matt harwood -ettc mod

[LeeT]

when doing the ETTC mod, do you cut into the wires by the ecu or under the bonnet? im looking to do this myself. i dont want an ugly toggle switch on the dash so can i use some kind of rocker switch?
ive been looking at mkiv.com and it looks simple-ish to carry out. im very able with soldering iron but need to know what switch to ask for when going to maplins or similar?

[CJ]

Matt did mine for me and mounted the switch inside the compartment next to your left arm. I am not sure what you would call the switch but it is a simple bar effect that clicks to the left or right.

[Matt Harwood]

We cut the wires at the ECU. It's about an hour job, or less if you're good a scrabbling around kickwells ;)

Putting my stupid head on, I don't know what the switch is called either, but you need a two way switch. One that had 6 terminals, (3 on either side), centre pin's being common to the outside two... Does that make sense :stupid:
Or, you could use a simple on/off switch and with it to a relay using the normally closed loop for sequential mode, and open to put an earth on the VSV's for ETTC.

Hope that helps.

[dude]

Matt , can we take mine out next time !!! as i dont need it any more :D

Dude:flame Dev

[LeeT]

Originally posted by Matt Harwood
We cut the wires at the ECU. It's about an hour job, or less if you're good a scrabbling around kickwells ;)

Putting my stupid head on, I don't know what the switch is called either, but you need a two way switch. One that had 6 terminals, (3 on either side), centre pin's being common to the outside two... Does that make sense :stupid:
Or, you could use a simple on/off switch and with it to a relay using the normally closed loop for sequential mode, and open to put an earth on the VSV's for ETTC.

Hope that helps.

cheers matt, i will give it a go next weekend

[Digsy]

Originally posted by Matt Harwood
Putting my stupid head on, I don't know what the switch is called either, but you need a two way switch. One that had 6 terminals, (3 on either side), centre pin's being common to the outside two...

Double pole, double throw (or DPDT).

C'mon Matt. Get with the programme! :innocent: :cool: :D

[Matt Harwood]

It was late, and there may have been some alcohol involved :innocent:

Leave me alone you to55er! :p

BTW, what's with the to55er thing?

[outatime]

Originally posted by Darren Blake
Double pole, double throw (or DPDT).


I need to get together the necessary bits for ETTC...

If I was to go into my local Lucas parts place and ask for a 'Double Pole, Double Throw' switch they won't just look blank at me?

Is a slide or rocker switch better? Any particular amp rating?

[LeeT]

Originally posted by outatime
I need to get together the necessary bits for ETTC...

If I was to go into my local Lucas parts place and ask for a 'Double Pole, Double Throw' switch they won't just look blank at me?

Is a slide or rocker switch better? Any particular amp rating?

i just bought a switch from www.maplin.co.uk
part no.yx65
miniature rocker DPDT
£3.79 delivered or if you know of a local store about £1.20
HTH ..lee

[outatime]

Thanks mate, I've just sent my brother off to Maplins to get me one...

:thumbs:

[LeeT]

let me know how you get on as i cant do mine till next weekend now:(