question on changing to manual

[cookie]

hi there all just a quick question im changing my 01 auII forte to manual, just wondering if i need to change the ecu or is there a way the auto one will work. the car the box came out of is deicated gas so i dont think that ecu will work. any help appreciated
cheers

[robbo_yobbo]

I just did that but had the reverse problem, (My car was on factory gas but the new ECU wasnt).
I was told the original ecu can be flashed to run smooth as a manual, but Ive also heard roumers of rough idles when this is done

I was under the impression that factory dedicated gas wasn't about till the BA's (I'm sure someone will correct me if im wrong)............ so IF the ECU is a factory dual fuel EGAS ECU then it can be used to run your car (as far as im aware) - it will just make it that much easier to put gas on your car if you decide to save some fuel dollars later on

[Casper]

AU's had EGas engines way back in 1998!

[Fairlane]

Your all wrong E-Gas came out in series 2

Series one models were dual fuel fitted by Tickford not proper e-gas models.

As for the solution to your ECU problem, i would love to know, id imagine youd have to get the ECU reflashed, because nothing exist off the shelf for manual+lpg.

[robbo_yobbo]

Originally Posted by Fairlane

Your all wrong E-Gas came out in series 2

Series one models were dual fuel fitted by Tickford not proper e-gas models.

As for the solution to your ECU problem, i would love to know, id imagine youd have to get the ECU reflashed, because nothing exist off the shelf for manual+lpg.

I thought it was something like that, the car his gearbox has come outa is a manual on gas, but his car is not (if I read correctly) so if the original ecu is not, FACTORY, DEDICATED, gas that would mean its suitable to run his car on petrol??
so if the car the box is comming outa is aftermarket dedicated gas your sweet, if its factory dual fuel but injectors have been disconected, your sweet too. I think!

just to clarify cookie, is your car currently petrol or dual fuel? and if its dual fuel is it factory gas or aftermarket?

[Casper]

Originally Posted by Fairlane

Your all wrong E-Gas came out in series 2

Series one models were dual fuel fitted by Tickford not proper e-gas models.

I stand corrected about the EGas but I did know the AU1's had factory fitted LPG. Close.

[GK]

Originally Posted by Fairlane

Your all wrong E-Gas came out in series 2

Series one models were dual fuel fitted by Tickford not proper e-gas models.

I have one of those myself! Had some trouble, on the second converter, the factory ones were dodgy! Second converter playing up, the guys who installed it took the cheap option and didn't fit the balance pipe, so during weather extremes (which in Melbourne can be 4 seasons in one day) it plays up a bit. I've learned to adjust the idle and main jet to compensate, but am sick of it.

Shame I didn't know anything about converters before the second mob replaced it! Oh well, live and learn, much better than live and staying ignorant! LOL!

In any case, I've booked it in to get the balance pipe fitted, will cost me around $160 with another dyno full gas tune. That should sort it properly.

GK

[cookie]

my car is petrol only, and from what ive been told the car that it is out of is dedicated gas not sure if it is out of the factory it is out of a ute. thank guys your help is aursome and any more is still appreciated

[cookie]

bump!

[LG]

You will need to wire up a small circuit for the reversing lights. The idle speed may need to be adjusted somewhat.

The Auto ECU will work, with some slight modifications, but it would be easier to find a Manual ECU, which you can do, if you hunt around.

[cookie]

thanks for that, if i some how carnt find a manual ecu what sort of mods are involved?

[LG]

You need to re-solder a couple of pinouts on the ECU I believe. Then wire up the reversing lights to engage.

I don't think I have the information about it.