Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 11:33:20 -0400
Reply-To: Dave Katsuki <dkatsuki@WORLD.STD.COM>
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From: Dave Katsuki <dkatsuki@WORLD.STD.COM>
Subject: Re: Tiico conversion issues....
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Tom,
What program are you using for 1551/2 emulation? I assume 1551/2 is ODB-II?
I needed a scan tool for my 96 Passat and recently got an ODB-II scan
program and interface
from www.obd-2.com that runs on a PC laptop and can interface with any
ODB-II ECU
(any US car after 96 must be ODB-II compatible). Works quite well , but
naturally has no VW-specific customization, so
one would need to hand-enter the codes to set up for the specific engine
config., which you apparently need to do when
installing a new ECU
Dave
90 Westy
96 Passat
87 Golf
87 Golf GTI
At 12:44 PM 6/27/01 -0500, selten2 wrote:
>Adam,
> Until you hook the car up to a 1551/1552 Tool, you will run
>rough with a big flat spot around the rpm's you mentioned. Forget the dealer
>unless you have one with a tech who will think outside his little box. Try a
>smaller shop and tell them that this is set up just like a new 2.0L
>Golf,Jetta etc.... I downloaded the Motronic manual from Tiico's site just
>to give the Monkey lads with the 1551 one less excuse to not attempt this .
>Once you have access to this tool ,It erases any fault codes and then it
>sets the basic setting which should eliminate the rough spot .
> As for the Carbon can ,I have not plumbed it into the system yet.
>Where are you at? I have a program that emulates all the functions of the
>1551 . I got tired of the glazed over eyes when the techs were presented
>with a Vanagon with a I-4 with a modern Motronic system. Now I just take
>care of it myself. If you are near maybe we can hook up.
>Good luck!
>Tom Czerniak
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Adam Brooks" <adambrooks@MINDSPRING.COM>
>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 2:02 PM
>Subject: Tiico conversion issues....
>
>
> > Listees:
> >
> > I recently completed my Tiico conversion to my '86 Syncro. I made a few
>modifications to the kit as I installed, but did nothing radical.
> >
> > Here is the problem.... I fired it up, and it idles fine. When i bring it
>up to 2500 RPMs or so, the it begins to miss and sputter. Looking at the
>timing with a timing light, the timing appears to jump around when this
>happens. I double-checked all the connections, and didn't find anything
>loose or disconnected. I suspect the knock sensor, or the sensor on the
>cooling neck at the block, but have been unable to coordinate someone with a
>VAG1551/1552 to hook to it and look for fault codes. A call to our local
>dealer resulted in a resounding "Duh?" As they informed me that only Diesel
>Vanagons came with an inline engine..... typical..... Any thoughts?
> >
> > Also, how did you convertees hook up the charcoal cannister - one line
>goes to manifold vacuum, and one goes to throttle vacuum, but the throttle
>body is not tapped for a vacuum port....
> >
> > Thanks for your assistance.
> >
> >
> > Adam Brooks
> > ------------------------
> > '59 Euro Type 1
> > '57 Euro Type 2
> > '86 Westy Syncro (now Tiico'ed)
> > www.mindspring.com/~adambrooks/buspage.htm
> > (in bad need of update!)
> >
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