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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 06:16 PM
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Whats up guys....need some help....

1. Where exactly is the ECU in our car....

2. Where exactly is the OBD II plug.

In case you want to know, I am getting a PALM Pilot (or maybee a pocket pc) and OBD II so I can monitor everything in my car.

Its Cheaper than gauges, and a lot more info provided. Thanks for the help....
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 07:23 PM
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The ECU is located on the driver's side kick panel (left of the clutch pedal). When you pop that off, you'll see a metal square box with 3 plugs with a bunch of wires plugged into it, that's the ECU.
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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Thank you very much
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 07:50 PM
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Glad I could help, althought I don't know where the OBD II connector is, never checked.
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 08:38 PM
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Are you getting something like this?


http://www.nology.com/pdadyno.html
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 08:43 PM
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I believe thats the one....im not 100%, but at least 90% sure thats it. I just installed this on my friend's turbo RSX and its great. But I think Ill use a pocket PC just for the flexibility....NAVI...etc...
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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I would like to hear your impressions when you get it in.
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 08:50 PM
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Originally posted by hecash
The OBD2 connector is located on the passenger side, under the dash and just adjacent to the center console.
On the MY00-01, yes it's on the passenger side.
On the MY02-03 it's on the driver's side just behind the side cover by the headunit.
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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 04:26 AM
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I know what an ECU is but what is a OBD II plug?
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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 06:38 AM
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On-Board Diagnostics...it's what the service shops charge you $85 to plug a $50 box into and tell you how many LED flashes they get
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