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ECU Q for the forum. is a 1996 interchangeable with a 1997? #1071008 04/20/14 03:51 AM
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Jay Ayala Offline OP
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Hey guys, quick q. I think I may want to replace the ECU in my 1997 SR, but the only junkyard one available is at a junk yard across town is one from a 1996?

Can I swap these out?


89 Raider - V6, Automatic, rear LSD, A/C Retrofit, Cruise Control Retrofit.
Re: ECU Q for the forum. is a 1996 interchangeable with a 1997? [Re: Jay Ayala] #1071009 04/21/14 03:45 PM
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grass13 Offline
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If you call a mitsubishi dealership with your Vin and the Vin of the donor they can tell you. If they're not try allcomputerresources.com super cheap and lifetime warranty.


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Re: ECU Q for the forum. is a 1996 interchangeable with a 1997? [Re: Jay Ayala] #1071010 04/22/14 12:48 AM
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justice Offline
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Hey guys, quick q. I think I may want to replace the ECU in my 1997 SR, but the only junkyard one available is at a junk yard across town is one from a 1996?

Can I swap these out?


No, 96 Sr's had the DOHC 3.5 while 97 was the first year for the SOHC. ECU will not interchange.


99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
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Re: ECU Q for the forum. is a 1996 interchangeable with a 1997? [Re: justice] #1071011 04/22/14 02:29 AM
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Jay Ayala Offline OP
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Hey guys, quick q. I think I may want to replace the ECU in my 1997 SR, but the only junkyard one available is at a junk yard across town is one from a 1996?

Can I swap these out?


No, 96 Sr's had the DOHC 3.5 while 97 was the first year for the SOHC. ECU will not interchange.


Thanks guys.


89 Raider - V6, Automatic, rear LSD, A/C Retrofit, Cruise Control Retrofit.







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