Need Microtech LT8 Wiring Advice- FC

[paul3944]

Hi,

Been busy installing the Lt-8, The only question i have is where to splice in the 12v Ign wire will the following work ?

Green check plug near battery this has 12v
or
The two power leads that run to the trailing coil packs

Any other ideas ?

Many thanks
Paul

[OLSKOOLROTAR]

Have you got the wiring diagram from microtech? I\'ve got it somewhere if that may help. I\'ll have a look.

Jase

[OLSKOOLROTAR]

I\'m assuming you are running an FD?, I\'ve had a quick look on the microtech website and they dont have the exploded diagram for the 13b, but I do I have it at work in my draw of things and stuff !!!!!

I\'ll dig it out monday morning and try and scan it etc then pm it 2 you if you need it.

Jase

D\'oh I\'ve just seen your running an FC, that shouldnt be a problem though.

[stuart wizy]

ive got full installation and wiring diagram here for mtx8 13b sequential.
I will try to scan it and post it on here paul, by the way whats happening with our nitrided plates mate???

I got my mtx8 with 10mm ign leads, digi handset, download cable and brand new bosch coils of a guy in the states for 350 quid, the map on it is of a fc drag car running t45, the wiring diagram with the instructions is easy to follow and the guys labeled all the loom wires up on mine for the fc.

[paul3944]

Thanks for the replies

I think we\'ve been blown out :mad:  by that firm for the plates will try elsewhere !

Might sound like a stupid question :confused:

Would it matter if the Microtech was mounted upside down ?
I\'m planning on mounting it on the inside of the footplate but with the lights of the unit on the right hand side so i can see them.

Would this affect the vac boost sensor?

Paul

[stuart wizy]

mount it anyway u want , the lights on the unit are on the opposite end to the loom plug and boost sensor pipe,

[cjr]

http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/S5_wiring/Engine%20Control/Turbo/
Try this link has the FC wiring diagram, For igition switched power come off the coil wiring nice and easy

[paul3944]

Excellent copied the whole file  

So,
Looking at the diagram if i tap into the coil I\'ll be o.k

Do\'s this look right before i start ?

[cjr]

If i remember correctly there is a bullet style connector that you can just jump off.

[Iwan]

Hi,

Been busy installing the Lt-8, The only question i have is where to splice in the 12v Ign wire will the following work ?

Green check plug near battery this has 12v
or
The two power leads that run to the trailing coil packs

Any other ideas ?

Many thanks
Paul

on my installations (many) I allways used 12V from the coils with no problems.

REgards
Iwan

[paul3944]

Thanks Everyone got it finished today :cool

Only one snag which nearly resulted in a good boot to the wing :Hammer
 
Could\'nt get the unit to power up checked all connections - banged head on bonnet a couple of times - bad back from being stooped over under the bonnet all day.

Studied the Wiring diagrams till my eyes bled :2Mad
Six hours later from checking my work - The Engine 15amp fuse was blown :rollin

Powered up steady green light no errors on the sensors confirmed this with my laptop  

Shame I\'m away now for a few weeks can\'t get to play with it

Many thanks
Paul