Megasquirt Igniton: Rising Edge VS Falling Edge

So, for some reason, there’s not much documentation on what this actually means!! Well- we discovered that this problem can create all kinds of hell if you don’t know much about it. Click this pic to enlarge for a full explanation… I’ll add more to this VERY soon.

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Here are the new settings in Megatune to make this change. This is Megasquirt II Extra, so the appearance of these windows may vary in your setup.

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This is a difference in Audi vs Volkswagen distributors’ Hall sender shutters. The Megamanual was no help in figuring this out.

Getting this wrong could cause your engine to run only with the distributor advanced or retarded about 45° and 55°, and whacky advance problems, sparking on the wrong terminal, and head injuries due to you hitting your head against the wall!

CIS-E Wiring and Hall Sender

CIS-E HarnessThis quick technote details the CIS-E wiring harness, as found in a 1987 VW Scirocco. This should be similar for any 1.8L 16v.

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Changing Ignition Locks

ign_lock_logo.jpgThis is how to swap a lock cylinder from one lock housing to another. Mine had a couple of stripped screws, making the car honk when the highbeams were turned on. This technote also shows how to remove the steering wheel, turn signal, and wiper switches.

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New Mk1 Shirts on Jimbotimbo.com

cabriolet_text_men.jpgcaddy_text_women.jpgJust added 4 more shirts on Jimbotimbo.com, my T-shirt site. Black shirts are regular T-shirts, the blue ones are special ladies cut shirts. Both are made from heavy-weight preshrunk cotton.  Check them out! www.jimbotimbo.com

Re-keying Doorhandle Locks

11_pullinglockcyl1.jpgGot new locks or doorhandles and need to re-key them to your old key? It’s all explained here! Thanks to Joe Mair for this technote.

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DIN Standard Terminal Definitions

You know those numbers on the back of switches, relays, panels and more? They are the DIN standard terminal numbers. They can help you troubleshoot electrical problems. For example, Terminal 15 is ignition on power. Read on for the big list!

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New Site Launched: Scirocco and Mk1 T-shirts!

jimbotimbo TshirtI just got finished building up http://www.jimbotimbo.com/  - We make t-shirts. We have several different designs to start out with, and MANY more to come.

Exhaust Studs

Exhaust Parts

This is just a quick tip on Exhaust Studs for the head. These are better than the stock ones, they are made of better metal, and they have a torx heat to make removal much easier. These are much less likely to break than the stock ones.

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Points Ignition

pointsdistrib.jpgMany earlier cars still use a points-type ignition. While this has been replaced by transistorized ignition, there are good reasons to keep it original. If you are doing a full restoration, of if you just trust your breaker-points car that will survive a nuclear explosion, this technote is all about points!

This technote is still in it’s beta version. More will be added very soon!!

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OXS Light

1_lighton.jpgGot your OXS light on? It’s just a milage counter, it has nothing to do with the sensor. Need to know how to reset it? It’s easy!

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