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Time-Based Progressive Nitrous Controller Installation Instructions

November 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Your NOS Progressive Nitrous Oxide Injection Controller is designed to provide you with an ability to “adjust” the rate at which power from your nitrous oxide injection kit is applied to your vehicle. This controller is capable of operating any NOS nitrous system that features the nitrous and fuel solenoids with a maximum combined current draw of 40 amps, not including safety solenoids. Note that the highest current draw of any standard single stage NOS system is approximately 23-30 amps (NOS Pro Fogger P/N 02462NOS).
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Toyota A-240 “E” Series Electronic Controls

September 17th, 2008 · No Comments

The A-240 “E” series automatic transmission is electronically controlled. Transmission shifting and torque converter lock-up are controlled by an Electronic Controlled Transmission (ECT) Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Control unit is referred to as the ECT ECU.

NOTE: ECT ECU is combined with the engine ECU into one unit. This control unit is referred to as the engine and ECT ECU. See Figs. 1-8. In this article, control unit will be referred to as the ECT ECU on all models. The ECT ECU receives information from various input devices and uses this information to control No. 1 and No. 2 solenoids for transmission shifting and lock-up solenoid for torque converter lock-up.
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1994 Toyota Celica AUTO TRANS DIAGNOSIS

September 16th, 2008 · No Comments

The A-140E automatic transmission is electronically controlled. Transmission shifting and torque converter lock-up are controlled by an Electronic Controlled Transmission (ECT) Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Control unit is referred to as the ECT ECU. NOTE: ECT ECU is combined with the engine ECU into one unit. This control unit is referred to as the engine and ECT ECU. See Figs. 1-3. In this article, control unit will be referred to as the ECT ECU on all models.
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Supercharger Valet Mode Switch for C5 Corvette with an Automatic Transmission

September 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Mounting the Vacuum Reservoir (10067563)
1. Take out the windshield washer fluid bottle from passenger side by removing the two 10-mm nuts holding it in place.
2. Remove the clutch master cylinder reservoir by popping out the two push clips that attach it to the bracket.
3. The vacuum reservoir is going to be mounted upside-down on the cowl wall with the Amp opening on the top and the Main opening on the bottom.
4. Mount the reservoir using a rivet gun and two 3/16-in rivets, making sure it is not in contact with the hood release or clutch master cylinder reservoir bracket.
5. Replace the clutch master cylinder reservoir by snapping the two push clips back into place.
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Wiring Diagrams and Tech Notes

June 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Wiring Tips
When making permanent electrical connections it is imperative that proper terminals, connectors and soldering be used. Using connectors such as MSD’s Weathertight or Deutsch connectors provide positive locking, sealed connections. Never simply “twist and tape” wires together. Faulty wiring will result in ignition and electrical problems
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Basic Function of BMW Vanos System Ebook

March 16th, 2008 · No Comments

All BMW VANOS systems are operated through electric/hydraulic/mechanical control. Electric Control: The engine control module is responsible for activating a VANOS solenoid valve based on DME program mapping. The activation parameters are influenced by the following input signals:
• Engine speed
• Load (intake air mass)
• Engine temperature
• Camshaft position
• Oil temperature (MS 42.0 only)
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Basic Function of BMW Vanos System pdf

March 14th, 2008 · No Comments

All BMW VANOS systems are operated through electric/hydraulic/mechanical control. Electric Control: The engine control module is responsible for activating a VANOS solenoid valve based on DME program mapping. The activation parameters are influenced by the following input signals:
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