The automatic transmission control unit (often designated as TCU or TCM) is a crucial electronic component responsible for smooth and trouble-free gear shifting. Its failure, most often caused by overheating, short circuits, or water damage, results in jerking, an inability to shift gears, or the vehicle entering limp mode. Purchasing a new module at an authorized dealership is a massive expense, which is why replacing it with a fully functional, used original is the most reasonable solution.
Engine control unit Opel Delco 16163479
Vendors's code: 16163479
Product code: BHPZ_16163479
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Individual variants may differ in price
product option
Important: Depending on the ECU type and vehicle model, not all of the options listed below may be available.
To select the correct option for your vehicle and ECU, please contact us before purchasing:
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1. Locked
This option is intended for professional workshops with the required specialist equipment and technical knowledge.
The ECU has been removed from a vehicle intended for recycling and still contains the immobilizer data and other information from the previous vehicle. Before it can be used in another car, it must be unlocked and then programmed using specialist automotive diagnostic equipment.
2. Unlocked
Several preparation methods may be available. The possible options depend on the ECU type, vehicle model and immobilizer system. Please contact us before purchasing, as some preparation methods are not available for every ECU.
Our electronics specialists can prepare the ECU in one of the following ways:
a) ECU with PIN code (Car Pass)
The PIN code is supplied, but programming with a suitable diagnostic tool is still required. After installing the ECU, it must be reset using the supplied PIN code and then programmed to the vehicle’s immobilizer system.
b) VIRGIN ECU
The data from the previous vehicle is removed and the ECU is restored to a clean, factory-like state. After installation, it must be programmed to the vehicle using a compatible specialist diagnostic tool. Unless another preparation method is specified in the product description, this is the standard unlocking option for most of our ECUs.
c) Plug & Play – IMMO OFF
The immobilizer function is disabled in the ECU. After installation, the engine can start without additional immobilizer programming. Please note that the vehicle will no longer have an active immobilizer function, and an immobilizer warning light or fault code may remain, depending on the vehicle model.
d) Plug & Play – Automatic Programming
After installation, the ECU automatically learns and saves the required vehicle data. No additional programming is normally required.
e) Plug & Play – 1:1 Clone
The data from your original ECU is copied to another fully functional ECU. The cloned unit is then ready for installation without additional programming.
You must send us your original ECU so that we can transfer its data to the replacement unit.
The original ECU must have working communication with the vehicle, a diagnostic tool or our programming equipment. If the required data cannot be read, a complete 1:1 clone may not be possible.
3. Complete Plug & Play Set
A complete matched set containing the ECU, immobilizer components and all other parts required to start the vehicle without additional programming. All components supplied in the set must be installed in the vehicle.
Important:
Dispatch time depends on the selected option. If an unlocked or specially prepared version is ordered, the preparation service usually requires an additional 1–2 business days.
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What does number 16163479 on an engine control unit mean?
Used Opel engine control unit with number 16163479. Send us the numbers from the label on your control unit.
Is engine control unit 16163479 the right part for your Opel?
This used engine control unit has the main number 16163479 and comes from Opel cars. Whether it fits is decided by comparing all the numbers with the original part in your car. The listing does not state the car model or year, so we do not give them in the description and match the part by its numbers. The listing also gives the markings BHPZ. They help tell the control unit versions apart, but the full part number is what decides compatibility.
Where to find the numbers on an engine control unit
Below are the numbers as they appear in the listing, together with the single-string form used in catalogues:
- 16163479, car manufacturer's original number.
Compare the numbers with the original control unit in your car, and if any of them differs, write to us before buying.
Control unit variant
This listing is for a control unit in the following variant(s): Locked / Unlocked. We describe the differences between the variants (locked, unlocked, Virgin, IMMO OFF, Plug and Play, clone, full set) on the ECU preparation options page. Before buying, send us the numbers from the label and we will confirm which variant is available for that number.
Symptoms of a faulty engine control unit
- the engine will not start although the starter motor works and there is fuel,
- the car loses power or goes into limp mode,
- faults appear and disappear, usually once the engine has warmed up,
- the engine jerks when accelerating.
Similar symptoms also occur with faulty sensors, bad fuel or worn spark or glow plugs, so start with diagnostics and only then replace the electronics.
Questions and answers
| Will the control unit work after fitting without programming? |
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| That depends on the variant of the control unit and on the car. Before buying, send us the numbers from the label and we will confirm what is needed. |
| What do the markings BHPZ in the listing mean? |
| They are markings of the version or type of the control unit. They help tell the units apart, but the full part number is what decides compatibility. |
| Who makes this control unit? |
| The control unit is made by Delco. The manufacturer's name does not change the numbers you should use to match the part. |
| What is the condition of this control unit? |
| It is an original recycled part in good condition, checked by us. Warranty details are in the product features table. |
Want to be certain? Send us the numbers from the housing of your control unit, and together we will check whether this part will fit.