abs ecu removal

[T5frankie]

what size female torx socket i need to get this off please?

[Yosser]

Pretty sure it's E5.

[Kingsford G]

U need a full set so u can lick and choose lol

[T5frankie]

U need a full set so u can lick and choose lol

ive ordered a set

[Jamest5r]

Dont bother your hands are too fat to get in there :)

[T5frankie]

Dont bother your hands are too fat to get in there :)

says you with the ladyhands lol

[Kingsford G]

Dont bother your hands are too fat to get in there :)

mine too lol I have to orde XL gloves for work and do manage somehow.

[MoleT-5R]

Dont bother your hands are too fat to get in there :)


says you with the ladyhands lol

fair calls there gents, got me chuckle-ling, but what I would like to know, if you can get your hands in, can you remove the electrical bits without un-plumbing the brake system, as after four years I really should fix mine

[T5frankie]

fair calls there gents, got me chuckle-ling, but what I would like to know, if you can get your hands in, can you remove the electrical bits without un-plumbing the brake system, as after four years I really should fix mine

course you can

[MoleT-5R]

course you can

Thanks, thats good news, will have a go at fixing that then, as it is probably a dry joint in the unit, which I gather is a common problem

[t5 pete]

Or use a imperial 5/32" socket thats what i used

[T5frankie]

Thanks, thats good news, will have a go at fixing that then, as it is probably a dry joint in the unit, which I gather is a common problem

ive also ordered a soldering iron set lol

[t5 pete]

ive also ordered a soldering iron set lol

Here we go
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/imag0403_zpse18ddd05.jpg

lol make sure you do it right as some one on here once had a go and the ecu got on fire not long after being fitted back on

[Wobbly Dave]

e5 torx socket or you can use 4.5mm hex

[T5frankie]

e5 torx socket or you can use 4.5mm hex

how can you use a hex when its male and you need a female torx?

[Wobbly Dave]

I meant hex socket - from a 3/8th set or similar.

[Dangerous Dave]

I too used a 4.5mm socket to do mine.

[T5frankie]

I too used a 4.5mm socket to do mine.

ok thanks ill have another go with one of those

[Wobbly Dave]

I have spare bolts if you mess it up.

[Dangerous Dave]

They can be a bit tight and crack when loosened, but I've not had a problem after removing three ecus, just need to make t=sure you keep the socket square on the bolt head (not easy with the bolts being upside down out of sight LOL)

[jdavis]

Take the furthest one down out first. Its hard enough to get to without having to hold the ecu as well.

[T5frankie]

its all of and on its way to dave, i couldnt see any obvious problems, but i didnt know what i was looking at or for