Nissan ECU Tuning

NewKleer · Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 159 Location: Sydney

Edit: Have release ECUTalk v1.3 - see page 3

Have finally released a version of my pocket pc consult software. Most of the features are similar to the desktop edition.

http://www.ecutalk.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=45

MichaS14a · Joined: 03 Feb 2006 Posts: 9 Location: Germany

This is really amazing! Many thanks!!!

I don't want to buy an Info-Software for 600$ only to show some ECU Informations on my PDA. Also I don't want my laptop all the time in my car (its to big Very Happy

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Now I need an adapter from my PDA-to-Serial then I can try your Software. Do you have a suggestion, which adapter I must buy? I have an HP iPaQ 5550.

I have a Nissan S14a (European Version). When I have tested your Software I will post the results.

Cheers
Michael

NewKleer · Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 159 Location: Sydney

this post: http://batboard.batlabs.com/viewtopic.php?p=196458#196458

appears to say that all thats needed to use serial device on 5550 is the null modem adaptor (and gender changer if you dont get the right null modem). you might want to search yourself to be sure, although it seems most HP/ipaq pocket pc's only need the null modem on the serial sync. of course u want a car charger too if you want to permanently mount it in car

if thats corrent, then you're probably after this if u dont have a serial sync cable:
http://www.expansys.com.au/product.asp?code=109386
and the null modem male-male (so u dont need gender changer):
http://www.expansys.com.au/product.asp?code=3011213

check for a expansys site closer to you (seems like they have a diff site for every country in the world just about!)

MichaS14a · Joined: 03 Feb 2006 Posts: 9 Location: Germany

Thank you for your answer. Do you think that this cable might work?

http://www.haid-services.de/pd1013899970.htm?defaultVariants=search0_EQ_iPAQ%252038xx%252039xx%252054xx_AND_%7BEOL%7D&categoryId=34

This cable is for connecting a serial GPS-Mouse to the PDA with power supply for the PDA itself.

I will try to translate the Information about the cable (please don't laugh, my english is not very good.... Embarassed

):

"With this cable you can transmit data from your existing GPS mouse to your PocketPC/PDA. At the same time the PocketPC/PDA is loaded and the mouse is supplied with power.
The current supply is laid out as High power variant - you do not have current problems with this cable compared with normal adaptor cables (important with the enterprise with CF Jacket with Microdrive or other Jackets without own current supply)
The connection for the GPS mouse takes place over a DB9-male plug and a PS/2-female socket."

I think if I can use a serial GPS mouse I must also able to use the serial Datacable to the ECU. The powercable for the GPS mouse is then unused and superfluous. Do you agree with this?

RomChip200 · Joined: 27 Nov 2003 Posts: 196 Location: France

Good, good, good, very good.

I'll try it as soon as I will make my serial cable for my Medion PDNA100.
Pocket WM2003.
This week, probably. I can be your beta tester/helper.
I always wanted to connect my PDA to my 300 for some form factor reasons. You're helping me.

Will tell you about your '6 gauges' issue.

What are your next steps for this software ?

Could you implement the power steering related stuff, and particularly the SIMULATED DRIVE mode for HICAS test which seems not to work (for me) in the PC ConZult software ? (very useful to bleed the HICAS system).
Please ....

To resume, there're 3 areas to control :
_ECU
_Power steering
_AC
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200SX CA18DET S13 '92.
300ZX TT '91.

NewKleer · Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 159 Location: Sydney

MichaS14a · Joined: 03 Feb 2006 Posts: 9 Location: Germany

"GPS-Mouse" is a term for a little GPS Receiver that is build for mobilitiy. For example this one: http://www.haid-services.de/pd2011352421.htm?categoryId=9

Now I have found the right cable: http://www.haid-services.de/pd1070150445.htm?categoryId=58
I have the info that this cable works. I will try it and then post the results.

For me is it ok if the Software shows and logs the sensor data as I drive the car. The other things (clear self learn, fuel pump on/off, zylinder on/off, ROM dump etc.) I can do always with my notebook. I would be very lucky if you implement some of this functions in your software but its not very important to me.

Cheers
Michael
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Nissan 200SX S14a (SR20DET)

RomChip200 · Joined: 27 Nov 2003 Posts: 196 Location: France

Yes, making its own commands and the capability to save them would be a good thing.
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200SX CA18DET S13 '92.
300ZX TT '91.

NewKleer · Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 159 Location: Sydney

looks good michael, just make sure it supports 5550 (it lists 54xx on page but not 5500 series specifically), aside from that it looks the goods

i hopefully will be able to put a bug/feature tracker on website so people can submit requests etc (and i can assign priority/timeframe/ease of change etc)

twin-turboz · Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Posts: 62

Has anyone tried this software on a pocket pc Phone like the Imate Jam or O2 xda.
Any reason a usb to serial converter would not work?

NewKleer · Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 159 Location: Sydney

most pda's dont have host usb support (at least the earlier ones)

assuming you do have host usb support, then you can use usb-serial converter as long as it has drivers for pocket pc - ftdi chips support win ce 4.2 (ppc 2002?): http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

i dont think it will work on a smartphone (ive quickly tried on a o2 xphone) - the app doesnt work (crashes with a notsupportedexception)

RomChip200 · Joined: 27 Nov 2003 Posts: 196 Location: France

Well, I tried your software this WE. I made my own serial cable for my PDA (Medion PNA100) which has originally one USB link only.

Works fine most of the time Smile

My remarks :
_the soft often freezes on launch (I'm obliged to cold reset the PDA)
_I have a small display problem on choices screen (too much extended, LEAN/RICH reg choice is hidden). I can send you some screenshots.
_I don't have your 6/7 gauges problem
_Regs should not be displayed as gauges (my feeling)

My wishes :
_be able to log some memory locations (display the values according to the @, typically the TP value)
_be able to make its own commands and save them
_be able to perform some active tests
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200SX CA18DET S13 '92.
300ZX TT '91.

NewKleer · Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 159 Location: Sydney

thanks for the feedback

freezing on launch - when exactly does it do this, is it before any part of the app is shown on screen, is it after app shows, but before it tries to "auto connect", or is it after it attempts to auto connect?

if you could send me screenshots of the sensor choice issue (contact at ecutalk.com) - im guessing this will simply be due to the 300zx having so many sensors (eg x2 for AFM, O2 sensors)

good news on the 6/7 gauge issue (actually anywhere between 3-7 gauge issue depending on whether theyre the dual byte or single byte sensors).

regs as gauges, log memory, own commands, active tests - these have been added (or existing) on the feature list news post on my site

Peter

MichaS14a · Joined: 03 Feb 2006 Posts: 9 Location: Germany

Hello!

Now I have get the PDA-to-RS232-Adapter-Cable. It works very well. I have tried it at few times. Sometimes the Software did not recognize all the sensors that are offered by the ECU (e.g. Ignition Timing) but allmost it does the right way.

I only have problems with the following sensors where I don't know what they are mean:

- Switches Reg
- Solenoids Reg
- LEAN/RICH Reg

These sensors are displayed unusal.

I have made pictures with my camera. I can send you the pictures if you wish.

For future versions I have some suggestions:

1. A peak hold indicator to show the highest value from a sensor.
2. A possibility to define warning levels, e.g. so that the gauge where the warning level beeing reached goes to red.
3. A bar graph monitor so that the different sensors not shown as gauges. I think this makes it much easier to show various values on the little PDA display, like the Software for the Palm.

I have some sample pictures where you can get some impressions what I mean.

Your software is a great benefit as I must not fit so many gauges in my car to get some important informations from the engine and there is no need anymore to have my notebook on the passengers seat all the time if I want test something.

Cheers
Michael
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Nissan 200SX S14a (SR20DET)

NewKleer · Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 159 Location: Sydney

romchip200 - is there any information on the cable you made/used (eg if it can be bought elsewhere) as i wish to post information of successful setups on the website.

michael - good to hear you got it working. did you end up using that cable you linked to?

the register sensors are a bit array of values - ive got it on the feature list to make something else to display them (as they contain values like lean/rich, TPS open/close, fuel pump on/off). overall they are not that important aside from troubleshooting.

ive added you suggestions to the featue list on the site. if you want to send any pics thru to contact @ ecutalk.com

Peter