help ecu problem!

TheStig · 02-14-2011, 12:33 PM

the large connector containing all of the sub connectors are completely stuck in the ecu! can't get them out i removed the clips that you pull out and there not moving! please help i need to get them loose to remove the jb3!

cstmx_ryder · 02-14-2011, 12:44 PM

How did you manage to get the locking clip out with the large connector still connected to the ecu?

Reason why I ask is that the locking clip on the large black connector is a two stage lock. So you have to have unlocked the large connector before pulling out that clip.....

Make sense?

TheStig · 02-14-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cstmx_ryder

How did you manage to get the locking clip out with the large connector still connected to the ecu?

Reason why I ask is that the locking clip on the large black connector is a two stage lock. So you have to have unlocked the large connector before pulling out that clip.....

Make sense?

you make all the sense in the world i've done this a few times and know how it works but its not moving at all!! any clues??

ETS Michael · 02-14-2011, 12:51 PM

I had to use a small flat head to get my clips loose when installing the procede.

Michael

cstmx_ryder · 02-14-2011, 12:56 PM

So is the connector all the way on or just half way?

I'm sure you've already tried to wiggle it fairly hard to try to get that connector out, no?

2kaccordocoupe · 02-14-2011, 01:03 PM

lift the ecu up out of the box a bit, use a flat head screw driver wrapped in a rag to pry the slider a bit

Javier · 02-14-2011, 02:41 PM

Take some pics

TheStig · 02-14-2011, 06:06 PM

will take pictures and show you guys..

TheStig · 02-14-2011, 06:28 PM

sorr for that bad pics it is crazy cold outside but that thing as you can see the clip is out and it won't move!!

cstmx_ryder · 02-14-2011, 06:31 PM

Try pushing it back in a little, wiggle it, and try to pull it out.....

2kaccordocoupe · 02-14-2011, 06:55 PM

Why did you remove the slider? The slider has a track that lifts the connector while you slide it out. Can you put the slider back in?

N54_Fan · 02-14-2011, 07:09 PM

[QUOTE=TheStig;8914419]sorr for that bad pics it is crazy cold outside but that thing as you can see the clip is out and it won't move!!QUOTE]

Are you saying the large ECU connector will not pull UP vertically or that the subconnectors will not slide out horizontally??

The large ECO connector should pull out vertically now that the clip is out. It is no big deal to remove the clip. I have done it many times.

As for the subconnectors you need a small screwdriver to move the small tab on the subconnector to the side to slide it out. Put some lateral traction on the wire loom as you move the small tab to the side and it should slide out to the side. Watch Shiv's Procede install video to see what I mean.

Watch from 1 min:37 sec and he describes it well.

Good luck

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TheStig Captain 52 Rep 794 Posts Drives: Alot of everything. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Potomac MD iTrader: (4)	help ecu problem! the large connector containing all of the sub connectors are completely stuck in the ecu! can't get them out i removed the clips that you pull out and there not moving! please help i need to get them loose to remove the jb3! __________________ Gone But Not forgotten: -07 Shelby GT500 W/ Full Bolt on E85 -08 335i 6MT W/ Full Bolt On E85/Meth -08 M3 DCT W/ Full Exhaust / Tune -13 B8 Audi S4 APR Stage 2+
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cstmx_ryder Colonel 165 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	How did you manage to get the locking clip out with the large connector still connected to the ecu? Reason why I ask is that the locking clip on the large black connector is a two stage lock. So you have to have unlocked the large connector before pulling out that clip..... Make sense? __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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ETS Michael Major 76 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (4)	I had to use a small flat head to get my clips loose when installing the procede. Michael
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cstmx_ryder Colonel 165 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	So is the connector all the way on or just half way? I'm sure you've already tried to wiggle it fairly hard to try to get that connector out, no? __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1274 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	lift the ecu up out of the box a bit, use a flat head screw driver wrapped in a rag to pry the slider a bit
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TheStig Captain 52 Rep 794 Posts Drives: Alot of everything. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Potomac MD iTrader: (4)	will take pictures and show you guys.. __________________ Gone But Not forgotten: -07 Shelby GT500 W/ Full Bolt on E85 -08 335i 6MT W/ Full Bolt On E85/Meth -08 M3 DCT W/ Full Exhaust / Tune -13 B8 Audi S4 APR Stage 2+
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TheStig Captain 52 Rep 794 Posts Drives: Alot of everything. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Potomac MD iTrader: (4)	sorr for that bad pics it is crazy cold outside but that thing as you can see the clip is out and it won't move!! __________________ Gone But Not forgotten: -07 Shelby GT500 W/ Full Bolt on E85 -08 335i 6MT W/ Full Bolt On E85/Meth -08 M3 DCT W/ Full Exhaust / Tune -13 B8 Audi S4 APR Stage 2+
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cstmx_ryder Colonel 165 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	Try pushing it back in a little, wiggle it, and try to pull it out..... __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1274 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	Why did you remove the slider? The slider has a track that lifts the connector while you slide it out. Can you put the slider back in?
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N54_Fan Lieutenant 34 Rep 502 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parts unknown iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=TheStig;8914419]sorr for that bad pics it is crazy cold outside but that thing as you can see the clip is out and it won't move!!QUOTE] Are you saying the large ECU connector will not pull UP vertically or that the subconnectors will not slide out horizontally?? The large ECO connector should pull out vertically now that the clip is out. It is no big deal to remove the clip. I have done it many times. As for the subconnectors you need a small screwdriver to move the small tab on the subconnector to the side to slide it out. Put some lateral traction on the wire loom as you move the small tab to the side and it should slide out to the side. Watch Shiv's Procede install video to see what I mean. Watch from 1 min:37 sec and he describes it well. Good luck
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