'86 ECM Help Needed
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Denville NJ
'86 ECM Help Needed
I need help accessing the ECM in order to troubleshoot a problem. I removed the hush panel on the passenger side and all I see are a great deal of wires tucked up under the dash. Being a somewhat larger than normal guy, I really can't place my body in the car in such a way to place my head where the passengers feet go in order to look up under the dash. Do I just keep pulling the wires down and eventually I'll see the ECM? Should I remove the seat to give me more room? Any advice and help would be greatly appreciated
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Drifting
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From: Denville NJ
Originally Posted by redrose
remove the seat, lay on the pass floor with your feet in the luggage area, and you'll be looking at the ecm
Le Mans Master
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From: Louisiana
If your a big guy, remove the seat and lay down. The ECM will be either exposed or you will have to move some of the wires out of the way. The ECM sits vertical and there will be two 10mm bolts that hold it in. Once these bolts are removed the plastic holder should fall down with them. The ECM may feel stuck and just wiggle and pull straight down. Have a flat head screwdriver handy with you and just loosen the metal clips on both connectors and pull out. I would inspect the connectors while your in there also.
Race Director
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From: Merritt Ils Fl
Originally Posted by CG77VETTE
That's what I was hoping I would not have to do. Thanks for the help.
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From: Kempner Texas
Originally Posted by jd_v3tt3
I use 1/4 ratchet with a 14-16" extension, once you find the heads you dont need to lay down.
Each time, I simply kneeled on the garage floor, outside the car, and could remove all the screws called for to allow the ECM to slide down.
Re-installing was the same.
Jake