How to controll alternator on an NB with EMS
I am looking at getting an EMS4 since I cna get a great deal on it. The only thing that I dont know about is setting up the EMS to controll the alternator.
What are you all doing to get the EMS or EMS 4 to run the alternator? Please remember I this will be going into a NB. Have a great day, Jared |
Most people that have DIYed their Megasquirts use a circuit designed by JasonC SBB. My own Megasquirts have a digital control circuit that does the same thing, with some additional features like a smart battery light.
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I just switched to an old style alternator after failing to get the PWM signal right and getting tired of messing with it. I'm happy, and I have an extra PWM output now.
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How hard was the swap to the old alternator? What had to be done?
Have a great day, Jared |
1. Find a 95-97 alternator.
2. Install. 3. Snip one wire in your harness. 4. ??? 5. Profit. |
Thanks brain. Didnt know it was that easy. Now which wire will have to be sniped?
Have a great day, Jared |
I'd have to see my diagram, but I think the only wire that matters is the Ign+. You snip the wire that goes to the ECU. And I don't believe I connected the last one either (warning light?).
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there's a diagram floating around. I think leatherface25 posted a thread about it maybe levnubhin.
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I installed a 1.8 na alternator this last weekend when I installed my EMS 4. A PNP harness was made. Only what I needed to run the EMS is connected. Will I still haev to cut the wire? I am having some power feedback issues.
Have a great day, Jared |
Originally Posted by Braineack
(Post 703379)
1. Find a 95-97 alternator.
2. Install. 3. Snip one wire in your harness. 4. ??? 5. Profit. |
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Has anyone gotten their ems4 and left the stock ecu in with connections to the alternator? I tried but I have a battery light and it only seems to charge very slowly while the car is parked...maybe because the factory ecu can't see engine speed anymore..
I know adaptronic did this so I know it's possible. |
Originally Posted by jaguarcat311
(Post 1070580)
Has anyone gotten their ems4 and left the stock ecu in with connections to the alternator? I tried but I have a battery light and it only seems to charge very slowly while the car is parked...maybe because the factory ecu can't see engine speed anymore..
I know adaptronic did this so I know it's possible. We've done it using a schottky diode (similar to the circuit Adaptronic uses) but in all honesty it's cake to just use the NA alternator. |
Also, wasn't somebody saying that a Toyota MR2 alt was 120 amps and a direct bolt-in? If yer gonna hafta buy one .........
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