I've done a search which was really helpful, but I wanted to make sure there wasn't an easy way.
I need to the remove the 112mph limiter on an n/a MK2 with a Jap ECU.
I am, not bothered about wether the speedo works or not, I simply want the limiter gone. I can remove the gearbox speed sensor wire but I also appear to loose the power steering. Is there another simple way other than fitting a de-limter/converter?
Thanks
Quick de-limiter question - MK2 N/A
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Quick de-limiter question - MK2 N/A
Last edited by SteveHo on Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:38 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Quick de-limiter question - MK2 N/A
There's no really easy way, sorry. If you remove the speedo pulse then the ECU will throw an error code while driving. I'm surprised your PAS stops working - I'd expect it to not switch off at high speed.
The cheapest and easiest way to sort it out in your situation is to fit a kph/mph converter at the ECU to raise the limit from 112mph/180kph to 180mph.
The cheapest and easiest way to sort it out in your situation is to fit a kph/mph converter at the ECU to raise the limit from 112mph/180kph to 180mph.
Re: Quick de-limiter question - MK2 N/A
Thanks for the quick reply.
Any advice on the best place to get a converter at the ECU?
P.S. Is it simply an error code that doesn't affect any areas of the engine/peformance or will the error code also reduce other engine peformance aspects - I may not have driven the car long enough to get the error code.
Any advice on the best place to get a converter at the ECU?
P.S. Is it simply an error code that doesn't affect any areas of the engine/peformance or will the error code also reduce other engine peformance aspects - I may not have driven the car long enough to get the error code.
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Re: Quick de-limiter question - MK2 N/A
As shinny says, fit a delimiter (fits behind instrument cluster).
Out of interest, what's the problem with doing the job properly?
Out of interest, what's the problem with doing the job properly?
Re: Quick de-limiter question - MK2 N/A
Ok, thanks.
No problem, just I have an imminent testday and I am struggling for time so was after a quick solution in the short term.
No problem, just I have an imminent testday and I am struggling for time so was after a quick solution in the short term.
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Re: Quick de-limiter question - MK2 N/A
Plenty on ebay, and easy to fit.
If you don't care about CEL on, error codes etc, cut the purple/white wire at the ECU.
If you don't care about CEL on, error codes etc, cut the purple/white wire at the ECU.
Re: Quick de-limiter question - MK2 N/A
Hi there
I have a convertor for sale. U might need another member to help with the wiring but if you give me £8 il get it deliverd.
I have a convertor for sale. U might need another member to help with the wiring but if you give me £8 il get it deliverd.
Re: Quick de-limiter question - MK2 N/A
Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:Plenty on ebay, and easy to fit.
If you don't care about CEL on, error codes etc, cut the purple/white wire at the ECU.
Thanks. Other than throwing a code/CEL I assume it does not hinder any other engine function/performance?
Garrett - PM sent.