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Old 07-06-2008, 04:56 PM
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Just figured I should post this up in here:

Originally Posted by Tony from UMS
The fix ended up being a couple of 2.2k ohm resistors wired across the cam and crank in wires, I take no credit on it I got the tip from Henry at AEM
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Year of vehicle: 2005
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I then started self tuing some of the base maps I got and had decent results at low boost.

Recently, I went tu UMS tuning in AZ who did many test, spoke with AEM and discovered some issue with the unit and our cars. After wireing up some resisters, and replaceing my bad 02 sensor, the unit started behaving properly...now all is well and I'm making 296whp at 9psi, and that's on a safe, rich tune.
Overall, I am very satisfied and feel that the F/IC is the best and easiest to modify piggyback out.
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Old 07-06-2008, 11:39 PM
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Someone needs to make a quick schematic or diagram showing the resistor mod - and make it a sticky.
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Old 07-07-2008, 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by B_Real45
Someone needs to make a quick schematic or diagram showing the resistor mod - and make it a sticky.
X2, the unit is mounted in my car and I didn't plug the harness into the ECU yet. I'd like to take care of this simple fix before I even load up my tune.
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Old 07-07-2008, 04:24 AM
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i havent been following this product - what exactly is the issue?
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seriously, that's a cel i get. i need to do the fix but i have no idea how to fix it.
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Old 07-07-2008, 06:29 AM
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I would say either call up Henry at AEM or Tony at UMS...if I get a chance, I'll look at my box and see if I can see anything different, but I'm not good with electrical stuff...maybe I'll have aen look at it instead...
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honestly, if i had a schematic and knew what wires they were then i'd be fine
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so do all FIC's need to have the resistors wired in?

i certainely hope not cause i really dont want to be doing anything extra after a long azz turbo install
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Originally Posted by tC_2NeR
so do all FIC's need to have the resistors wired in?

i certainely hope not cause i really dont want to be doing anything extra after a long azz turbo install
who do you go to for your tune - ripp?
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Old 07-07-2008, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tC_2NeR
so do all FIC's need to have the resistors wired in?

i certainely hope not cause i really dont want to be doing anything extra after a long azz turbo install
Don't quote me on it, but I think it's just one resistor which goes between two wires (MAG + and MAG - ???). Not entirely sure.
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Old 07-07-2008, 01:20 PM
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^ This is correct

2.2k ohm resistor between the Cam1 MAGI+ and Cam1 MAGI-

Read more about my adventure figuring this out: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...23561&start=40
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Old 07-07-2008, 04:43 PM
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yea but which one is cam 1 magI+ and which one is the other one?
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according to this:
http://forum.aempower.com/forum/inde....0;attach=3721
they are pins 9 and 10 on the 24 pin connectors...at least for the 05-06 tc.
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yea which is different on 0708 cuz the uego was different
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Okay - so we need a schematic or diagram for

05-06

and

07-08
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Old 07-07-2008, 08:45 PM
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phil, i can do it on yours but i don't know where hte wire is on mine and im not about to go put resistors on random wires.
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It's already done on mine...I was saying you could LOOK at mine to see if you can tell where they are, but mines an '05.
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Year of vehicle: 2006
Tranny: manual
Injector size: 650cc
MAF piping size: 2.5"
Recirc BOV: NO...HKS
Upgraded Fuel pump: No
UEGO: Yup
FIC Version: 3.01
Tune: profesional

I was Sean Church's first FI/C and i am running with absolutely nooo problems. no stall, sputters, nothing. Didnt have to add anything to it either. :/
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