E.C.U. Long Term Storage Question

Re:E.C.U. Long Term Storage Question (-Totenkopf-)

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:16:17 GMT

Yeah, all stored in his roof cavity. :)

Re:E.C.U. Long Term Storage Question (5SGTE)

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:16:16 GMT

You must have about enough spare for an entire other car by now eh...

Re:E.C.U. Long Term Storage Question (Falcon)

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 07:01:25 GMT

OK. Thanks for the quick answers. Appreciated. Its stowed in a dry wardrobe now. Cheers. You blokes are gems.

Re:E.C.U. Long Term Storage Question (MR2QIK)

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:55:38 GMT

3 - None of the above. Just store it somewhere away from elements (dust, dirt, rodents, moisture, insects etc) & plastic wrap it if you really want to be safe.

Re:E.C.U. Long Term Storage Question (robk)

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:03:14 GMT

I think capacitors are the only electronic components worth mentioning in terms of possibly 'going bad' over time, but I don't think 6 months would be a problem.

The airbag would be totally separate from the (engine) ECU so don't worry about that either.

E.C.U. Long Term Storage Question (Falcon)

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:08:08 GMT

Should it be installed in my car and run, then removed and stored?
If so, how often should it have this “refresh” installation procedure carried out?
None of the above – just put it away in the cupboard?

It came from a 1998 Rev5 running car about 6 months ago.
I have been led to believe the air bag system is totally independent, so should not be affected by this main ECU.
Knowledgeable comments will be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks in advance.