The new "ben's ecu mod"
01-15-2002, 12:24 PM
#44
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I GOT TO DO THIS MOD
Originally posted by SprintMax
don't know.. never tried to go above 90 mph on cruise
don't know.. never tried to go above 90 mph on cruise
01-15-2002, 12:29 PM
#45
Re: I GOT TO DO THIS MOD
i used the switch for my bottle heater now 
i don't mind the yellow light.. i think she is kinda purdy 
i don't mind the yellow light.. i think she is kinda purdy
Originally posted by JAY25
Well you guys answered a question I been wanting to post for the longest. So let me get something st8t here if I want to enjoy it without the light coming on I need a switch or an Apex ? what? I think I can figure this out but it would be nice Sprint if you post what type of switch you used and where did you buy it. Or just send me a PM chances of me ever going to CT are very slim to none.
Well you guys answered a question I been wanting to post for the longest. So let me get something st8t here if I want to enjoy it without the light coming on I need a switch or an Apex ? what? I think I can figure this out but it would be nice Sprint if you post what type of switch you used and where did you buy it. Or just send me a PM chances of me ever going to CT are very slim to none.
01-15-2002, 12:29 PM
#46
Re: I GOT TO DO THIS MOD
Originally posted by JAY25
Well you guys answered a question I been wanting to post for the longest. So let me get something st8t here if I want to enjoy it without the light coming on I need a switch or an Apex ? what? I think I can figure this out but it would be nice Sprint if you post what type of switch you used and where did you buy it. Or just send me a PM chances of me ever going to CT are very slim to none.
Well you guys answered a question I been wanting to post for the longest. So let me get something st8t here if I want to enjoy it without the light coming on I need a switch or an Apex ? what? I think I can figure this out but it would be nice Sprint if you post what type of switch you used and where did you buy it. Or just send me a PM chances of me ever going to CT are very slim to none.
01-15-2002, 06:30 PM
#48
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get a spst (single pole single throw) switch. i believe that is what you need since it is a regular on off switch. we (i work at Radio Crack) carry every type of switch possible. get a light up one so you know if its on or not 
01-15-2002, 06:34 PM
#49
Originally posted by Romeo
get a spst (single pole single throw) switch. i believe that is what you need since it is a regular on off switch. we (i work at Radio Crack) carry every type of switch possible. get a light up one so you know if its on or not
get a spst (single pole single throw) switch. i believe that is what you need since it is a regular on off switch. we (i work at Radio Crack) carry every type of switch possible. get a light up one so you know if its on or not
she lights up red
03-08-2002, 08:56 AM
#52
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wouldnt it be possible to find out what the signal coming from the pink/blue wire is both below and above the limiter, and then hook up a resistor of an appropriate value inline (to make it think youre rolling, but going slow), so you'd avoid the switch, and it would never hit the limiter, or activate the ce light?
eric
eric
03-08-2002, 09:16 AM
#53
Originally posted by nismo240sx
wouldnt it be possible to find out what the signal coming from the pink/blue wire is both below and above the limiter, and then hook up a resistor of an appropriate value inline (to make it think youre rolling, but going slow), so you'd avoid the switch, and it would never hit the limiter, or activate the ce light?
eric
wouldnt it be possible to find out what the signal coming from the pink/blue wire is both below and above the limiter, and then hook up a resistor of an appropriate value inline (to make it think youre rolling, but going slow), so you'd avoid the switch, and it would never hit the limiter, or activate the ce light?
eric
You would need a frequency generator that kept the signal to the ECU below the limited speed.
07-04-2002, 05:47 PM
#58
Originally posted by Sin
When is this limiter supposed to kick in? Is it on Canadian market Maximas as well?
I have a 98' SE 5spd, and I have hit about 205km/h or just under 130mph, and I have never had a limiter come on.
When is this limiter supposed to kick in? Is it on Canadian market Maximas as well?
I have a 98' SE 5spd, and I have hit about 205km/h or just under 130mph, and I have never had a limiter come on.
07-04-2002, 06:04 PM
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Originally posted by gtr_rider
Se, no have that problem
Se, no have that problem
BTW, for you top speed junkies out there, my Volvo easily does 265km/h or about 165mph. It is only limited by the automatic gearing. And even with that tall last gear, I still pull 1/4 times in the low 14's on 205/50/16 tires on just 15psi. When I up it too 18psi, I have run a couple high 13's before. Gotta love boost.
07-04-2002, 06:21 PM
#60
Originally posted by Sin
The longer I own this car, and stay on this board, the more I love my baby for having the things it has, i.e. VLSD, full size spare on 16" SE rim, no speed limited, etc.
BTW, for you top speed junkies out there, my Volvo easily does 265km/h or about 165mph. It is only limited by the automatic gearing. And even with that tall last gear, I still pull 1/4 times in the low 14's on 205/50/16 tires on just 15psi. When I up it too 18psi, I have run a couple high 13's before. Gotta love boost.
The longer I own this car, and stay on this board, the more I love my baby for having the things it has, i.e. VLSD, full size spare on 16" SE rim, no speed limited, etc.
BTW, for you top speed junkies out there, my Volvo easily does 265km/h or about 165mph. It is only limited by the automatic gearing. And even with that tall last gear, I still pull 1/4 times in the low 14's on 205/50/16 tires on just 15psi. When I up it too 18psi, I have run a couple high 13's before. Gotta love boost.
07-06-2002, 11:35 AM
#62
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Originally posted by mzmtg
Gosh the things I do for you people. Ok, in no way do I condone breaking any laws. I figured out how to get rid of the speed limiter on the 4th gen. Cheston & Nick, would you mind putting this in your how-to sections??
Now for the write up:
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4th Gen Maxima Speed Limiter Removal
The ECU monitors the transmission mounted speed sensor to determine vehicle speed. When the vehicle speed limit is reached, the ECU cuts the fuel flow to the engine to slow the car.
The signal path for the vehicle speed sensor is as follows:
Sensor to Speedometer
Speedometer to ECU & Cruise Control
If the signal is interupted at the actual connection to the ECU, speedometer, odometer and cruise control functions are preserved. The ECU does not recieve a vehicle speed signal, therefore it will not limit the vehicle speed.
This modification is easy. But beware, it does include mutilation of the factory ECU wiring harness...not for the sqeamish.
1.Disconnect negative battery terminal.
2.remove ECU cover from passenger side footwell.
3.Loosen bolt in center of main ECU connector.
4.Unplug main ECU connector.
5.Remove snap-on plastic cover from ECU connector.
6.Locate PINK wire with BLUE stripe. (this wire is located on the right half of the connector when plugged in)
7.Cut PINK/BLUE wire.
8.Reassemble ECU connection.
9.Reconnect negative battery terminal.
10.Drive 140mph.
This modification will cause the "check engine" light to illuminate. If you check the codes, you will get 0104 (Vehicle speed sensor fault) and 0504 (A/T conrtrol unit fault). So far there have been no drivability problems
associated with this mod.
Enjoy.
::stands up to accept accolades from max drivers around the world::
Gosh the things I do for you people. Ok, in no way do I condone breaking any laws. I figured out how to get rid of the speed limiter on the 4th gen. Cheston & Nick, would you mind putting this in your how-to sections??
Now for the write up:
________________________________
4th Gen Maxima Speed Limiter Removal
The ECU monitors the transmission mounted speed sensor to determine vehicle speed. When the vehicle speed limit is reached, the ECU cuts the fuel flow to the engine to slow the car.
The signal path for the vehicle speed sensor is as follows:
Sensor to Speedometer
Speedometer to ECU & Cruise Control
If the signal is interupted at the actual connection to the ECU, speedometer, odometer and cruise control functions are preserved. The ECU does not recieve a vehicle speed signal, therefore it will not limit the vehicle speed.
This modification is easy. But beware, it does include mutilation of the factory ECU wiring harness...not for the sqeamish.
1.Disconnect negative battery terminal.
2.remove ECU cover from passenger side footwell.
3.Loosen bolt in center of main ECU connector.
4.Unplug main ECU connector.
5.Remove snap-on plastic cover from ECU connector.
6.Locate PINK wire with BLUE stripe. (this wire is located on the right half of the connector when plugged in)
7.Cut PINK/BLUE wire.
8.Reassemble ECU connection.
9.Reconnect negative battery terminal.
10.Drive 140mph.
This modification will cause the "check engine" light to illuminate. If you check the codes, you will get 0104 (Vehicle speed sensor fault) and 0504 (A/T conrtrol unit fault). So far there have been no drivability problems
associated with this mod.
Enjoy.
::stands up to accept accolades from max drivers around the world::
How do you take the damn thing off?
08-16-2002, 07:07 PM
#65
two wires?
i have two wires with the same color code. is it the one closest to the center bolt or the one furthest from it?
both wires are pink with blue stripe and have two sliver dots. one is closer to the center than the other.
both wires are pink with blue stripe and have two sliver dots. one is closer to the center than the other.
08-16-2002, 07:21 PM
#66
just read the meat of the thread one more time and i am assuming that ben and sprint mean the pink and blue wire on the right side of the side of the connector itself.
meaning the one on the left is still on the right side of the connector.
meaning the one on the left is still on the right side of the connector.
08-17-2002, 12:26 PM
#67
Originally posted by nismo2020
just read the meat of the thread one more time and i am assuming that ben and sprint mean the pink and blue wire on the right side of the side of the connector itself.
meaning the one on the left is still on the right side of the connector.
just read the meat of the thread one more time and i am assuming that ben and sprint mean the pink and blue wire on the right side of the side of the connector itself.
meaning the one on the left is still on the right side of the connector.
08-17-2002, 03:24 PM
#69
Update:
Now BOTH of my radio shack 25 amp automotive toggle switches have broken. I had one for the speed limiter and one for the tranny's dropping resistor. On both of them, the toggle just snapped off. It's not like I was flipping them back and forth all the time either.
Anyone know of a decent toggle switch? Or maybe a rocker switch that will fit on the hole for the coin tray in my 1995 console....??
Now BOTH of my radio shack 25 amp automotive toggle switches have broken. I had one for the speed limiter and one for the tranny's dropping resistor. On both of them, the toggle just snapped off. It's not like I was flipping them back and forth all the time either.
Anyone know of a decent toggle switch? Or maybe a rocker switch that will fit on the hole for the coin tray in my 1995 console....??
08-19-2002, 10:29 AM
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08-19-2002, 10:38 AM
#72
Added to the FAQ...
08-20-2002, 08:16 AM
#76
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Re: Re: Re: UPDATE
Originally posted by mzmtg
I wasnt paying that close attention. There is only one PINK wire with a BLUE stripe on there. I went in a wrote it up a while after I did it. I'll look at it later, unless someone else wants to go make sure I got the side right...
I wasnt paying that close attention. There is only one PINK wire with a BLUE stripe on there. I went in a wrote it up a while after I did it. I'll look at it later, unless someone else wants to go make sure I got the side right...
Theres a write up of this at Maximadriver.com from what I remember it explains everything.
08-20-2002, 08:16 AM
#77
Originally posted by iregula
who goes 140 ??
who goes 140 ??