Modifry ECT Fix
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Modifry ECT Fix
I ordered a modifry ECT fix unit for m EMS equipped AP1 a few months ago, and I installed it at home. The install was very simple and easy, but I am still having an issue with my unit. I have read the FAQ section on Modifry's site but I cannot find any resolution to my problem.. At first, I thought it could be a ground loop, but the symptoms are not similar.. anyway, here is the problem.
Whenever the key is in the ignition, the dash will read 3 bars (AP1). This is consistent whenever the car is on. Even if the key is in the on position but the engine is not on, it will read out 3 bars. I checked the unit's LED light to make sure that the # of blinks was synchronized with the 3 bar output and it is indeed correct. The unit will blink at the correct rate for 3 bars. At first, I thought maybe it could be the input parameters in the unit itself, but I cannot find anyone that has a 9-pin serial port to check.. If the parameters are correct, perhaps I received a faulty unit?
does anyone have any input/suggestions?
Whenever the key is in the ignition, the dash will read 3 bars (AP1). This is consistent whenever the car is on. Even if the key is in the on position but the engine is not on, it will read out 3 bars. I checked the unit's LED light to make sure that the # of blinks was synchronized with the 3 bar output and it is indeed correct. The unit will blink at the correct rate for 3 bars. At first, I thought maybe it could be the input parameters in the unit itself, but I cannot find anyone that has a 9-pin serial port to check.. If the parameters are correct, perhaps I received a faulty unit?
does anyone have any input/suggestions?
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Using a USB to Serial converter cable (which can be picked up at Newegg.com for about $25), you can use a laptop with a USB connector to reprogram the ECT unit with the default values. Instructions are posted on Modifry's site for using HyperTerminal in Windows.
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bump.. trying to see if theres any other technical answers i should look into... I don't want to go and spend $25 to buy an adapter just to find out that the parameters are correct.
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if the gauge matches the LED's blinking, it might be the voltage wire that the module reads.
are you using 7173 plugs? I think i might have an issue with 7173 plugs and the ECT module. mine somtimes drops down to 0 bars then slowly move back up to 3. Does not occur all the time, connections are soldered on.
are you using 7173 plugs? I think i might have an issue with 7173 plugs and the ECT module. mine somtimes drops down to 0 bars then slowly move back up to 3. Does not occur all the time, connections are soldered on.
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Originally Posted by Kwando,Jun 3 2008, 07:05 PM
if the gauge matches the LED's blinking, it might be the voltage wire that the module reads.
are you using 7173 plugs? I think i might have an issue with 7173 plugs and the ECT module. mine somtimes drops down to 0 bars then slowly move back up to 3. Does not occur all the time, connections are soldered on.
are you using 7173 plugs? I think i might have an issue with 7173 plugs and the ECT module. mine somtimes drops down to 0 bars then slowly move back up to 3. Does not occur all the time, connections are soldered on.
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