Tapps33
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Update:
So after A LOT of emailing and web research, I found the good folks at Blackbox Solutions (BBS) who specialize in Land Rover electronics. Long story even longer, there are 5 ECU’s that are VIN coded from the factory. Not only are they VIN coded, but they also run a slightly different software version than their NA counterparts. Here’s the kicker though....they’re all the same part numbers...you just can’t plug and play then without the appropriate software “mating!”
The good news is, they can all be reprogrammed if you have the tools...which by the way costs about $8K as it’s the dealer level programming tool. BUT! After talking with the folks at BBS, they sell a couple different products that will allow us to transplant the engine...as long as we find a donor RRS SC for the critical modules.
The modules that need to be swapped, all from the same donor as they’re VIN coded are:
Engine Computer (ECM)
Instrument Cluster (IPAC)
ABS/Brake Module (ABS)
Body Control Module (BCM)
Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM)
When all these modules are installed on the LR4, in essence the computers think it’s a RRS SC, and in theory everything works right. Thankfully, the Nanocom Evolution from BBS allows a user to go into the CAN BUS system and edit the CCF file to adjust it for anything their respective LR4 does or doesn’t have, ensuring code free operation. FYI, BBS also sells some slightly more powerful tools, but as it was explained to me, those are geared more for shops that specialize in tuning ECM’s....plus they’re at least double the cost....soooo, I went with the Nanocom.
What’s all this cost? Well, I found a donor car from Quality OEM parts and purchased all the modules, and even a spare key already coded to the KVM for $380. The Nanocom cost about $650, but considering it’s basically an iLand or iiD tool on steroids, it’s worth it, even if I wasn’t making the swap.
I’m close to kicking this project off, but until the stupid travel restrictions let up, I can’t make the trip to pick up all my SC engine parts. That said, I’ve pretty much got everything on order, so it’s just a matter of time before I get started.
I know this update has been crazy, but I want to make sure I know exactly what I’m getting into before I tear everything apart and get stuck....which is probably gonna happen anyway, but at least I’ve thought through everything I can see coming as much as possible!
So, I guess all that’s left to say is:
YES, it finally looks like it’s possible to make this swap!
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So after A LOT of emailing and web research, I found the good folks at Blackbox Solutions (BBS) who specialize in Land Rover electronics. Long story even longer, there are 5 ECU’s that are VIN coded from the factory. Not only are they VIN coded, but they also run a slightly different software version than their NA counterparts. Here’s the kicker though....they’re all the same part numbers...you just can’t plug and play then without the appropriate software “mating!”
The good news is, they can all be reprogrammed if you have the tools...which by the way costs about $8K as it’s the dealer level programming tool. BUT! After talking with the folks at BBS, they sell a couple different products that will allow us to transplant the engine...as long as we find a donor RRS SC for the critical modules.
The modules that need to be swapped, all from the same donor as they’re VIN coded are:
Engine Computer (ECM)
Instrument Cluster (IPAC)
ABS/Brake Module (ABS)
Body Control Module (BCM)
Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM)
When all these modules are installed on the LR4, in essence the computers think it’s a RRS SC, and in theory everything works right. Thankfully, the Nanocom Evolution from BBS allows a user to go into the CAN BUS system and edit the CCF file to adjust it for anything their respective LR4 does or doesn’t have, ensuring code free operation. FYI, BBS also sells some slightly more powerful tools, but as it was explained to me, those are geared more for shops that specialize in tuning ECM’s....plus they’re at least double the cost....soooo, I went with the Nanocom.
What’s all this cost? Well, I found a donor car from Quality OEM parts and purchased all the modules, and even a spare key already coded to the KVM for $380. The Nanocom cost about $650, but considering it’s basically an iLand or iiD tool on steroids, it’s worth it, even if I wasn’t making the swap.
I’m close to kicking this project off, but until the stupid travel restrictions let up, I can’t make the trip to pick up all my SC engine parts. That said, I’ve pretty much got everything on order, so it’s just a matter of time before I get started.
I know this update has been crazy, but I want to make sure I know exactly what I’m getting into before I tear everything apart and get stuck....which is probably gonna happen anyway, but at least I’ve thought through everything I can see coming as much as possible!
So, I guess all that’s left to say is:
YES, it finally looks like it’s possible to make this swap!
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