Hi all i looking for a switch, which will work on my simtec.. I using a toggle switch at mo but a bit big and ugly and want to use somethin ele's...

be carnt find what i lookin for .. can only really find a on off switch

Can you help ?

cheers

 

May not be of much help, but there are thousands of switches on here Welcome to rswww.com

 

Speak to the mapper. I may be wrong, but I think you can set the map change feature to the rear window demister switch (or some other std fascia switch). I think you hold it in for few seconds for the map to toggle.

 

To switch maps on mine,

Hold throttle down for 10s, ignition on, check lamp flashes and the rev counter will move to 1000rpm (map1) or 2000 rpm (map2) a press of the throttle switches between maps. V-clever

 

Your local Halfords should be able to provide you with a much more OEM looking switch. We buy the Pearly Wot Not switches from our local factor, they look just like an OEM switch and fit perfectly in the spare holes in the gearbox area with no cutting reqd.

 

Dont suppose i could have this feature on my00's ecu

 

There is no need for a switch on a Simtek for swapping maps. Just follow the procedure above kindly provided by Matt.
Also, if you have gone for Launch Control there is no need for a switch for that either as the Launch can be set up to operate from the neutral position indicator and the Launch set point, duration and ignition retard can all be dialled in to the appropriate sections on the Simtek software to suit your needs.

 

I agree there is no need for a switch. But its nice to have if you want to switch maps while on the move which cant be done using the above method. so in my eyes a switch is the better option.

 

Ill have to try that but think ill still go for a switch so i can change on the fly ...

thats is clever if it does tho

 

i was told it wasnt always good to change the maps on the move as when you change the map from 1 to 2 or vv the idle control valve has to reset itself and in theory can give you a bad idle.

 

i was told it was fine.

 

it should be fine as i have been advised to do it but on some vehicles it can happen.. luck of the draw i suppose

 

The idle settings are the same on both maps.. so won't be effected.

Simon

 

your muddling ecutek.. lol

ecutek map switch is full throttle and heated rear screen toggle to on

Simon

 

it's an option in the map.. switch maps on a switch or on the throttle.. not both.

Simon

 

LOL.

Thanks for clearing that up - I knew I read it somewhere (invariably from your good self)... but got muddled up with which ECU.

P.S. Simon, you've prob noticed I had an engine rebuild in the end! Ironically the heads were fine lol... but the block was rusty and had scoring to the bores. Paul - extremely generously - sorted me a replacement refreshed block (F.o.C!) and a set of STi 3/4 forged pistons and STi 9 rods for a good price. So all good in the end (apart form the cash - although the final price was very good for a 'hybrid' STi/WRX build). Hopefully, I've got a nice little motor on my hands - good for 350bhp later on...

 

Yeh your right SI, its def on the switch .. its been programed to do so, and idle is the same ..

Sweet

 

So is that with the ignition on then?

 

No point in asking Simon (JGM) RIP he died in 2014.