Embedded Design Ltd

Quick start guide

  • Thoroughly read through the megasquirt and other applicable manuals
  • Read through Terms and conditions
  • Failure to read and understand the manuals may result in a no-start condition or engine damage.
  • setup laptop
  • Disconnect battery -ve
  • Unplug injectors and ignition coil or ignitor
  • Connect earths for ecu
  • connect 12v ecu feed with 3a fuse
  • install map sensor hose
  • connect battery -ve
  • connect laptop to ecu
  • power ecu and check communication with laptop
  • connect all other ecu wires
  • power up ecu (with injectors and ignitor still disconnected)
  • fuel pump should run for a few seconds when turning ecu on
  • calibrate tps, ego, temp sensors
  • check inputs correct
  • remove spark plugs and crank engine to prime oil pump if engine has not been run for some time
  • crank engine and check for rpm reading in tunerstudio
  • fuel pump should start when tunerstudio recieved rpm signal
  • check manifold vacuum when cranking
  • If using ecu controlled radiator fans, temporarily set temp setting low to confirm operation
  • power ecu and check that outputs to coil -ve terminals are not earthed. If they are, check ignition settings.
  • connect coils and check coils and ignitor are not getting warm
  • crank engine and check for spark
  • check ignition timing
  • connect injectors
  • start engine (you may need to alter reqfuel to get engine started)
  • once up to temp tune idle
  • set ignition timing
  • tune no load low rpm working up to mid rpm
  • continue tuning