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ben_taylor1
CHR Engine Control Unit Failure
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ben_taylor1 (Author)
Could you elaborate on how a defective main relay affects the engine control unit? Were your symptoms similar?
martha_kaiser6
Well, with my Astra it kinda cut power intermittently and threw a bunch of weird codes. I'm no expert, but the main relay failing seems to screw with the voltage to the ECU. Best bet is probably a workshop, they can check it properly.
ben_taylor1 (Author)
Thanks for the help. I went to a technician, and they confirmed it was a defective main relay. Replacing it for 120€ fixed the problem. Thanks again!
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martha_kaiser6
Sounds familiar! Had similar stuff happen with my old Opel Astra, though it was the diesel version. Did you check the main relay? Apparently, a defective relay can mess with the ECU big time.