Hi all,
97 Escort
Car stopped running. Mechanic said the heater core leaked onto ECU unit. I replaced both heater core and ECU unit but the car still does not start.
My thoughts:
The heater core definitely seems to have leaked. Car was working fine before my problems so the leak must have caused it. So I changed the heater core before tackling anything else.
I swapped the old ECU with a used ECU with the same exact part number and (presumably, so said the online dealer) from the same type of car (97 escort, auto, ac).
Car still won't start (but turns over). I'm now thinking it may be some of the wiring near the ECU that might be at fault but i'm not sure.
Is there anything I should also consider? I'm trying to save money by doing this on my own so I'd appreciate any help you folks can give me.
thanks!
97 Escort
Car stopped running. Mechanic said the heater core leaked onto ECU unit. I replaced both heater core and ECU unit but the car still does not start.
My thoughts:
The heater core definitely seems to have leaked. Car was working fine before my problems so the leak must have caused it. So I changed the heater core before tackling anything else.
I swapped the old ECU with a used ECU with the same exact part number and (presumably, so said the online dealer) from the same type of car (97 escort, auto, ac).
Car still won't start (but turns over). I'm now thinking it may be some of the wiring near the ECU that might be at fault but i'm not sure.
Is there anything I should also consider? I'm trying to save money by doing this on my own so I'd appreciate any help you folks can give me.
thanks!