+12 volt feed the easy way
+12 volt feed the easy way
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adyw

Original Poster:

388 posts

273 months

Friday 18th April 2008
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Gents,
just about to start the megasquirt installation and need to find two 12volt feeds for the coil packs and lamba sensor.
looked at the bible diagrams but don't want to start going into any relay rewiring,
Question, is there an easy way to get two +12 volt feeds.
the new ECU is easy it's the other items I am struggling with.

dnb

3,330 posts

272 months

Friday 18th April 2008
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You should be able to pick up the power supply to the old lambda sensor heaters without too much trouble.

That's one, not sure where there are any others - I just removed the old wiring and started again!

chrispitman

742 posts

284 months

Friday 18th April 2008
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open up the loom somewhere near the rear injectors as there is a large cable which is tapped to smaller feeds to the injectors.

Globulator

13,847 posts

261 months

Friday 18th April 2008
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dnb said:
You should be able to pick up the power supply to the old lambda sensor heaters without too much trouble.

That's one, not sure where there are any others - I just removed the old wiring and started again!
The old coil (if there) may have has an ignition switched +ve to it.

adyw

Original Poster:

388 posts

273 months

Friday 18th April 2008
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I've though about the old coil module supply, but not sure about the lamba sensor heater, where are the heaters located?
What about the alternator supply ? any body used that.

As for running new in which I might have to do, anybody got any tips. where to start and where best to plug in to.


GreenV8S

31,021 posts

314 months

Saturday 19th April 2008
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I would chuck the whole ECU loom and start again. The old one is liable to be be in a pretty manky state and not a good start for your new installation. It's only a few dozen wires at the end of the day and only needs a few hours to make it up.

adyw

Original Poster:

388 posts

273 months

Saturday 19th April 2008
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I, know what you mean, I'm just that brave.