Filed Under (Toyota) by admin on 13-01-2011
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This How-to is based of the 2006 Toyota Corolla LE Step 1. Disconnect battery lead because of air bag sensors [Note: you WILL lose all of your radio presets…so you might want to write them down before moving forward.] Step 2. Pop off trim around shifter stick (I just lifted it up form the bottom with my finger nails) Step 3. Disconnect the Aux power, (not necessary, but it gets stuff out of the way) it just pulls right off Step 4. Remove center knob on the A/C panel (Just pull it straight out). Remove Phillips screw behind the knob this is the only screw that has to come out (in addition to the 4 radio screws) Step 5. Pull the a/c console forward. It’s a tight fit but it’s only held by clips. This was the most difficult part for me because I didn’t want to break anything. It eventually released after pulling with constant pressure. I found that pulling from the inside of the knob helped allot. Once the top part was off, pulling from the right edge of the console released the rest of it. Step 6. Disconnect these 4 Cables. Once you have done so the whole center console comes right out (make sure that the car is in neutral or else the shifter will be in the way and you won’t be able to take out the center console.) (I don’t think this step is necessary but again, it gives you more room to work and the doesn’t take any time at all to do so) (What it looks like then the shifter plate and the center console are removed)
Filed Under (Toyota) by admin on 13-01-2011
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1.1) Gently pry trim panel from around car stereo and pocket releasing clips. All clips release with pry pressure. 2.1) Remove one exposed screw below on left of car stereo. 3.1) Remove one exposed screw below on right of car stereo. 4.1) Remove AC control knob. 5.1) Remove remaining two knobs from AC control. 6.1) Remove one exposed screw from left AC control knob cavity. 7.1)Remove one exposed screw from right AC control knob cavity. 8.1) Grasp left and right edge of dash trim panel above car stereo. 9.1) Pull panel from dash releasing clips. 10.1) Tilt bottom of panel up for access, release triggers on connectors to disconnect. 11.1) Remove panel and set to side.
Filed Under (Mitsubishi) by admin on 05-01-2011
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2 Pre-Installation Before installing theVi-PEC VX ECU into the vehicle some pre-installation checks must be performed. 2.1 Injector Impedance Injector impedance is important and needs consideration before installing the ECU. 2.1.1 Mitsubishi ECUs The Mitsubishi VX Plug-In ECU is NOT designed to be used directly with low impedance injectors. All models this ECU is designed for are fitted with low impedance injectors from factory. Current through low impedance injectors is reduced by the use of factory fitted injector ballast resisters. This means that the ECU is plug-in compatible with factory fitted injector combinations on all models. DO NOT remove the factory fitted ballast resisters. 3 Installation This guide provides information on correctly and safely installing your new Vi-PEC VX Plug- In ECU. 3.1 ECU Handling Procedures
Filed Under (Mitsubishi) by admin on 24-12-2010
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Mitsubishi Lancer FWD 2001 and up Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000 and up Estimated Installation Time: 30-45 Minutes Tools Required: -Philips head screwdriver -8mm wrench -10mm wrench -12mm wrench -8mm, 10mm, and 12mm sockets and ratchet -Bench vise -Grinder 1. Carefully unscrew the stock shift knob. 2. Remove ashtray and screw beneath it. 3. Remove two screws from inside the center console storage compartment. 4. Lift up on the rear section of the center console and unclip it from the front section. 5. Remove plastic screw from the driver’s side of the center console (near the gas pedal). Remove the plastic cover and the pop rivet beneath it. Then remove the two screws at the rear of the console (were hidden by the rearward part of the center console that was removed). 6. Unclip plastic connector at the rear of the console. Remove entire center console. 7. Loosen and remove the bolts at the front and rear of the plastic assembly. Note the order these parts are in as they must be replaced in the same order later in the installation. The front bolt does not need to be completely removed from the plastic assembly, only pulled out enough to allow the top part of the plastic assembly to be lifted off. Now remove the top of the assembly exposing the top of the shifter main pivot ball. 8. Remove the clip on the bottom of the shifter, which connects it to the lower shifter cable. Remove the plastic pivot cup from the lower shifter cable. Also remove the clip attaching the left side shifter cable to the shifter arm. The stock shifter can now be removed. 9. For an Evolution 8 follow this step: using a grinder, shave down the sides of the counterweight / boot support in order to remove the white plastic cup. This in no way damages the stock shifter and it is still usable after the procedure. This enables you to remove the white plastic retaining ring without any cutting.
Filed Under (Mitsubishi) by admin on 20-12-2010
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Fitting a Mitsubishi ECU The following steps outline the installation procedure: 1. Remove the factory ECU from the vehicle: Ensure the key is in the OFF position. The factory ECU is located on the left A pillar about 30cm above the floor. Unplug the wiring harness from the factory ECU. Remove the 6mm bolts (10mm socket) that retain the ECU and remove the ECU from the vehicle. DO NOT touch the exposed pins in the factory ECU connector. 2. Remove the factory ECUs circuit board from its enclosure: Ensure you are following the given anti-static guidelines and ARE WEARING A CONDUCTIVE WRIST STRAP connected to a conductive working surface. Using four small flat bladed screwdrivers, carefully pry apart the four plastic lugs retaining the ECUs header plate into the case. Some force may be required to remove the circuit board from the case as it may be partially glued to the inside. Remove the circuit board by removing the retaining screws. Hold it only by the plastic header and place it aside. 3. Connect the ECU USB tuning cable and the expansion loom if required. 4. Fit the Vi-PEC Plug-In ECU, there are several options depending on the vehicle: · EVO IV to VIII – If fitting to a short case, CAREFULLY snap the PCB extension off. It may be necessary to use a sharp knife to first score the break off points. Place the factory ECU in the packaging your Vi-PEC ECU came in for its protection. Carefully fit the supplied aluminium end plate to the enclosure. Make sure the end plate is fitted to allow any cables to exit on the left side of the header. · EVO IX – Place the factory ECU in the packaging your Vi-PEC ECU came in for its protection. Carefully fit the supplied aluminium end plate to the enclosure. Make sure the end plate is fitted to allow any cables to exit on the left side of the header. · All Others proceed to step 5 5. Install the Vi-PEC ECU circuit board into the enclosure, then fit the enclosure into the vehicle. 6. Connect the ECU to the factory wiring loom. 7. Do NOT attempt to start the vehicle. Proceed to read through the remaining sections of this manual first.