Hi the dash warning light comes on and then the car will die. have been told it is the ecu but do not know where to find it to get part number for replacement... Please help

Paul Matthews, March 2009

Hi Paul, it is more likely to be a failed sensor,valve or other component rather than the ECU, the only way to find out is to go to an independant garage or a tyre & exhaust place to get it connected to a diagnostic code reader £20~30 main dealers charge £120+++ If it is the ECU have a look at www.autotekelectronics.com enter your number plate and it will show the correct spares and a hell of a lot cheaper than the dealer, the ECU should be on the engine bulkhead UK passenger side.

nigel, March 2009

The ECU is normally located underneath the grille for the windscreen wipers, open up the bonnet and trace back the wires that go back into the car towards the windscreen area, (normally a little boxy thingie with cable connection points on it) hope this helps

mechanic joe, March 2009