Ecu got fried

[jeffrow004]

My ecu got fried and I’m having a hard time finding a fix for it. Is that something that can get repaired or can I get a used one and the dealer or someone flash it to my car? If anyone has the answer please reply. I need my car back and I’m trying to see if I can do this without buying a new one and getting it installed.

 

[EdP]

My ecu got fried and I’m having a hard time finding a fix for it. Is that something that can get repaired or can I get a used one and the dealer or someone flash it to my car? If anyone has the answer please reply. I need my car back and I’m trying to see if I can do this without buying a new one and getting it installed.

Just two comments, not a really good answer.

I took my Sonata in for service and they said they would do a software update. They did, fried the ECU and had a new one shipped overnight rather than attempt repairs.

At work, one of our machines went down because of a circuit board. It would take a week and $3000 for a new one. I took it to a guy that does TV repairs in the basement part time. He looked at it and saw a resistor that did not look right. Soldered in a new one and asked, is $10 ok? Gave him 20 and the machine was up and running minutes later.

I have no idea of the cost of an ECU nor do I have a clue as to what may be wrong with yours, but there are people that can troubleshoot standard components and replace them, but would be no help with a programmed chip. It may be worth checking them out in your area.

A quick Google search shows there are companies that may be able to help you.

 

[jeffrow004]

Just two comments, not a really good answer.

I took my Sonata in for service and they said they would do a software update. They did, fried the ECU and had a new one shipped overnight rather than attempt repairs.

At work, one of our machines went down because of a circuit board. It would take a week and $3000 for a new one. I took it to a guy that does TV repairs in the basement part time. He looked at it and saw a resistor that did not look right. Soldered in a new one and asked, is $10 ok? Gave him 20 and the machine was up and running minutes later.

I have no idea of the cost of an ECU nor do I have a clue as to what may be wrong with yours, but there are people that can troubleshoot standard components and replace them, but would be no help with a programmed chip. It may be worth checking them out in your area.

A quick Google search shows there are companies that may be able to help you.

Ok thank you very much I’ll look into it