ECU mileage vs Gauge milage

[Greg Fowler]

It looks like I may need to replace my ECU. My truck has been acting up as of late and all things point to the ECU. My worry is this truck is a lease and mileage matters. If I get a known good used ECU that has a different amount of miles on it compared to what my dash states would this be a problem? I would hate for the dealership to freak out when they get it back. The Gauge would be correct but if anyone would ever need to run a test down the road and see two different numbers all kinds of stuff could hit the fan. Am I over thinking this or is this a legit concern? I am almost positve that the ECU stores this info. Any thoughts?

 

[Paul H]

if you have to replace your ecu and you have a lease, isnt the truck under waranty? if it is take it back and let them repair it under the warranty-paul

 

[Kevin Palmer]

Mileage is not retained in the ECU. It is retained in the speedo via a capacitor. At least it has been up the last I knew of.



That is why many people bought used speedos to reduce the displayed mileage. For re-sale and Leases...



Just did a search on them. $100 to $160 depending on mileage just to give you an example..

 

[Greg Fowler]

I am out of warranty. I have had the truck for almost 4 years. Lease is up pretty soon.. I am close on miles but I will be OK. I am not worried about changing the mileage more concerned that the truck could display two conflicting mileage numbers. If mileage is not stored by the ecu then no worries. I just makes sense that such a basic parameter would be stored for the factory. Thanks for the replies........

 

[Tom Schindler]

If there is any concern, keep the old ECU and report it when you return it. You fixed a problem that needed repaired. No harm with that. You are doing nothing wrong or illegal.





Tom

 

[Greg Fowler]

True, I did not think about that...... It seems to simple..lol I was just over thinking the whole thing I guess............ thanks

 

[Todd Z]

Could just let the dealer fix it....



Whats the truck doing..... There are many other things that it could be before replacing the computer...

Maybe we can help you save a headache..

Todd Z

 

[Stephane Bolduc]

You know your own paperwork... BUT.. when I was on a lease, I had to have a warranty at least as long as the lease. Just for the fun of it, you might want to look at your paperwork again and if you are on a warranty, then let the dealer handle it.