18psi

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Saw my name mentioned several times, so here I am. It's been many years so I'm trying to remember the details.
That looks like the ms3x that Braineak built for me. And yes I provided firmware/maps to all buyers of my previous MS units. In fact, I MIGHT still have both for this one if it's the ms3x that Brain built for my 01 that used an extension harness to mount it in the glovebox/pass airbag location.

apalac01

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In the DFW area I found in Arlington (15min. drive) Alamo Motorsports, and 2 other shops (1hr. Away). Alamo 2hr minimum at 250 an hour seems a bit steep for me at the moment. I'd like to tackle the project myself so I'm on par with how things work. I have time, and a 2nd car to drive so the issue at hand can be worked with a little know how and help from you guys.

apalac01

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I do have 18psi's msq on my other laptop and it's how I got most of the stuff figured out along with where this other guy goofed up on.

apalac01

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Glad u seen this 18, I was going to pm u tonight if I got home and couldn't get my stuff off the old laptop.

apalac01

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Yes it's the same one your talking about harness and all, except Brainiack had me move some pins to work in a MSM.

hector

No way you are connecting to the MS3 and it be reporting MS1. If you were using an MS1 tune to open the MS3 tune you would be getting all sorts of errors and likely none of the information would make any sense.

Update Tunerstudio to the latest 3.0.22 version. Make a new project for your car. Load a base tune from Brain if you have to. Try to communicate with the MS3 in project properties or in the communications tab. Once it properly connects accept the settings in the controller, and not the settings in Tunerstudio. It may have to download the correct .ini file so make sure you have internet connection.

Once you know you are connectd to the MS3 then go and start checking settings and outputs. Obviously your outputs have to be set in software where the jumper is sending a signal to.

Then possibly update to the new firmware although I still hear some complaints about the 1.5 firmware so maybe only go to 1.4.1

apalac01

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I will look Hector, just got a few more hours at work then I'm free. Just to be clear the screen shot was not connected to the car but just to open TS to see settings. And verify no alternator was showing. The car was last loaded with a msq from 18psi and slowly tuned over 2 weeks to the current spot. He used ms3 so I'm assuming it's ms3 but can't say 100% cause I didn't pay attention to the header each time. I will be on later.

apalac01

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Think I messed up this morning, searched my laptop and no files found for ms, ms3, msm, mycar, etc. I have several runs from and to work and different dates and now its all gone. I checking 1 other place now to see if I made a copy of the last good run on a CD or SD card. I did the update today while at work could I of erased all my stuff with the update?

apalac01

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Ok looks like I lost everything from 2 weeks ago to now, but found what 18psi sent me and what the car had in 2014 before going into storage, not sure if any that will help. I noticed no one is on so I will do some reading on ~how to post a msq and datalog here, ~how to read whats in the MS3X currently, ~how to get MS off the header and get MS3 so I can work on the alternator settings.

stefanst

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That seems like an excellent plan!
Or just play around with it- there is at least some self-explaining going on- on hte forum as well as in Tunerstudio!

apalac01

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Tried reading up on turbokitty.com and all I get is url not found, this site dead?

acedeuce802

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trubokitty.com

1. Go Advanced -> scroll down -> manage attachments
2. Just plug the MS3x into your computer. If TunerStudio comes up with a difference report, it'll tell you what tune is on the ECU, and what tune is opened in TunerStudio
3. The header won't list the correct firmware unless you're connected to the ECU

Is there any reason to use 18psi's 2014 stuff? Why not just flash 1.4.1 firmware, use the 1.4.1 ini file in TunerStudio, and load up Braineack's basemap?

apalac01

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Aceduce there is a lot of stuff I don't know about Megasquirt, willing to learn it and how to use it. I read through some manuals on DIY back in 2014 then the car went into storage and was driven 1 or 2x a month to keep things going. Wasn't far, just mostly around the storage buildings. Other than the fans killing the car I just needed to get the tune done. 2 weeks ago I got rid of storage and trying to drive the car more since it now sits at home. I'm at work and left my laptop at home so all I have is my phone to look at till I'm off work. Ty for the instructions I will also look at 1.4.1 firmware.

apalac01

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Ok guys Since I realized when I updated to 1.4.1 I lost everything since I wasn't 100% sure what the other guy did I just started fresh, Got ms3 showing up and alternator settings are up now. I went through the ms3 manual and disconnected coils, got com4 on my lap top set up since that's the usb port not going to be pressed against my seat. Got my laptop talking to the ecu,, did the TPS one no problem, MAP/Baro sensor in the MS3X said 2.5 MPX4250, options said AP at the end not sure if that makes any difference. CLT I put the mazda one and to get the correct reading I had to change the OHM value to 75k from 50k to read right temp. AIT was changed to GM and ohms set to 15900 to get correct reading. AFR was pre set at LC-1 which I am using so left it alone. Calling it a night for the engine and sequential settings leave it for tomorrow. Saved to ECU and ms3 file on the Laptop.

So far so good?

apalac01

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Need a verification

I.D. 1000cc injectors, 1839cc engine input these 2 and hit fuel required and says 3.1, dose that look right? Thought I should see between .8 and 1

apalac01

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Can anyone help with the above pic?
Not sure if I should start a new topic or just stick to this one.

stefanst

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3.1 sounds about right. My 640s have 5.1ms. Why would you think between 0.8 and 1.0?

apalac01

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Looking through the set up on diy ms3, 1.5, 2.13.4 says high impedance injectors are between .8 and 1.0ms

acedeuce802

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That's most likely dead time. Req_fuel is dependent on flow rate.

apalac01

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Ok thanks guys, I'll move onto the next step when I get back home.