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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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Braineack, we didn't remove any fuse. I remember you mentioned NOT to remove that fuse a while back, so I didn't

The fuel pump was jumped though..

I'm wondering if maybe it's a TPS issue? if the MS is in flood clear mode, it won't send any fuel to the engine right? When i try to calibrate the TPS i always get '128' whether throttle is fully depressed or not at all.. Does this matter? is there a specific way to tell the MS to completely ignore the TPS readings?
Old Feb 20, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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there's no TPS. manually enter 0 an 255 into those banks.
Old Feb 20, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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i'm outside now.. i set the tps values to 0 and 255.
not sure if it matters, but the throttle % under realtime display is constantly ********. the calibration value went from 105 to 40 in a matter of 5 minutes.

also -- the 'launch on' box is always red at the bottom of the screen.. does that matter?

-tomaj
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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so any MS pros around the NY/NJ border? If not, i'm getting ready to give up on this thing, you can keep an eye out for a nice MS in the classifieds

anyone want to trade for an MSPNP maybe?

-Tomaj
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
Injectors get their +12v source directly from the Main Relay, the same source the CAS, a few solenoids, and the Circuit Opening Relay for the fuel pump share.

The MS only controls the ground. If when the MS is in place and you're not seeing a +12v reading, then you must be removing the INJ Fuse at the same time...

Did you guys jump the fuel pump to turn on in the diagnostics box? You shouldn't have removed ST_SIG, this isn't a MSPNP and it wasn't in my original instructions. If the ST_SIG fuse was pulled, it's possible the fuel pump wont turn on, even with F/P and GND jumped in your diagnostics box.
With car off and the factory computer in place the injectors get no power, soon as you crank, power is present.

This is not the case with the Megasquirt.

We removed no fuses and the fuel pump was jumped and is audible on key on.

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To be totally honest, I think its your megasquirt. I verified your harness and its fine, but the injectors are not getting triggered. If you built the MS correctly it should be working.

Did you test it on your car prior to shipping it?
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Hey Sam, thanks for the support!

I'm just getting a little frustrated by the whole thing!
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send it back and ill check it out.
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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Braineack, thanks. I left a message at a local tuner shop right down the street from me... i''ll see if they're familiar w/the MS.. if not, i'll be sending it back asap!

-Tomaj
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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^dont bother witha shop dude.

i dunno what the issue was on mine but it was stupid. Brain turned it around real quick like. He built it, let him troubleshoot it.. too many chefs in the kitchen is no good
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The issue with yours makes me face palm myself when I think about it...
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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Hey can you e-mail or PM me your address so I can send it out today?
Old Feb 27, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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I dropped it off at USPS today
Old Mar 2, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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It'll be fixed and back in the mail tomorrow. It was obvious what was wrong as soon as I lifted the cover off.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
It'll be fixed and back in the mail tomorrow. It was obvious what was wrong as soon as I lifted the cover off.
The suspense is killing me. What did you need to fix?
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i dont want to talk about it.
Old Mar 2, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
It'll be fixed and back in the mail tomorrow. It was obvious what was wrong as soon as I lifted the cover off.
Good to hear, thanks!
Old Mar 2, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
i dont want to talk about it.
ooooo what did you dooooo.
Old Mar 5, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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got the MS back today. Plugged it in, started on the first try.

I got a couple of nice big pops, the 1st couple of times i turned on the ignition, i guess my priming pulses were a bit long?

anyway, the car started and was rough until i tweaked a couple of things, but now it idles somewhat decently.

I'm going to install my WBo2 and the IAT next!
Old Mar 6, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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I bet he forgot the injector circuit.

Fess up Scott, what did you mess up?

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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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it's possible i forgot a key component of the injector circuit.
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