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GRRRR stupid ECU bolts!!!

GRRRR stupid ECU bolts!!!

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jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
12-04-2018, 11:33 AM
#1
Was trying to get access to my ECU harness this evening but I couldn't pull the connectors out of the ECU as there's a stupid metal cover over the top of the ECU.

Its screwed in place with four torx security bolts (star shaped with the little nipple in the middle), but even though I've got a full torx security screwdriver set I cant find one that fits Sad

Anyone else had this problem. I'm close to going captain caveman on its ass and drilling all the bolts out:cursing:
jimxms
12-04-2018, 11:33 AM #1

Was trying to get access to my ECU harness this evening but I couldn't pull the connectors out of the ECU as there's a stupid metal cover over the top of the ECU.

Its screwed in place with four torx security bolts (star shaped with the little nipple in the middle), but even though I've got a full torx security screwdriver set I cant find one that fits Sad

Anyone else had this problem. I'm close to going captain caveman on its ass and drilling all the bolts out:cursing:

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
12-04-2018, 11:43 AM
#2
/goes on the hunt.

I'm ashamed to say I've made a right pigs ear of my ECU wiring so I want the opportunity to put it right but I'll need to get the ruddy thing out first.
jimxms
12-04-2018, 11:43 AM #2

/goes on the hunt.

I'm ashamed to say I've made a right pigs ear of my ECU wiring so I want the opportunity to put it right but I'll need to get the ruddy thing out first.

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
12-04-2018, 11:55 AM
#3
Gord I used a small punch to tap it round, pain in the bum, but works :thumbup1:

Whoosh..


You did what? Lol


I chizzled one of the center nipples out in an attempt to get an ordinary torx in there, but that didn't work for me either
jimxms
12-04-2018, 11:55 AM #3

Gord I used a small punch to tap it round, pain in the bum, but works :thumbup1:

Whoosh..


You did what? Lol


I chizzled one of the center nipples out in an attempt to get an ordinary torx in there, but that didn't work for me either

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
12-04-2018, 11:57 AM
#4
take a grinder and turn the fancy tamper proof bits in to slots for a normal screw driver
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ormi
12-04-2018, 11:57 AM #4

take a grinder and turn the fancy tamper proof bits in to slots for a normal screw driver
[Image: picture215n.jpg]


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
12-04-2018, 11:58 AM
#5
they are not normal tamper proof torxs bits they are 5 point not 6 thats why your bits wont fit.....

[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
ormi
12-04-2018, 11:58 AM #5

they are not normal tamper proof torxs bits they are 5 point not 6 thats why your bits wont fit.....


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
12-04-2018, 12:03 PM
#6
Right got it. As I haven't got a grinder (nearest thing is a poxy dremel) I guess my only alternative is to drill the mofo's out?
jimxms
12-04-2018, 12:03 PM #6

Right got it. As I haven't got a grinder (nearest thing is a poxy dremel) I guess my only alternative is to drill the mofo's out?

Phil01
Posting Freak
2,004
12-04-2018, 12:10 PM
#7
Ive got a dremmel with cutting disc's and a small angle grinder, shout if you wanna borrow it Jim
Phil01
12-04-2018, 12:10 PM #7

Ive got a dremmel with cutting disc's and a small angle grinder, shout if you wanna borrow it Jim

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
12-04-2018, 12:13 PM
#8
Cheers mate I might take you up on that. I'll have a go with what I've got here first and then if that fails you'll probably get a call from me crying down the phone.
jimxms
12-04-2018, 12:13 PM #8

Cheers mate I might take you up on that. I'll have a go with what I've got here first and then if that fails you'll probably get a call from me crying down the phone.

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
12-04-2018, 12:14 PM
#9
a dremmel will do mate just make sure the disk is wide enough so when you do cut a groove the screw driver fits in..i wouldnt drill them..

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TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
ormi
12-04-2018, 12:14 PM #9

a dremmel will do mate just make sure the disk is wide enough so when you do cut a groove the screw driver fits in..i wouldnt drill them..


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
12-04-2018, 12:16 PM
#10
ormi a dremmel will do mate just make sure the disk is wide enough so when you do cut a groove the screw driver fits in..i wouldnt drill them..

Ok dude. Are the bolts on the is200 countersunk btw?
jimxms
12-04-2018, 12:16 PM #10

ormi a dremmel will do mate just make sure the disk is wide enough so when you do cut a groove the screw driver fits in..i wouldnt drill them..

Ok dude. Are the bolts on the is200 countersunk btw?

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