opening ecu

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reggid
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Post Thu Sep 08, 2005 12:22 pm

how do you open the ecu? say to fit a new chip, the article says theres 4 bolts but mine has several folded metal tabs that don't look like they want to be tampered with. i ahve an 89 325is and XXXXX173 ECU
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Post Thu Sep 08, 2005 12:27 pm

the 4 bolts remove the ecu from the car
to open the ecu you need to bend back the taps to get the cover off
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