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      07-21-2026, 09:27 PM   #1
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ECU Compartment

Can someone provide a picture of the Ecu sitting inside its compartment with all the wiring routed in its stock configuration. I took it out but forgot to snap a photo.
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Can someone provide a picture of the Ecu sitting inside its compartment with all the wiring routed in its stock configuration. I took it out but forgot to snap a photo.

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I’m assuming this is a DCT car. It has a little more than my 6mt.
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I’m assuming this is a DCT car. It has a little more than my 6mt.
That doesn't appear to be a DCT. There were slight differences based on options.

DCT plugs (blue and black) circled here:

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That doesn't appear to be a DCT. There were slight differences based on options.

DCT plugs (blue and black) circled here:

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Just curious. What is the little black box parallel to the pcm?
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Just curious. What is the little black box parallel to the pcm?
PCM? The DME? (Engine computer?)

I think you're talking about the power supplies. Mine has two, the other pictures only have one. They provide a clean voltage rail for sensors and such.
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My car does not have this
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That's fine. Mine has two, Camas' has one. Like I said, there are many configurations based on options and build date.
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I’m assuming this is a DCT car. It has a little more than my 6mt.
It’s a manual transmission car, I don’t know what the module you circled is offhand.
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that is the DC to DC “Wandler” Module - only equipped on cars with MSA (Auto Start Stop). Pre 2011.5 or .75 won’t have it
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that is the DC to DC “Wandler” Module - only equipped on cars with MSA (Auto Start Stop). Pre 2011.5 or .75 won’t have it
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