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From: "Christopher Barber" <CBarber@TexasAttorney.net>
To: "flyrotary" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: ECU/EM upgraded...a couple of questions
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 07:48:37 -0600
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I got my ECU and EM back yesterday and installed the ECU. It was really nice
to have the upgrade that allows diagnostic modes. Hit the button and you can
really hear the injectors clicking as if you are at 3000 RPM's.  Very
reassuring

The engine started after only a couple of minutes the first time and then
started easily after that. As a matter of fact, it is stopping the engine
that has been curious. I will turn the fuel pump off but the engine will
continue to run for several minutes after the pumps are off (I can still
kill the system by flicking the coils/injectors off but I believe this can
lead to flooding and is "bad form"). Actually, the engine really sound nice
just before it does stop due to fuel starvation....yeah, I think I am
running really rich 'cause when I lean, it really smoothes out.

I am having a another problem though which is really bugging me. I can't
seem to get the EM (Engine Monitor) to come online. The screen remains
blank. This is the same as was happening before I sent it and the ECU back
to Tracy for upgrade. Tracy ok'ed the units, but my screen is still blank.
It seems to not be getting any power.  I have checked and rechecked the
wires. I do NOT have all the sensors hooked up yet, but it is my
understanding that all you should need is power and the data in/data out and
you should get some base readings.

I was stupidly careful about having all power disconnected and made a
cursory investigation as to the grounds before time ran out.  Does the unit
have an "on" switch that I am missing, or does it come up when ships power
is applied?

Please, what am I missing? I would really like to see what is actually
happening in my engine. I would also feel ok to run it longer if the reading
seem "normal"....or at least workable. But, until I can get the monitor up
the engine tweaking is limited.

I was only able to "play" with it a few minutes before I had to go home and
go to bed (4:30 am comes very early, and yes, I work weekends.....but I am
off tomorrow and Tuesday <yea>), so I still need to investigate. However,
anything obvious that jumps out at y'all that could help is appreciated.

Thanks again.

All the best,

Chris

Christopher Barber
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