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This is my ecu set up in my van.



I’m trying to work out how to use it! The image in the instructions I have show the OBD socket (yellow), two read memory connections (black) and two check connectors (green).

I seem to be missing one of the black read memory connections.

I’ve connected the two green ones and turned on the ignition. I get various clicking sounds but no LED flashing either around the ecu or on the dashpod. Am I missing something?

Also, does anyone in/near Bristol have one of the secrecy monitor 1s I could use to diagnose an engine issue? Happily contribute something for the time used.

My van is stuck outside my house not starting. Been looked at by a mobile mechanic who has suggested it’s a timing issue (maybe too much spark?). He says the engine is turning freely when ignition coil leads removed. When they’re not it’s back firing and giving of blue/grey smoke.

He had a brief look at one end of the timing belt and turned the engine over and said it seemed ok.

Have you tried a different set of leads (yours look like a mishmash set) - or a different coil pack, have you had the plugs out for inspection ?

Sorted (ish). Have been put onto a great bloke who has been out and got the van started. Timing belt had slipped - quite a bit. Why is still a mystery. Possibly ingress of dirt through a knackered. Anyway, new parts ordered. Also found that one of the alternator support brackets has broken away from the bloke at the front bolt, taking a bit of the block with it. No chance of a weld so some kind of epoxy glue might be the only way forward.