Ecs - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Fasttrax · 03-26-2008, 01:17 PM

Hi,
I have a 93 dodge stealth TT and for some reason my sport/tour lights keep on going off both of them at the same time start blinking sometimes as I am driving I wanted to know if anyone knew why? I just Replaced my ECU becuase it fried.

DoctorDex · 03-26-2008, 01:56 PM

My money is on your ECS computer being bad. The ECS has the infamous "Rubycon" caps which go bad with time. Take the unit out and have the board cleaned and all Rubycon caps changed.

andyvr4 · 03-26-2008, 01:57 PM

Did you replace the main ECU are the ECS ECU. They are to different control units and if the ECS ECU goes out it is known to give this kind-of error.

You might also have either a connector on a strut or a strut that is giving problems. Check the connector on top of each strut and make sure that it is secure.

mywetdream · 03-26-2008, 02:13 PM

my car was doing this....same exact issue...both tour and sport lights would blink at the same time...now i put in a used ECS computer unit, worked until i got out of the drive way..hit a bump, same issue again...then i read that you can check each individual shock tower, (the caps, where the ECS plugs in at)for any loose connections, which all mine were 100% good..at that point in time i had all new OEM, ECS, struts..with a tein s lowering spring...put all new struts, problem fixed...
so to sum it all up things to check
1: check your ECS computer unit, (located in back on passenger side rear)
2: check each connection on top for loose/ bad connection
3: one or more struts are worn out..causing the ECS to not work right

Fasttrax · 03-26-2008, 10:09 PM

How do you leave people rep

Polygon · 03-26-2008, 10:27 PM

Click the rep button under their avatar.

Just be sure to pull the harness from the computer at least. If the ECS computer has gone it can take the ECU with it.

Fijiblue92vr4 · 03-26-2008, 10:31 PM

the ecs ecu is in the hatch section of the car right? on the pass side??mine flashs constantly but i tein flex couldnt be happier

Polygon · 03-26-2008, 10:35 PM

Yeah. It's on the lower passenger side in the hatch. You'll have to remove the plastic bin on the floor. Unscrew the panel, and then just pull the harness out of the bottom of the computer and the light will go away.

03-26-2008, 01:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fasttrax New User - Please be kind Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Ecs Hi, I have a 93 dodge stealth TT and for some reason my sport/tour lights keep on going off both of them at the same time start blinking sometimes as I am driving I wanted to know if anyone knew why? I just Replaced my ECU becuase it fried.

03-26-2008, 01:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
DoctorDex Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB Drives: '91 VR4 - RIP Trader Rating: (13)	Re: Ecs My money is on your ECS computer being bad. The ECS has the infamous "Rubycon" caps which go bad with time. Take the unit out and have the board cleaned and all Rubycon caps changed. __________________ '91 VR4 - Modlist: DR650R turbos, Snow stage 2D alky kit, DSM SMICs, blowthrough ported LT1 MAS, Dejon Tool intakes & y-pipe, Blitz DSBC Spec R, HKS SSQV BOV, PTE 580cc injectors, Dual feed fuel system with Aeromotive FPR & filter, Hotwired Supra pump, ek2mfg plenum spacer, HKS DLI, MSD Wires, Apex'i S-AFC II, MAFTranslator, Turbobob ECU, Scanmaster III, LC-1 WBO2, ESP downpipe, Vac/EGR delete, Gutted precats and test pipe, Maximal solid mounts, 300m 18 spline output shaft, Centerforce Dual Friction clutch, RPS flywheel, GC coilover conversions with helper springs, Powerslot slotted rotors, Goodridge SS brake lines, Hawk pads (front), Stillen metal matrix pads (rear)

03-26-2008, 01:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
andyvr4 3/S enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Salem/Blacksburg, VA Drives: 91 VR-4, 99 Zx2 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Ecs Did you replace the main ECU are the ECS ECU. They are to different control units and if the ECS ECU goes out it is known to give this kind-of error. You might also have either a connector on a strut or a strut that is giving problems. Check the connector on top of each strut and make sure that it is secure. __________________ Mods ------------------------- 1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt VR4---------------My website If you live in the Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia area check out our website and 3si chapter forum

03-26-2008, 02:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
mywetdream Oh SNAP!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: colorado Drives: 94 TT, 69 427 vette Trader Rating: (19)	Re: Ecs my car was doing this....same exact issue...both tour and sport lights would blink at the same time...now i put in a used ECS computer unit, worked until i got out of the drive way..hit a bump, same issue again...then i read that you can check each individual shock tower, (the caps, where the ECS plugs in at)for any loose connections, which all mine were 100% good..at that point in time i had all new OEM, ECS, struts..with a tein s lowering spring...put all new struts, problem fixed... so to sum it all up things to check 1: check your ECS computer unit, (located in back on passenger side rear) 2: check each connection on top for loose/ bad connection 3: one or more struts are worn out..causing the ECS to not work right __________________ If you feel I have answered your question..leave me some rep...thanks 1ST place RMG 07 best engine Like the snake the BITE must be felt and not seen, goin super, until then super slow want some!!! 1st car with the Enkei RZ-5 18''x8.5'' 534x306 1994 Dodge Stealth R/T TT~Pearl Yellow

03-26-2008, 10:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fasttrax New User - Please be kind Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Ecs How do you leave people rep

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03-26-2008, 10:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Polygon GTCUL8R Join Date: May 2006 Location: Utah Drives: '89 GTC & '91 R/T TT Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Ecs Click the rep button under their avatar. Just be sure to pull the harness from the computer at least. If the ECS computer has gone it can take the ECU with it. __________________ Clint: 1989 Chrysler LeBaron GTC Turbo II - 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T TT

03-26-2008, 10:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fijiblue92vr4 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bucks County Drives: 92 VR4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Ecs the ecs ecu is in the hatch section of the car right? on the pass side??mine flashs constantly but i tein flex couldnt be happier

03-26-2008, 10:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Polygon GTCUL8R Join Date: May 2006 Location: Utah Drives: '89 GTC & '91 R/T TT Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Ecs Yeah. It's on the lower passenger side in the hatch. You'll have to remove the plastic bin on the floor. Unscrew the panel, and then just pull the harness out of the bottom of the computer and the light will go away.