I have been wondering for a while why it seems that there isn't a single video tutorial of setting up and working with rotaries on the haltech platform. I get the impression that its pretty much every man for himself when it comes to these topics and people act like they don't want anyone to know their secrets. I know there is a pretty steep learning curve when it comes to tuning and I'm not asking for a hardcore run down on every single topic, but it would be nice for us to have a basic guided tutorial to cover the aspects of working with a rotary on the haltech ecu for those who are new haltech owners. This would not be intended to replace your local experienced tuner, unless someone has the time to make a very detailed tutorial series covering a to z. If you would like to make a tutorial but just don't know the video production side of it or what programs to use, ill be more than happy to help. Share your knowledge and mistakes and help educate your fellow rotary lovers!

 

I Would buy any tutorial that was available,so Ya..someone get Crackin' here!

 

I would just be happy with a good install thread with lots of pics.


...then again I haven't searched for it either.

 

+1 I have a pretty detailed write up with pics but i havnt finished my install yet. I dont want to upload info and pics and risk something being wrong. Once i start the car and drive it with no Haltech related issues ill be posting one

 

very nice !

 

i created a thread i the FC section of my build. i pretty much filmed everything. it can almost be a step by step install guide.

 

not to knock you SirCygnus, but I think the fc has more info on how to install the Haltech but very little in a FD... Its bit and pieces here and there for a proper full install.

 

because most people with fd's just get a power fc.

there should be a schematic on the forum.

 

quit whining, some other EMS forums have much less informative threads than the haltech forum does.

bout the only thing i wish that was fixed here would be the links for base maps since they're all defunct now.

yes the haltech takes a little more setup than most other standalones but i have always found what i needed here. so take this with a grain of salt, if you can't figure it out you may want to consider taking it to an experienced installer/tuner. improper setup will cost a bit more than the smaller chunk for proper installation/setup. wiring diagrams rotary specific can be found in various places and are basic to follow.

 

Why thank you RotaryEvolution, your insights and advise have clear up quite a lots of hidden Answers about the Haltech install for many. It is nice to know that knowledgeable people such as yourself do visit these forums frequent and offer your expert advise.

I will now go and sit in front of my series 8 rx7, with Haltech in hand and stare aimlessly at it, hoping that with the awesome knowledge you have provided will cause the haltech ecu to come alive and install itself.

What would we do without people such as yourself....

Anyhow... back to the regular program at hand,

 

ok so i see your problem.

you also have to hold the instruction manual in your hand!!!(this is a common step that is often overlooked. its actually step one, but i understand. its a little different than putting legos togeather) also, this must be open. one thing is though, that actually holding the haltech unit is the last step.

 

oh snap... got that wrong too! And to think..the Guys from Haltech said it was like putting legos together and I would not need to use the manual either.. frigging liars..

 

so what is the problem then? can't find a wiring diagram for your particular ECU? the FD wiring is all very similar as you are only using a small handful of sensors on the engine versus the original mess that i might understand could be daunting to wire up to a more sophisticated EMS.

most of the sensors it doesn't even matter what polarity you use. the crank triggers and ignition are about the most complicated portions.

if you're trying to wire up idle solenoids off auxiliaries for some reason i can somewhat understand, most people just ignore them and turn the idle up manually.

 

my main question is this. how much different is the install? its not really. the only thing really different is the settings. other than that, you run a length of wire, snip off the bits that arent needed, and then crimp on the connector( first to find out if its pass through then crimp, or crimp and then slide in) and thats it. crimp crimp crimp your heart away

i mean, the book tells you that nearly all the connectors are two wires. where do you get constant 12v thats a common thing you should know if you have an fd. switched ignition power? something you should also know.

 

ahh, I think I see where things are fuzzy now.

Wiring up the Haltech isnt the problem. as you said it's pretty straight forward, and there are more than enough information here to help you, even to get it started. But the information here is all related to using the stock harness with the stock ecu. I used this forum to wire my first haltech a few years back.

What I am referring to is, a complete install of an Haltech in a FD without using the stock ecu/loom. An "how to make all the dash stuff work... coolant temp,speed, reverse lights and what not". I've seen the info here for the FC but not the FD.. maybe my googling sucks, although there is a bit of write up on FD3S.net, I still find it vague in a sense, but I guess thats just me.

Now, Why I or anyone else would want this? simplicity is my answer. I dont use the omp, nor rat nest, nor stock coils, nor the airpump, etc. Having one loom in the engine bay is perfect,less clutering, and less splices you have to worry about, other people stock harnesses are also probably crap.. blah blah blah... think you guys get the drift..

While Im at it, you guys maybe trying to help(well I hope thats your intentions), but you guys need to lay off the jungle juice a bit.. seems like you all are just plain angry whenever you reply to somebody, especially when you think what they are asking is stupid... not everyone has a phd in rx7 you know..


Thanks again for reading my ramble.. ,

 

well first thing is this. are those things controlled by the ecu? when you look at the schematic it showes nothing about speed or backup lights or anything. i believe that it should be a seperate harness from the engine.

 

it is, but it is wrapped in the engine harness, some cutting and removing that harness will show you where it needs to go.

the tachometer should be shown in the haltech wiring diagram. not sure the pin on the series 8 but it should be in the FSM.