R ECU fail

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R ECU fail

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Had right A ECU fail on starting after it starts it switches to B and runs fine will not go back to A on test started couple times did same thing any ideas Thanks
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Could be a cam sensor. also known as a nuisance fail.
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You should consider attending the continental school in Mobile AL. You would learn a lot about your engine and make a great friend in John Weber the instructor. Get a can cable and you would be able to check your engines and cure some problems yourself.
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Yes talk to John today very helpful going to do download so I can hook up John said would walk me through Thanks
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He is the best.
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Agreed!
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