Hello everyone, this is my first time posting on here, hoping someone can help.
I have a 2008 CRV 2.2 diesel, starts first time when cold and runs perfectly even down the motorway. Problem is, once you turn it off it will not start again for 2 or so hours when its cooled down, it just turns over and displays engine light and VSA & TSA. Once cold back to normal again!!
Main dealer has said the ECU is not holding its memory and needs a new ECU at £1700.
Had a second garage take a look and they have said ECU memory is all there it's just not communicating when warm. Suggested a second hand ECU and swapping the data over.
my question is though, if the ECU is not communicating when everything is warm, how can the car run for well over an hour without any issues at all, it drives completely fine!
could this be an ignition system related problem? as this is the only time it plays up, asked other CRV owners and they have said i doubt it's the ECU it's more likely a sensor or relay problem.
i don't want to fork out on an expensive part and then find its something else.
Been pulling my hair out & I haven't got much left so if anyone has had this issue or can help/advise it would be much appreciated.
thanks Timbo.