mikebeezie3404

hi im new to the second gens i have a first right now but im think of getting a second gen and the only thing is thats wrong is the ecu and im trying to figure out if its worth it, and about how much dos a ecu run, and if i get one can i jus plug it up and go.

thanx

Jodoolin

Your profile say you have an '82 which is first gen. I know even less squat about 1st gens than the little squat I know about 2nd gens. But in the event you do have an 86 or newer be cautioned that there are differences between the S4 & S5 ECU's. Ya need to know which year you are in need of.

I picked an S5 ECU in a junk yard for $25. Try the parts for sale forum on this site and Ebay. Not uncommon to find them for sale.

mikebeezie3404

its a 86 gxl so i need to know if i purchase a ecu should i be able to plug it up and go. i was was told that it had no spark. so the seller said it was the ecu but i dont know so can someone give me some other possible symptoms.

thanx

mightymouse0x

bad sparkplugs (wires too), could be a number of things electrical. try ecu and spark plug and wires first from there i dunno but have fun hah

Icemark

The ECU seldom go "bad", by themselves. When they do go bad it is usually because of owner tampering or modifications to the smog system.