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Link vi-pec expansion

Hi everyone. 

I have done a few searches on here and Google but am unable to find any diagrams that explain how to wire up the expansion cable for air temp sensor map sensor and wideband can lambda. 

I'm fairly handy at doing things on engines and wiring so please no negative reply

Having said that the simplest diagram for idiots is often the best for everyone for anyone else who is trying to do this down the track. 

If anyone has or can put up the information i need it would be much appreciated. 

My ecu is a vi-pec plugin r34gtt and engine is a 25/30 neo in a lc gtr torana. 

I have build thread on here for engine and i think there is some pics of the car in that thread too.

Thank you in advance.

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Have you looked on the Link website? As I recall (it was a few years ago) you take the lid off the ecu and there is a terminal to push it on and you need to snip the casing to allow access to the wiring (unless I am confusing it with the cable for the display) - I think the instructions came with the cable - but otherwise you can email or phone  them for tech support. Or skype but probably not on the weekend

http://www.linkecu.com/software-support/

Never used a link before but my advice is that if you really aren't sure about wiring, pay a professional to do it. It might cost but at least it will be done right and you won't have a problem with it in future. Chasing wiring troubles is the worst.

From PCLink help

 

GTT EXP.JPG

Pin 1 = Green (Sensor Gnd)

Pin 2 = Red (5v)

Pin 3 = Grey

Pin 4 = Brown

Pin 5 = White

Pin 6 = Blue

Pin 7 = Yellow

Pin 8 = Orange

Edited by MagicMikeZ32
17 minutes ago, lcxu105 said:

I have with the vi-pec dealer and link tech support. 

Oh good, excuse my scepticism. Assuming you have a link branded exp cable, your yellow wire (PIN7) going to expansion port 1 is an output, not an input. Just going by what the software says.

 

Would hate someone to find incomplete information. Unless of course, the hardware has changed from whatever vipec you have to whatever the current link is.

Edited by MagicMikeZ32

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