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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Hi all, can anyone tellme what ecu i have

IT BLUE RED AND BLACK

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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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series 2, pre 90 spec, needs knock snesor.
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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How you mean, will it not work without knock sensor???


Thanks for any help and info
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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This is what i was telling you about

It works without a knock sensor but because you have a series 1 there is no wiring so the ignition curve will be very flat

And as im sure Rick will agree, seeing as you have a series 1 get the proper ECU which doesn't need a knock sensor.
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Ok thanks

It a S2 lump in a mk3 escort using a S1 Loom and a S2 ECU, so do I just run some wire to the ecu from the knock sensor to right the problem Im gunna have
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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yes - although be nicer if u can get an s1 ecu - as the knock sensors are problamatic.
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Transit Killer
Ok thanks

It a S2 lump in a mk3 escort using a S1 Loom and a S2 ECU, so do I just run some wire to the ecu from the knock sensor to right the problem Im gunna have
To the Fuel ECU - NO

To the ignition ECU yes
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Just re-read what u said and i swear u said fuel ecu

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Thanks guys, will let you know how it goes, should be running tomorow
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