Question: From what I can tell, there is about a 10deg discrepancy in ignition timing, as in the mechanical timing is 10deg more advanced which is why we’ve had to retard the ignition timing map by 10deg. I believe it has to do with me adjusting the crank angle last night. With most engine management […]
Question: Is it possible to change a map on a Cosworth or Caterham MBE ECU? Answer: All Cosworth & Caterham MBE ECUs are locked during manufacture, which means they cannot be modified in any way. You can only use our CAN mapping kit & Easimap 6 software for Real Time Viewing as an aid to […]
Question :How do I make a back up on chipfile in my ECU? Answer :Simple instructions for making a backup:1. Power up the ECU, plug in your mapping lead (which must be a proper mapping lead, NOT an RS232 extension lead).2. Open Easimap 5 programme, this should then identify your ECU and set a real-time […]
Question: Could you please confirm which input pin would be desired for a pull up or pull down 5v digital signal. Answer: The easiest way to confirm which pin is suitable is simply to plug into the ECU with the MBE985 USB/CAN interface (basic mapping equipment MBE-MAP-KIT-3-CAN). Easimap 6 will then automatically select the correct […]
Question: What is the relationship between Current Faults and Logged Faults in Easimap 6. Presumably a fault will disappear from Current Faults as soon as the condition is resolved, but does it then remain in Logged Faults? How long do they remain in Logged Faults for? And is there a way to clear or reset […]
Question: Can I put one of your ECUs on my road car? Answer: The standard management system on your road car not only controls the engine, but a mass of other accessories fitted to the car such as electric windows, central locking, lights, etc. The system is continually monitoring to see if the car in […]
Question: I have a serial based MBE system currently on my engine, which I understand is out of date now. Which system should I use now and can the existing wiring loom be used with the new ECU? Answer: The current type of ECU is the CAN based MBE9A* series, if you look on the […]
Question :Is it possible to configure your own CAN bus messages to be sent out on the CAN interface on the MBE 9A9 ECU? Is it capable of receiving CAN messages and acting on them? Answer :The CAN Bus data stream is designed for use to transmit data to either external devices, such as data […]
Powershift set-up issues Question: One of our trade customers was having problems with a powershift set-up on one of their customers cars and asked for some help, he had set up the map using the settings from another car which has worked well. The car was an Escort with a VX and Elite IL300 box […]
Question: Is it possible to change a map on a TVR? Answer: The MBE ECUs fitted to TVRs are not like the aftermarket ECUs, they are completely different in design & construction. Even if you could access the maps, adjustment to them would not have any long term effects. All TVR ECUs are designed to […]
