MS1 build issue - rpm tests
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Splitime, try this: Open MegaTune with the MS connected and the stim disconnected from the MS, go to Basic Settings -> Codebase and Output Functions and in "Wheel Decoder (eg 36-1)" choose "Off" and in "EDIS" choose "EDIS". Disconnect the MS from power and power up the MS again (to force a restart).
DO NOT CONNECT THE STIM! Use a regular 12V supply, and put a string of wire in pin 24 of the DB37 connector (this is the tach input - I suppose you have done the pullup resistor mod, yes? Don't do this if you haven't put the pullup resistors!). Now, with the other side of the wire, quickly tap onto a nearby ground several times. This should register RPMs in MegaTune.
DO NOT CONNECT THE STIM! Use a regular 12V supply, and put a string of wire in pin 24 of the DB37 connector (this is the tach input - I suppose you have done the pullup resistor mod, yes? Don't do this if you haven't put the pullup resistors!). Now, with the other side of the wire, quickly tap onto a nearby ground several times. This should register RPMs in MegaTune.
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I got a 9v 300mA power supply. Outputs more like 10v though. Quality radioshack stuff
No help with it inplace of the 9v battery. I'll try the suggestions from Reverent now and see. (although, ive built the MSI v3.0 to the specifications of the megasquirt build. ... not sure about the pullup resistor stuff... I'll wait until someone posts more info. Also, I don't have the specific menus that Reverent is talking of.... I've got megasquirt v2.25)
Just in case... does anyone have the info of the gentleman who's offered to trouble shoot the MS systems for an hourly rate? I'm about ready for that... I'd like to get the MS working before I get into the heavy fabrication ahead of me.
No help with it inplace of the 9v battery. I'll try the suggestions from Reverent now and see. (although, ive built the MSI v3.0 to the specifications of the megasquirt build. ... not sure about the pullup resistor stuff... I'll wait until someone posts more info. Also, I don't have the specific menus that Reverent is talking of.... I've got megasquirt v2.25)
Just in case... does anyone have the info of the gentleman who's offered to trouble shoot the MS systems for an hourly rate? I'm about ready for that... I'd like to get the MS working before I get into the heavy fabrication ahead of me.
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btw, i don't connect to ecu when its set to MSnS extras. I get errors with MSnS. With MS1 in the config I can connect and get all but RPM (at the test spot in the MS buildup just past RPM component installing).
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So... anyone know the guy that does MS troubleshooting?
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Yup, clock tics. And the things in the build prior to RPM work... just not rpm :(.
So... I've reheated joints, cleaned with acetone and whatnot....
Random Q... should the lights in the Stim be lighting up?
So... I've reheated joints, cleaned with acetone and whatnot....
Random Q... should the lights in the Stim be lighting up?
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It has not... its been checked over, reheated and cleaned, the rpm pots confirmed proper and such... but beyond that... nope.
Heck, I'd be willing to ship the stim out to someone to test.... its not mine, but the gentleman who loaned me it to build for him... would probably like confirmation.
I'm going nuts at this point.... i have a ton of fabrication to do... and would love to crank it out some weekend soon and start the car up at the end of the day
Heck, I'd be willing to ship the stim out to someone to test.... its not mine, but the gentleman who loaned me it to build for him... would probably like confirmation.
I'm going nuts at this point.... i have a ton of fabrication to do... and would love to crank it out some weekend soon and start the car up at the end of the day
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No outputs of any sort built.