Teddy

If you are totally sure that it is the ECU, I would go out of my way if i was you to ensure that it cannot be repaired. Realistically, A computer ECU is made up of Chips, Caps and other small circuity. Its not like it can get a virus - something thats gone wrong will be from some form of physical fault. Though the size of the fault.. well, thats another thing. Have you actually even opened the ECU up and had a look? Worlds not over yet, i think theres more options than spending 4 digit's juuust yet :)

If it turns out your ECU is damaged and requires fixing, you can send it to Brisco Butler Automotive Services, 10 Lyons Terrace, Windsor - Phone (07) 3857 3011 - As they have the 1337-skillz to fix them up :P I think we need an update :) Is the coil in these internal to the Dizzy on this model? its been a while since ive had to fiddle around with a 112.

Ah, its for all ages. it Rocks :P

Here is one that works for me, all the time. Get a cup of water, take a mouthful, swallow one lot, then put another cup full in your mouth, bend over as if your touching your toes, and swallow it slowly over about 10 seconds, wilst bending over ! Its always worked for me :P

Love to catch up.. may have to be a week day, as i am north and south of brisbane by about 5 hours both weekends surrounding your week here :P T

I am sorry for the assumption on your behalf, but i am saddened by the fact that it sounds like it really is "that" bad out there. Are toyota ECUs security sealed? - No, not really. As for voiding warranty.. well, in this case the vehicle is out of warranty. Personally i have never tried swapping the ECU's from the 112' series, i cannot remember off the top of my head if the Security modules are integrated or not. As for price.. lol, a Wide body Camry ECU is worth about $1700 I'm told :D

No, Cap leakage can be an intermittent problem depending on how sever it is.

Been doing some reading.. here is a quick check you can do. Been typing this for the last.. good few hours, so sorry for any.. gaps. hahah. Pull out the ECU, Open it up, and get a magnifying glass & check over the ECU for any forms of Capacitor leakage that would run over the circuit board. The Computer system in the 112 isnt the most advanced, realistically people need to remember that fault codes are only set when the computer see's that a variable is set outside of the set parameters = Meaning that because its a basic system, there are not too many parameters to start with... Unless a particular component is causing a direct issue, and operating outside of those factory programed specs, then the computer would have no reason to set a fault code = in its eyes there are no issues. Its amazing how many people think that if there is a problem, the computer simply "Tells you" whats wrong. Its anything from that, 95% of the time. These non-Gen auto-elec's are using non-gen Tech Tools.. I don't know how much that can access. But i do know, if you take it to a Toyota Dealership, the Proper IT2 unit will read quite alot of data. Anything can pull out a check code, but weather or not all these other tools can read the data, Access Freeze Frame data & Operate active Data... *shrugs* With the Immob.. Well, i can't really comment on it - but in a normal application, once the transponder ecu has received the signal from the correct Key to say Yes, thats me, car will start - Car simply starts when key operated correctly. If you have a Simple blank cut key in the ignition, and you hold up the transponder from another working key to the base of the ignition barrel with the blank key in the ignition (ie. tape the base of a working master key to the blank cut key in the ignition) then the car will start. Why am i saying this? because once the car is started, you can take the transponder key away when the car is running, and it keeps running. How do i know this? ive tried it several times for various diagnostic and service fix's. No, it doesn't help you steel a car, because unless you have that working transponder key, nothing happens :P Back to the problem at hand. Its good to see everyone trying to help out, but unless you have actually had some practice at playing around with these sorts of problems, it is VERY easy to go off onto a guessing-educated duck hunt-tangent. lol. To orangeLJ - Re "I wouldnt take it to a dealership, most of the time they will just plug it into a computer and then stand and scratch their head when it doesnt tell them what to do." - You Really have little to no clues as to what happens behind the scenes. Comments like that are a little to generalistic for my liking.. Toyota at Kedron is close enough to where the car is atm. I cannot guarantee that it will be a quick fix process, but the branch has 2 of the most switched on Toyota Tech's in QLD - On top of that, Toyota Access & Support because its a Toyota Dealership. Ie. A solution to problems within reason. There is hope yet :cool: T

Slice n dice baby, slice n dice :cool:

There was a small run of 5K's that had Solid Lifters from Standard. You'd have to be pretty lucky to strike one of those these days..

lol. I was riding in that car for.. most of the trip. Have videos, should upload. Sample :y: Click Me - You Tube

Yummy :y:

Well, i started this before lunch, and its now 5:30. No wonder i hardly upload photos, lol. Rollaclub Photo Server - GOR Trip 2009, Teddys Photos Enjoy all 600 odd :y:

Is sorting through 931 photos. Eh.

ADM Ke70 Sedans have a 50L tank. don't make me come down there and put 50L in only to drain it out and prove you all wrong :jamie: lol

I have had bad some family issues to contend with since returning home, and uploading photos has been on the back burner. I tried last night to get the photos off my camera, but even now I'm having issues (Re: our fun trying at the nobbler's house on monday arvo) Mm...

Lol turns out one of the guys in my class was the origional owner / builder of that overrated Candy apple Green Ae71 Wagon, with the 20V, the spokey wheels, its been for sale heaps of times. Hahah. This club is getting big, i think :D :)

Happy Birthday John. i was thinkin of your day :D

lol. eggs for eggs, apples for apples..

I think this is one for the "Take vehicle to a Toyota Dealership" Quite a few variables to this one, and i would say that there are a hole heap more that even you do not know about. Sorry, i just don't think theres a quick fix for this intermintant unknown problem(s).

Thoughts with you over the next few weeks ;) Best of luck Champ !

Getting closer :yak:

lol, round it up and make it 2010 :y:

:y: dude, i must meet him.

hahah, thanks :y: Once my white car is sorted out, progress will be back in full swing for this thing. Surely 2009 is finish year for blue car. lol. Anyone want to attend the blue car's finished cruise ? :) hahahah