Tiptronic computer

[mackgoo]

Does the tip transmission have it"s own computer? Or is it part of the ECU? Could I replace my tip ECU with a standard transmission ECU?

[Loren]

Yes the Tiptronic had it's own control module (computer) that talks to the car's other control modules.

The standard transmissions (both 5 speed and 6 speed) are all mechanical and have no control module.

Are you considering changing your Tiptronic out for a manual transmission?

If so, that could be quite a bit of work.

[mackgoo]

No. I'm considering some upgrades on the engine and I can obtain the programed ECU for the upgrades. So I was wondering if it would be a simple swap as far as ECU's go. I realize the "programed" part was for another engine but I think it would be very close. Engines are the same displacement etc.

[Loren]

If you are changing the engine ECU then the new ECU will need to be programmed for your immobilizer/alarm controller (or the car will not even start).

[mackgoo]

thanks. Other than that, which is big of course the swap will work fine with the tip?