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HERE IS SOME INFO ON "BRAIN BOXES"

"Brain boxes" (ECUs), wether for the transmission or engine, are made up of very delicate electronic components. These include diodes, capacitors, resistors, EP ROMs etc. Static electricity, extreme temperatures, magnetic fields or shock could easily damage these components hence manufacturers house them in protective boxes in order to ensure their safety and integrity. Other causes of damage could also be from short circuiting or power surge or flooding. This is one of the most popular causes for ECU damage here in Nigeria.

Most mechanics or car owners are not able to simply identify the negative and positive terminals on a battery and would proceed to put on the terminal leads on the wrong terminal of the battery heads. Wrong polarisation of the battery terminals could result in serious damage to the ECU that could adversely affect the operations of the engine or transmission.

On certain modern cars, the seemingly simple act of replacing a battery or jump starting from another car without following the instructions on the right procedure could result in a catastrophic failure of the ECU.

Mechanics and "rewires" seem to derive so much joy, probably as a show of talent, in using conductive materials, from wires to even spanners to bridge the terminals of a car battery, letting off sparks in order to ascertain battery strenght. WRONG. VERY WRONG.

If this is done with the terminals connected to the car, then be very sure that you will be heading for the gallows with that car.

With this result, the car may develop all kinds of operational problems. Eventually, when all attempts fail in rectifying the anomaly, the suggestion to have the ECU replaced now comes up.

Sometimes, this may be rectified by simply flashing the ECU (if you have the device to do so), repairing or outright replacement if the ECU has been badly fried.

car-doctor,
thanks. that was a good one. happy new year to you!

this problem affects only automatic transmission 2001 to 2003 rav4

My toyota rva4 is giving me same problem,that is brainbox, so am looking for where to fix it, my number is 07034694040 thanks, if u get back to me fast

So kind I have ur contact,

Hi, I have exactly the same problem with my Toyota Rav-4 2003, who do I send my folty ECM for a repair? Do you have an address? My e-mail: messanger_77@yahoo.com thank you very much.

Hi everybody!

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zhuravel: Hi, I have exactly the same problem with my Toyota Rav-4 2003, who do I send my folty ECM for a repair? Do you have an address? My e-mail: messanger_77@yahoo.com thank you very much.

hv sent you an email.

only 2001 to 2003 rav4 automatic transmission models have this problem

your email is not going. please send me ur number so i can call u

skyhigh0455 at yahoo dot com is my email...post ur email i could send my number to you..if u still cant send me an email

hello,
please could you send me your number to discuss my brain box with you?

have sent you a mail..i advice you to remove ur email from there....spammers will get hold of it..and spam you till kingdom come!!

hi are u still around, kindly send your phone and add to bribamm2@yahoo.com

Earthrealm,
Do 07 and 08 camry have this transmission problems? I am thinking of going for one of these or 07 honda accord, but I'v been reading some bad reviews onine about these model camry as regards transmission.
Please,what have you got to say about it? I need to make a decision in a month's time.your input will be appericiated.

most major brands hv 1 or 2 gearbox issues...especially honda...but the issue am talking about here is specifally for the 01 to 03 rav4..caused by the ecm

earthrealm, am having that issue right now and it is so frustrating. Are you in Lagos ? Please I need your help urgently my email one.landers@yahoo.co.uk

I need your help asap

sorry am in port harcourt / benin.. skyhigh0455@yahoo dot com is my email
pls stop driving the car to reduce damage to ur gearbox...the rav4 gearbox is quite expensive..and is usually sold together with the engine

dont let the mechanic wreck ur rav4

bob_oroz@yahoo.com pls send me your contacts i'm in port-Harcourt, I've two rav4 gear box issue to surt out thanks for your kind and brilliant gesture

OROZ: bob_oroz@yahoo.com pls send me your contacts i'm in port-Harcourt, I've two rav4 gear box issue to surt out thanks for your kind and brilliant gesture

hv mailed you my contact info

I need ur phone numba on davids202@yahoo.com . Cheers

earthrealm:

hv mailed you my contact info

hv emailed you my nos

dont let the mechanic wreck ur rav4

If anybody has this rav4 issue within port-harcourt, I've got the solution, I made my research and came up with a good perfect result which has solved the problems if u need more details u can contact through 08034094226 engr. Bob.

hello folks, you have a better and cheaper offer, please call
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thanks.

@ earthrealm, please my email address is mir.delsigma@gmail.com. My rav4 has the problem outlined in your earlier post. Do send me your details so that i can reach you.

blackky187: @ earthrealm, please my email address is mir.delsigma@gmail.com. My rav4 has the problem outlined in your earlier post. Do send me your details so that i can reach you.

have sent u mail my email is skyhigh0455 at yahoo dot com

i am re attaching the tsb again, for those that want to buy new ecm from toyota place..check the new serial number of the ecm u should be looking for

Pls what are d peculiar problem of rav4 1999 & 2000 models?