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Old 07-23-2010, 04:22 PM
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Is there a way to convert my 95 1.5 ecm to anything else, Ive had to replace the computer 5 times in the last year, ive heard they were junk but damn. Any advice would be helpful.
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Nope. Your stuck with it. 5th one? Hmmm, get 1 more and 6th times the charm?
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It'* possible, not not easy.
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is your car an ssei?
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i can get you the diagrams necessary, but did you have a specific one in mind?
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Originally Posted by RobertISaar
i can get you the diagrams necessary, but did you have a specific one in mind?
In otherwords, yes, its possible. You can go OBD1 or OBD2. Robert can walk you through both.
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Get an ecm from the 95 Buick regal or riviera that is the same as yours and then put the chip from your Bonnie in it and then you should be set. I hope that helps you out.
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BONNEVILLE 94-95 Elec Cont Module (ECM)

EIGHTY EIGHT 94-95 Elec Cont Module (ECM)

LESABRE 94-95 Elec Cont Module (ECM); (6-231, 3.8L)

LUMINA VAN 94-95 Elec Cont Module (ECM); 6-231 (3.8L)

NINETY EIGHT 94-95 Elec Cont Module (ECM)

PARK AVENUE 94-95 Elec Cont Module (ECM); (6-231, 3.8L)

RIVIERA 95 Elec Cont Module (ECM)

SILHOUETTE 94-95 Elec Cont Module (ECM); 6-231 (3.8L)

TRANS SPORT 94-95 Elec Cont Module (ECM); 6-231 (3.8L)

that'* what fits, regal is not in that list.
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that'* because the regal has a weatherproofed version of the same ECM. has different connectors.
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that'* because the regal has a weatherproofed version of the same ECM. has different connectors.
So is this the OBDII version that sits in the engine bay?
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