Hello!

My mechanic friend and I are restoring an 1980 Mercedes 280SE. Only 22000 km but 10 years left to rot with gasoline in it.

The ECU seems to be faulty. The motor cuts out while running and sometimes wont start.

Ive heard its possible to bypass the ECU effectively taking it out of the car and out of the equation. Is this recomendable? What forseeable consequences are there? How is it done?

Ive also seen a few companies on the web who repair ECUs. Does anyone have experience of this?

Thank you very much for you attention, all help is greatly appreciated!!!