1996 JDM RX-7 Type-RS Build Thread
#26
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There's a guy here in the UK running his 97 FD3S4 on the S8 adaptronic plugin, ditto a guy on the Australian forums. The only question mark is over AC fan function which if present can apparently be sorted by adding a wire to the loom plug.
Waiting on further details on it from the Aus forum.
Good to hear the suspension is up to par. Do you use your car on track?
Waiting on further details on it from the Aus forum.
Good to hear the suspension is up to par. Do you use your car on track?
Last edited by Marf; 08-12-16 at 04:56 PM.
#28
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Bit more info on the ECU compatibility here
FD-RX7 Enthusiasts Forum
Hopefully should be receiving mine this week.
Midpipe should also land this week
I only need to buy fuelling bits and the battery relocation parts and I'm ready to start fitting everything
FD-RX7 Enthusiasts Forum
Hopefully should be receiving mine this week.
Midpipe should also land this week
I only need to buy fuelling bits and the battery relocation parts and I'm ready to start fitting everything
Last edited by Marf; 08-15-16 at 02:27 AM.
#30
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ECU arrived today.
I haven't started the car on the ECU as I need to pickup a timing light.
I did hook it up, load up the basemap, calibrate the throttle and check all the aux outputs though
When I triggered the AirCon output, the fans fired up. I assume this means I'll have no issue?
One thing I did notice when triggering the AC output was that the relay clicked on and off a couple of times before catching and starting the fans. Not sure if this is normal or not. The AC hasn't worked for 2.5 years due to leaks in the condensor, so perhaps it's just tired from lack of use?
One other thing I noticed was this behaviour when going WOT
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bpzdh26ris...%2022.mov?dl=0
Look at the MAP value. Is this just accel enrichment in action?
I haven't started the car on the ECU as I need to pickup a timing light.
I did hook it up, load up the basemap, calibrate the throttle and check all the aux outputs though
When I triggered the AirCon output, the fans fired up. I assume this means I'll have no issue?
One thing I did notice when triggering the AC output was that the relay clicked on and off a couple of times before catching and starting the fans. Not sure if this is normal or not. The AC hasn't worked for 2.5 years due to leaks in the condensor, so perhaps it's just tired from lack of use?
One other thing I noticed was this behaviour when going WOT
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bpzdh26ris...%2022.mov?dl=0
Look at the MAP value. Is this just accel enrichment in action?
Last edited by Marf; 08-24-16 at 01:03 PM. Reason: `
#34
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I tested all outputs, fans engaged for both AC and water temp triggers.
So today I planned to get the ECU setup properly with timing gun on the RX7, and fix the AC on my Golf which died. Regassed it last week, worked for 2 days then stopped. Compressor not engaging. Diagnostics indicated the AC pressure switch is dead.
I received my timing light yesterday, so this morning I hooked that up to the correct lead, fired up the car on the ECU no problems. Went back round to the engine bay, pull the trigger on the timing light and nothing. Tested all four leads. Nothing.
So I have a dead timing light I assume. 90% of my friends and family have diesel cars so I'm trying to find another petrol car to test it on.
Throwing in the towel on the RX, I move onto the Golf. Head to VW, buy a pressure switch, replace it when I get back home and still no compressor engaging.
FML. Not had a very productive day car wise!
So today I planned to get the ECU setup properly with timing gun on the RX7, and fix the AC on my Golf which died. Regassed it last week, worked for 2 days then stopped. Compressor not engaging. Diagnostics indicated the AC pressure switch is dead.
I received my timing light yesterday, so this morning I hooked that up to the correct lead, fired up the car on the ECU no problems. Went back round to the engine bay, pull the trigger on the timing light and nothing. Tested all four leads. Nothing.
So I have a dead timing light I assume. 90% of my friends and family have diesel cars so I'm trying to find another petrol car to test it on.
Throwing in the towel on the RX, I move onto the Golf. Head to VW, buy a pressure switch, replace it when I get back home and still no compressor engaging.
FML. Not had a very productive day car wise!
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I received my timing light yesterday, so this morning I hooked that up to the correct lead, fired up the car on the ECU no problems. Went back round to the engine bay, pull the trigger on the timing light and nothing. Tested all four leads. Nothing.
So I have a dead timing light I assume. 90% of my friends and family have diesel cars so I'm trying to find another petrol car to test it on.
So I have a dead timing light I assume. 90% of my friends and family have diesel cars so I'm trying to find another petrol car to test it on.
I see that here in step 11, but is that really necessary on a stock vehicle?
#36
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If it says it's necessary, I'm going to trust that it's necessary. This step is also in the generic instructions that come with the ECU, and in the S8 setup instructions PDF.
I wouldn't want to lunch my engine because the ignition map is offset...
I wouldn't want to lunch my engine because the ignition map is offset...
Last edited by Marf; 09-03-16 at 09:39 AM.
#37
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OK so the timing light does work, I had the inductive pickup the wrong way round
ECU is now setup and runs the car pretty well.
Next step fit fuelling bits, relocate battery then into the garage and onto the ramps for fitting the turbo/vmount/exhaust up
ECU is now setup and runs the car pretty well.
Next step fit fuelling bits, relocate battery then into the garage and onto the ramps for fitting the turbo/vmount/exhaust up
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