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Re: throttle switch



At 08:06 AM 10/7/99 -0400, you wrote:

>I had always heard that the two ECU's on the 2.3L cars had to be a matched
>set. Such that if you're replacing one ECU, you would need an exact match on
>the p/n. Or swap a pair(ign and main) from a donor car. Others may be able to
>comment on this also.
>
>Cheers,
>Chris Semple
>'84 4000q 2.3L, the easy way, Jetronic

Hi Chris,

That could be a California thing.  The difference is the California types 
remember the error codes and will keep the check engine light lit if the 
ecu detects certain faults.  The light remains even after you turn the car 
off and must be reset via specific procedure.

Regards,



-Tony
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Tony Lum                                  1987 5000CS Turbo Quattro
Berkeley, California, U.S.A.                1985 4000CS Quattro
Audi Owner/Driver/Mechanic by Necessity ;^)   1980 5000S Sedan
QCUSA Member #6885                            1987.5 Coupe GT
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