Hi all,

I have just rexcently purchased my second subaru, first one was a uk turbo WRX 1999 and gutted when i sold it,

So....

I chopped in my BMW and got me a bugeye WRX 2001.

There is an ECU controller in the middle/top of the dash i have never seen this before and wonder if anyone can help?

It is currently not on? i have been give a lead to it?

Is it worth keeping?

what does it do apart from the obvious?

Thanks

 

Does it say anything on it to give us a clue, the extra's I have on my dash are a SECS monitor (gives out ECU info), defi controller, and a AVCR (boost controller)......all have the make and model

Shaun

 

so, i just went to look at it, its ECU Data Monitor (PSI3 Automotive Technology)

That make sense?

 

Yep.......That's what I've got. It plugs into the OBD II port under the dash and interrogates the ECU for info and displays it. Can be fitted with extra sensors for oil temp and pressure as well.

Can read codes and re-set the ECU so deffo worth keeping as the ECU was DENSO's first for the impreza and a bit buggy LOL

It should come on with the ignition, if not try pressing the buttons at the bottom right.

Shaun

 

Similar is Scan Gauge,which have similar function as PSi3

http://www.scangauge.com/



Jura

 

as an aside the company that made them ceased trading a few years ago so if it's truly broken then there's little chance of repair

Shaun

 

i have similar thing in mine.got a techtom mdm 100 which reads everything the ecu handles.very handy to have.

 

Thank for advice,

I'll try plug it in, if its dead then will it be harmful removing it?

 

No harm at all, all it does is read the ECU and provide info and warnings and has no actual "control" over the ECU apart from resetting.

As people have said very useful to have

Shaun

 

I managed to get the lead in to back of the ECU Controller (on the dash) but cant see where the other end plugs in too?

Help is appreciated..

 

Under the steering wheel just above where your right knee cap would be...........looks like an oversize USB Port

Shaun

 

Excellent, will this involve removal of dash etc?

 

Nope............it's just a plug. I'll go and take a pic of mine..........


Shaun

 

Tinypic not playing the game......have you got an e-mail address I can send them to

Shaun

 

Ha.......should be a pic of my dash



Shaun

 

The plug under the dash......blimey the car needs a clean



Shaun

 

That's excatly the same as mine.

I located the plug under steering wheel to find it missing, the slot is there but no connections, I had a deep look under the steering rack and found nothing!!

How bloody weird...!

Another question, if the ecu has been mapped and you reset it via this unit, would it put the ecu back to standard? Don't want to be doing that...!

Also is it possible to take a pic of the end that connects under steering wheel and the connection type under steering wheel?

Your help is much apppppreciated....

 

I'll take a few pics later.........it's bath time The re-set just clears fault codes and the learning side of the ECU. It can't actually re-map anything as the map is held on EPROM which the unit can't change.

Shaun

 

just take the undertray off and look. i wouldnt be surprised if they pushed the connector up in behind so that the plug & cable is also kept in behind the undertray

 

yeah i had a good look under there, could not see anything...

Now for some unknown reason my 'A' pillar gauges lights are not working... AAHHHHHH

Im heading on my holidays tomorrow so ill sort when i get back.. gonna have to drive a Chevy whilst im out in the states, GUTTED..!

 

Hi

Best of luck with the chevvy.......I've had a couple in the states and way better than Fords LOL

If Tinypic is working there should be a pic of the OBD Plug, the cable and one of my cockpit..here goes LOL





[IMG]http://i54.tinypic.com/2s16mhw.j



Shaun

 

thanks, i know what im looking for now....

Im driving it from LA to vegas so should be fun.

Thats a lovely car and thanks for all your help.

 

Do you manage to unplug anything when you push the clutch down?

JohnD

 

Tucked all the wiring back in place yesterday in a car park in Penrith

Shaun