Beginner guide to ECU install and wiring + editable wiring diagram download
Wiring diagram editable: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rh5cyJrGfDmkzI9zL-m-KsulZFeL6aVO/view?usp=sharing
Paint.net for editing the diagram: https://www.getpaint.net/
This video is a detailed step by step guide on how to install a standalone ECU. It’s aimed at people with no previous experience doing a job like this and has the goal of demystifying the process. It covers everything including the design of the wiring diagram, tools and supplies, sensors, the wiring process itself as well as the install and physical location of the ECU and associated components. So, let’s get started
Now before we start any work on wiring, what we need to do is create a wiring diagram. A wiring diagram is by far the most important part of the job and it will be something that you will be constantly referencing throughout the install.
Now regardless of whether you use a flying lead harness or building the harness from scratch you will need some specialized tools. A really helpful tool is a set of wire stripping pliers. They enable you to quickly, neatly and consistently strip wires and this can really save time and effort because you will be stripping a minimum of 100 wires on any standalone install. The next thing you need are crimping pliers suitable for crimping small pins that go onto for thin gauge wires. You can not crimp ECU pins with something like this. The numbers on the pliers correspond to different wire gauges, but this isn’t set in stone and may vary depending on wire insulation thickness and quality. Once you crimp a few pins you will see that the quality of your crimping improves quickly. These are 20 dollar pliers I got from banggood and honestly they worked just fine for me. If you want something a bit better you can use these ones from Molex.
Once you’re ready to start wiring it’s a good idea to lay and organize everything on a nice flat surface. It’s also really helpful to out print the wiring diagram for reference on a large format paper because you’lll be looking at this a lot.
Now what you’ll essentially be doing during the wiring process is connecting the ECU connector to sensor, injector, coil and other connectors. Basically you’re joining connectors to other connectors. When it comes to connectors you should always first figure out what kind of a connector you’re working with before stripping and crimping anything. Some connectors are known as pull to seat. This means that you first pass the corresponding wire through the connector and only strip and crimp after this. The final step is pulling the wire back until the pin is seated into its slot. Other connectors maybe an opposite process, so you will strip and crimp the wire and then push it into the connector until it’s seated. So definitely check before crimping anything.
When it comes to the direction of wiring you have two choices. You can start at the engine end or the ECU end. I decided to start at the engine end. This means that you basically wire up all the sensor connectors and then organize and group all the wires and finally find a suitable place through which you enter the cabin and then connect everything into the ECU connector. I also decided to install my expandable braided wire sleeves at this point although this is not recommended until you’re sure that everything is connected properly and works as it should. I decided to ignore this because the wire sleeving can easily be opened later up for repairs and changes and because I wanted to avoid the extra work of disconnecting everything and then sleeving and then reconnecting.
I chose the cabin for the location of the ECU as it’s recommended to keep the ECU away from the temperature fluctuations and vibrations present inside the engine bay. Having the ECU in the cabin is also the most convenient location because you’ll be often hooking up with a USB cable to the ECU for tuning purposes. I bought a suitable sized aluminum plate which I drilled and taped and then painted black. I then simply bolted the ECU together with the relays and the fuse box to the plate.
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Is it possible to start a 2001 audi V8 4.2 TDI engine, Thank you
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What would a job like the one in this video Typically Cost? Im Curious doesn't have to be exact, just a ballpark figure or maybe different prices for different scenarios would be like to know the price and or prices. Thanks for sharing.
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Second video?
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thank you ❤
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Im not ready for this… amazing
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ECU.S the most Intimidating of all the. Automotive Electrical System!! Thanks for Sharing!!
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Awesome stuff. I have been an automotive electronics guy for 30 years. This system has been anticipated for years. We can now convert any carbureted engine to MPFI or whatever we want
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Does this have a diesel version?
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Sir, can you provide the ecu pinout? please sir.
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gold
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There is a reason this has so many likes.. Watch it!!!
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Thank you man.
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hi ! i make a short between positive terminal and the car body , my ecu doesn't have positive power , i put a wire to make power but i don't know how to find the broken wire to repair my car. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Do you have a link where to by this kit very nice video
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I am curious about your wiring diagram, showing that the Hall sensors should get 12v from the battery. Is that correct? My understanding is that they get 5v from the Ecu 5v reference. Can you confirm?
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I would like to ask. From the normal ecu position when we do cable extension do we need to programmer again or not? Will there be a problem with the operation of the motor?
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Mate this is an amazing video
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Can't find the next video in the series 😅
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Can this be done to any car
I have a Acura Tl 2006 3.2 with an 2008 TLS 3.5 ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ALSO ECU ITS SWAPPED WITH THE SUBFRAME Also the engine wire harness
Currently I’m not able to pass inspection due to the CEL
THE CAR DRIVES AND RUNNING BETTER THAN EVER IM IN NEW YORK
I JUST WANNA PASS INSPECTION
I have a problem in my Toyota CHR headlight ECU B2456...is there any solution...plz help
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learn a lot from this guy, explanation is top notch
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Okay! I was really excited, I was going to learn something. Then the wiring diagram came on screen, my head slumped forward and I thought " Oh shit ". That was the high point. lol
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Stupid question, but how does your stock ECU reacts when you use this standalone one ? Doest it make shit tons of alarms, believing your engine has left the chat ?
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I need the wiring diagram for the turn signals on a 2020 ford edge se
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Pritisak ulja 😂 neki naš čovik 😊 🤘
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Dear Sir, from republic of Panama. I am electronics technician and I would like repair ECUs. My mayor concern it is about the initial diagnostic when we receive the ECU from customer and the final test of ECU before deliver to customer.
Could you give some ideas of how to build an universal test unit to acomplish the task mentioned? Probably you can recommend equipment brands.
Sorry, i might've skipped some parts of the video. Do you know where in the diagram the alternator goes?
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Are there standalone ecu's for the 4afe 16v?? If not can i use a 4age 16v standalone or do i have to go with custom wiring and different ecu e.x ecu master?
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I'm not sure that was actually an appropriately sized piece of aluminum for mounting that ecu. 🤣 I'll just say I'm confident that ecu ain't going anywhere.
Love the channel professor, keep this good stuff coming.
For sensor grounds, its ok to splice it all the ground wire and connect it to the ecu ground?
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How is the process of wiring the hanress to fuse box?
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Thank you very much for sharing
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do you have for diesel engine?
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hey man, great video! i was wondering if there is a way to tune your stock ecu?! i saw that there are a lot of tuning software like ecm titanium and winOLS, but they are like 900 bucks! is there a software for free or for much less?
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Best video on e.c.u information, deserves at least 3 Billion subscribers, Thank you for posting this AWESOME video, Bless 🙂😇
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Nice video, do you have a part number for the AEM harness pins ? I need to alter the wiring on a car I bought with an AEM, but searching Molex MX123 just seems to bring up the housings
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Sir gave me contact number
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amazing work !! thanks bro you're a legend
does part 2 is coming ?
This is a good video 💯
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Fantastic video thank you very direct very nerdy everything that you need to know
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Is this standalone ECU can be used on the Diesel Engine ( Chevrolet Colorado Duramax 2.5 Diesel engine )? Presently ECU is damage and having trouble here in Indonesia as the Chevrolet shutdown their operatuons leaving their previous dealership no access to their on line Techline SPS. I am very interested ..The way installation , and the software was illustrated is awesome. Pls advise and where to order. Thank you
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Aftermarket always outshines stock, and you learn lots, like the gear heads of the past. Congrats on this channel.
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wiring diagram unavailable...
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Your channel is amazing. I'm a 50 year old Australian electrician and you did a better job than I could do explaining this 😊 Good job
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Unfortunately your Wiring Diagram is not available for download
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Thank you!
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Hi great video! just tried to download your wiring diagram file and the link has expired. Would greatly appreciate the help. Pete
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