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Forum: DIY PROM
08-23-2007, 07:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,384
Posted By brennanw

Re: Random Stall Out (TBI)

This isn't a stock application. I'm using a Painless harness for my EFI and the system is installed in a 1956 Willys truck. I had all of my ground wires tied into a single heavy gauge ground wire...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-22-2007, 09:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,384
Posted By brennanw

Re: Random Stall Out (TBI)

I was going back through my old posts and figured that it might be helpful to post the solution to this problem.

The stalling turned out to be a result of a bad ground.
Forum: DIY PROM
06-20-2004, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By brennanw

Interesing. WinALDL lists this a one of the MW2...

Interesing. WinALDL lists this a one of the MW2 error codes. I'm not using a VSS so I'm not sure how it would be getting a signal. :confused:
Forum: DIY PROM
06-19-2004, 05:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By brennanw

VSS Pulse Occured

Looking at my WinALDL data, I can't figure out what "Vss Pulse Occured" represents. Can anyone here explain this to me?
Forum: DIY PROM
06-19-2004, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,384
Posted By brennanw

Update: Looks like this problem might be...

Update:

Looks like this problem might be related to battery voltage. I've noticed that my battery voltage starts out, when cold, around 14 volts. Then, after driving around a while, the battery...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-14-2004, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,384
Posted By brennanw

Resistance seems fine at 1.6 each. The ign...

Resistance seems fine at 1.6 each. The ign module is less than 500 miles old but it wouldn't be too surprising for it to be bad already. I'm using a home converted 4 pin to 7 pin HEI. Yesterday I...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-12-2004, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,384
Posted By brennanw

Random Stall Out (TBI)

I took the beast out for a long highway run today and was plagued with stalling problems. It seemed to occur randomly and could not be duplicated on demand. Any RPM, and speed; it didn't matter. ...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-07-2004, 10:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 976
Posted By brennanw

If you stomp on it hard enough you're going to...

If you stomp on it hard enough you're going to get spark advance (PE) not retard. On the 7747 you can set the %TPS threshold for PE and therefore limit when PE will occur.
Forum: DIY PROM
06-06-2004, 10:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 976
Posted By brennanw

I still use WinALDL for my data logging. But for...

I still use WinALDL for my data logging. But for tuning tip in AE, I don't even bother looking at the log data because, as you said, it's too slow. With RT tuning, I can tune tip in by the seat of...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-05-2004, 07:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,297
Posted By brennanw

That's some very good info. Thanks! I'll...

That's some very good info. Thanks! I'll probably continue using my old 2732s until they're all dead but as least I now know how to use the G2.
Forum: DIY PROM
06-05-2004, 07:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 976
Posted By brennanw

"Tip in" requires just the right amount of spark...

"Tip in" requires just the right amount of spark and fuel. It seems, in my experience, that tip in is more sensitive to the spark/fuel combination that any other driving condition. The tables I...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-05-2004, 04:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 976
Posted By brennanw

Hey, I see that we're neighbors. I had the same...

Hey, I see that we're neighbors. I had the same problem with my rig for about 1yr. I recently bought a Romulator and now I almost have my system perfectly tuned. The fuel and spark combination at...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-05-2004, 11:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,297
Posted By brennanw

I actually already have that adapter but I'm not...

I actually already have that adapter but I'm not sure how to use it with a $42 BIN. So it's just sitting on my shelf collecting dust.

$42 = 4K
UV EPROM 2732 = 4K

29C256 = 256K

It's my...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-05-2004, 10:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,297
Posted By brennanw

Thanks for the additional info. I've only used...

Thanks for the additional info. I've only used the hardware/software that I listed so I can't comment on the others you listed.

However, I do have one question...Is there such a thing as a 4K, 24...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-04-2004, 11:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By brennanw

Did you ever get this one figured out?

Did you ever get this one figured out?
Forum: DIY PROM
06-04-2004, 11:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,297
Posted By brennanw

Hallelujah!!!

Holly crap! The Romulator is worth its weight in gold! In my opinion, beginners shouldn't even try tuning without using a Romulator (or something similar). In fact, if there are any beginners...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-21-2004, 06:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,297
Posted By brennanw

I got my Romulator back from George yesterday. I...

I got my Romulator back from George yesterday. I tried it out today and it appears to be working perfectly. George said it had a bad address chip.
Forum: DIY PROM
05-06-2004, 09:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,297
Posted By brennanw

Thanks for the input guys. I'm sending my...

Thanks for the input guys. I'm sending my Romulator back tomorrow.

Another tidbit I learned from this...

Intronics = The manufacturer.

Transtronics = The distributor.

George works for...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-04-2004, 03:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,297
Posted By brennanw

I called Transtronics/Intronics today and had a...

I called Transtronics/Intronics today and had a somewhat strange conversation with George. I've never spoken to George before but I think I must have caught the guy on a bad day. For a first...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-03-2004, 09:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,297
Posted By brennanw

:confused:

:confused:
Forum: DIY PROM
05-03-2004, 08:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,297
Posted By brennanw

Ok, thanks. I suppose that tells me that my...

Ok, thanks. I suppose that tells me that my Romulator is bad.
Forum: DIY PROM
05-03-2004, 12:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,297
Posted By brennanw

:confused: You have me stumped with that...

:confused: You have me stumped with that comment. Are you saying that I have to add 32K of FFs to my bin for the Romulator to work? Or can I just program the romulator with my 4K bin without...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-02-2004, 08:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,297
Posted By brennanw

Since there isn't any activity with this thread...

Since there isn't any activity with this thread yet...I'll ask a different question that should be easier to answer.

Can I use a 4K bin with the romulator or do I have to expand the bin to a...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-01-2004, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,297
Posted By brennanw

Romulator Problems

I'm using a Moates 28 to 24 pin adapter with my Romulator (brand new). I can program the Romulator with RT-tuner or the xtronics software and then read my $42 bin using my pocket programmer. I then...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-06-2004, 08:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,939
Posted By brennanw

AFIK, the O2 voltages should fluctuate between...

AFIK, the O2 voltages should fluctuate between ~0.2V - ~0.8V. This is called cross counting. The faster is cross counts, the better the O2 sensor (from what I've read about this). My Bosch stopped...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-02-2004, 09:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,939
Posted By brennanw

...as in Delco?

...as in Delco?
Forum: DIY PROM
04-02-2004, 09:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,939
Posted By brennanw

Just learned a lesson with Bosch O2

Well, I learned my lesson today with Bosch O2 sensors. Bought a new one about 3 months ago (part# 13942) and it's already dead. It's a heated O2. Does anyone here know of a good substitute? It...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-27-2004, 09:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 355
Posted By brennanw

Need some local help.

Any of you local guys willing to come by my place an help me tune my rig? I'm reaching the maximum level of frustration that I can handle. I'm very close to scrapping my TBI system and forking over...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-26-2004, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 678
Posted By brennanw

I had the same problem a while back. You need to...

I had the same problem a while back. You need to increase the baud rate by using the "configuration" button.
Forum: DIY PROM
03-23-2004, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 392
Posted By brennanw

Have you tried swapping out the computer with a...

Have you tried swapping out the computer with a spare?
Forum: DIY PROM
03-19-2004, 05:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 685
Posted By brennanw

A quote here from the famous RBob: "If you...

A quote here from the famous RBob:

"If you have a manual leave the park/neutral switch line open. The ECM needs to see that the vehicle is in drive in order to control the idle speed via the Idle...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-19-2004, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,000
Posted By brennanw

Thanks guys. This isn't looking very promising. ...

Thanks guys. This isn't looking very promising. All he wants to do at this point is see if he can log data from the diagnostic port (the ALDL on our systems). There must be some sort of data being...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-18-2004, 09:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,000
Posted By brennanw

Toyota EFI (22RE)

Do any of you know much about Toyota EFI. Specifically the EFI systems found on 22RE motors? My DIY EFI stories have rubbed off on one of my coworkers and now he wants to do some data logging on...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-08-2004, 11:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By brennanw

Sorry about that. It's a WinALDL tab delimited...

Sorry about that. It's a WinALDL tab delimited log file. Here it is in Excel format.

Log File (http://www.billys56willys.com/temp/acsw_007-NewTPS.xls)

The idle MAP is about 42-43 KPa. I've...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-07-2004, 10:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By brennanw

Alright here's some links to the files. ...

Alright here's some links to the files.


BIN (http://www.billys56willys.com/temp/acsw_007.bin)


Log File (http://www.billys56willys.com/temp/acsw_007-NewTPS.txt)
Forum: DIY PROM
03-07-2004, 07:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By brennanw

I've done both. I have moved just the TPS and I...

I've done both. I have moved just the TPS and I have moved the TPS by moving the throttle. In either case more fuel is sprayed.

I replaced the TPS today with a brand new one. I didn't think it...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-07-2004, 11:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,639
Posted By brennanw

Either way will work because all you're doing in...

Either way will work because all you're doing in the preceding steps is driving in the IAC pintle and then disconnecting it so it will stay closed. The key step now is to remove the jumper clip...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-07-2004, 11:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By brennanw

I've been told that I shouldn't even try to tune...

I've been told that I shouldn't even try to tune AE until I get spark and VE tuned. I've been doing a lot of searching and I have found that surging is very common on TBIs and that there are many...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-07-2004, 11:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,639
Posted By brennanw

Re: Re: Re: 7747: IAC vs Coolant Temp & RPM vs Coolant Temp

AFAIK, yes. Remove the clip (jumper) before you start the engine. That's how I've been doing it.
Forum: DIY PROM
03-05-2004, 11:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By brennanw

Well, thanks to RBob I just about have this one...

Well, thanks to RBob I just about have this one solved. In this thread (https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=225984) RBob explained that Pin B10 should be left open when...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-05-2004, 09:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,639
Posted By brennanw

RBob - You da man! I finally got some free time...

RBob - You da man! I finally got some free time to try B10 open and it worked! Started on a cold start. It warmed up very smoothly and idled right at 700 RPM, which is where I have it set via the...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-03-2004, 08:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,639
Posted By brennanw

I haven't had time yet to try out the system with...

I haven't had time yet to try out the system with B10 open. However, I would like to review the CL idle logic in the hac. Would you have to have a list of labels (in the ASDZ hac) for the logic...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-29-2004, 11:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Posted By brennanw

Re: Re: Limp home mode causes

Got any idea what mode is used when the timing wire is disconnected for setting the base timing?
Forum: DIY PROM
02-29-2004, 10:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,639
Posted By brennanw

RBob, this statement caught my attention. I have...

RBob, this statement caught my attention. I have my system wired so that the ECM always thinks the vehicle is in park/neutral. I did this because I'm using a manual trans and because I'm not using...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-27-2004, 08:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,639
Posted By brennanw

Re: 7747: IAC vs Coolant Temp & RPM vs Coolant Temp

It's my understanding that IAC vs CT is used at start up and when warming up in Open Loop. Once in Closed Loop the ECM takes over the IAC to control things such as idle RPM.

The RPM vs CT (aka...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-26-2004, 09:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,679
Posted By brennanw

Is that plotter a custom OCX that you bought or...

Is that plotter a custom OCX that you bought or is it something you built?
Forum: DIY PROM
02-25-2004, 10:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 732
Posted By brennanw

Interesting idea. I'll give it a try. Thanks.

Interesting idea. I'll give it a try. Thanks.
Forum: DIY PROM
02-24-2004, 11:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 886
Posted By brennanw

Re: Ebay ALDL Cables?

I've been using this cable on a 7747 for quite some time now and have not had any problems. My only complaint is that the serial connector didn't come with a hood (see pic below). Hoods are cheap...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-24-2004, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,171
Posted By brennanw

Thanks! That link is just what I needed. At...

Thanks! That link is just what I needed. At this point it is quite a bit over my head but so was chip burning in the not so distant past. I'm looking forward to giving this method a try. Hats off...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-24-2004, 08:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 732
Posted By brennanw

I only had a about 20min to work on this last...

I only had a about 20min to work on this last night so I only got to try one BIN. I made the changes that you suggested but it didn't get any better. In fact it idled quite rich. I'm going to...
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