Engine Computer Replacement/Cost

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JoeBeem - 10 Jan 2006 03:30 GMT

1990 525i, independent says I need a new engine computer. The "brain"
seems to be telling the injectors to dump extra fuel into 3 of the
cyliners and gets the car to stall out. Does anyone know how much one
would be and what it would cost to do the job. He is saying that the
dealer has to program it to the car. Bunk or truth? Any help would be
appreciated. PS. This isn't the "computer" that shows the temp, time,
mpg, etc. but the computer that runs the car's engine.
Thanks

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Kyle and Lori Greene - 10 Jan 2006 11:38 GMT

> 1990 525i, independent says I need a new engine computer. The "brain"
> seems to be telling the injectors to dump extra fuel into 3 of the
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> mpg, etc. but the computer that runs the car's engine.
> Thanks

Check ebay under "BMW ECU" or "BMW DME". Yes, it does need to be programmed
once installed in your car. Usually only the dealer has the necessary
factory computer to do this, but an independent that has spent the money for
one could also do it.

Kyle.
98 740iL
01 525i

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JoeBeem - 10 Jan 2006 22:10 GMT

Thanks for your help Kyle.

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