1993 325is ECU replacement or repair?

[Rated///M]

I have a 1993 325is, in which 3 ignition coils are not firing. Took me a while to trace it back to the ECU. I understand the cars are poorly designed in the water drain design and water might have contacted my ECU. I am having trouble locating an ECU or repair shop!!! Im in Los Angeles, can anyone help? I cant drive on three cylinders!

[NHbmw325I]

Might be a bit more $ but try the dealer? My bro had an ecu problem, he doesn't drive a BMW though, and the dealer took a look and he ended up sending it to an ecu place that fixes them and ships it back about a day later by air mail, to minimize down time on your car.

I will try to find the site if that helps man, let me know.

[Rated///M]

thanks for the help. Im in no rush, saving money is more important right now. Unfortunately, in the mean time I must drive my e34 hah.

[lorkar]

The ecu in your car is very common...I think its a 413....post your ecu number.....flebay is a good start ...the dealer is brutal for replacement cost...you should be able to find one for around the 100 dollar area.

[Rated///M]

everybody says its a 413, but actually its a 006 or something. i will post when I find it. thanks!

[Daved]

Just look for an used one and then get it reprogrammed at your dealer if you want to do it (the VIN and the mileage are stored in the DME).

[Rated///M]

its bosch, says DME on it. part number 0 986 262 338
it has larger numbers towards the bottom but I forgot to write them. I just remember 006 at the end.

[lorkar]

its bosch, says DME on it. part number 0 986 262 338
it has larger numbers towards the bottom but I forgot to write them. I just remember 006 at the end.

Like Dave suggested...find a used one..reprogram if you want....they rarely fail.....beat buying new for something that doesn't fail too often.