Pollen filter change.

[RAY OF THE ROVERS]

Now I know all this is an old issue, and has had plenty of threads,, most of which I have read. But I have just tried to get the ECU out of my 2003 cdti Connie tourer, and if I had hair I would have ripped it out. The wires leading to and from it are just not long enough to get it more than a few inches. Has anyone else had this problem?? I think the car was built around it not put in later. Any ideas would be gratefully welcome.

[Avulon]

follow the cables towards the centre of the car. Youll find a large clip holding the two cables, this clip can be undone and the cables removed from it (don't try removing the clip from the bulkhead). This gives enough slack to lift the ECU out of the way. IIRC last time I did the pollen filter on mine I didn't move the ECU (at least not far - I may have just lifted it a bit), it's just a very complex 3 dimensional puzzle to get the filter out and new one in.

[RAY OF THE ROVERS]

Cheers. Yes l know which clip you mean. I will try again on the next fine day. Is yours the diesel by the way?? It just seems very tight in there.

[steve-45]

Changed mine at one of the Nano meets, was a bit easier as the ECU was removed for some mods.

It's still a tight fit, and cost me several layers of skin fitting the new one - beware there are some sharp objects down there ....

[Arctic]

Hi Ray.
Click the link below it should help you, with respect to changing the diesel pollen filter enjoy Arctic

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=170300

[Kennyeth]

When replacing ECU do make sure the plug and socket are pushed together good.
I did not do that and ended up with non starting car which even puzzled the AA tech.
Ken.

[Arctic]

Hi Kenny.
What plug & socket there is no need to unplug anything from the ECU just lift it off it's brackets through the scuttle panel.

[JoeMc]

If I can change one without breaking anything (look at my title on here <<< ) then anyone can

As above, take all plastic off/away as best you can and slide the ECU and it's cradle up and out of the plenum and then swap the pollen filter over

My ECU's cable was tight, but I managed to work that clip loose in the plenum and it gave me a bit more room to play with etc...

Patience and a good torch is all you need

[Kennyeth]

Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Kenny.
What plug & socket there is no need to unplug anything from the ECU just lift it off it's brackets through the scuttle panel.

Hey, there were a rather thick set of cables that ran across to top of the ECU,
I separated them thinking I could then lift the ECU out, it was when replacing them that I had not pushed them home enough to make the connection.
I seem to recall they ran across the top but may be mistaken on that, memory not as good as was a bit back
Ken.

[Avulon]

Originally Posted by RAY OF THE ROVERS

Cheers. Yes l know which clip you mean. I will try again on the next fine day. Is yours the diesel by the way?? It just seems very tight in there.

Yes, on the diesel It's extremely tight - without going through it again I can't be 100% that it can be done without removal (I've got a 1.8 as well and could be confused).