the road
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Re: ecu problem

Well if the ECU is toast, you need to replace it..
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Re: ecu problem

take to a shop or check the wiring yourself.
sounds like during the alarm install, something ended up short-circuiting
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Re: ecu problem

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Well if the ECU is toast, you need to replace it..
i did replace it .. well i replace it 4 time already and it still with the same problem
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Re: ecu problem

Then I suspect the after market immobilizer is fighting the ECUs immobilizer and causing the problem.
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Re: ecu problem

non, he took it out, so i suspect short in the wiring
 
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