Coil (-) into VR input = noise?
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Coil (-) into VR input = noise?
Hey all - trying the "one size fits all" VR input for everything. Today I tried a coil negaitive input from a running HEI external coil (stock 'Tach' output wire on coil). Instant success! However, the rpms bounce rapidly (jitter) about 800 rpm up and down at fast idle (1150 to 1950ish).
I started with R52 & R56 fully CCW and could get signal with the hysteresis in any position but lost the signal with R56 voltage pot about 13 turns CW. JUST before I lost signal I got a clean rpm reading. Super sensitive and if I breathed on it I'd lose signal.
I need this to work quickly so I need ideas. If I can't get a clean solid signal easy I'll probably get it from the 7-pin module R terminal. I'd like to get the coil (-)/VRin working though.
TIA,
David
MS1-v3.0, Extra 029s, fuel only, VR input only
I started with R52 & R56 fully CCW and could get signal with the hysteresis in any position but lost the signal with R56 voltage pot about 13 turns CW. JUST before I lost signal I got a clean rpm reading. Super sensitive and if I breathed on it I'd lose signal.
I need this to work quickly so I need ideas. If I can't get a clean solid signal easy I'll probably get it from the 7-pin module R terminal. I'd like to get the coil (-)/VRin working though.
TIA,
David
MS1-v3.0, Extra 029s, fuel only, VR input only
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I all,
I'm trying to do the same thing with using the - side of the coil going to the vr + input on the MS.
But I can not get a clean rpm reading.
I have tryed to ajusting the r52 and r56 with no luck.
I'm useing MS1 V3 fuel only.
What else can I or should I try?
Thanks
I'm trying to do the same thing with using the - side of the coil going to the vr + input on the MS.
But I can not get a clean rpm reading.
I have tryed to ajusting the r52 and r56 with no luck.
I'm useing MS1 V3 fuel only.
What else can I or should I try?
Thanks
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1971 Jeep CJ5
MS2-V3.57 with map daddy, software 3.4.2 with EDIS on a Mitsubishi 2.6l turbo.
using Tuner Studio V3.0.28 / megalog viewer V4.1.17 and Shadow Dash V1.5.02
1971 Jeep CJ5
MS2-V3.57 with map daddy, software 3.4.2 with EDIS on a Mitsubishi 2.6l turbo.
using Tuner Studio V3.0.28 / megalog viewer V4.1.17 and Shadow Dash V1.5.02
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Help anyone?
I have tryed a few more things today.
I had the shelding for the tac wire grounded on both ends, so I changed to to jest one end. It didnt change anything.
I also added a wire to pin #7 and went to ground with it. No change.
The car will start and run, but the rpm's in MTune are all over the place from Idle to 8000 rpms when the car is at a idle.
At 1200-1600 the rpm's in MTune has a stedy rpm reading.
Is there some thing I have over looked? or do I have to chang it to the hall?
OH.. I'm running B&G v2.0. Should I try a newer version?
Thanks.
I have tryed a few more things today.
I had the shelding for the tac wire grounded on both ends, so I changed to to jest one end. It didnt change anything.
I also added a wire to pin #7 and went to ground with it. No change.
The car will start and run, but the rpm's in MTune are all over the place from Idle to 8000 rpms when the car is at a idle.
At 1200-1600 the rpm's in MTune has a stedy rpm reading.
Is there some thing I have over looked? or do I have to chang it to the hall?
OH.. I'm running B&G v2.0. Should I try a newer version?
Thanks.
89,88,87 Conquest TSI
1971 Jeep CJ5
MS2-V3.57 with map daddy, software 3.4.2 with EDIS on a Mitsubishi 2.6l turbo.
using Tuner Studio V3.0.28 / megalog viewer V4.1.17 and Shadow Dash V1.5.02
1971 Jeep CJ5
MS2-V3.57 with map daddy, software 3.4.2 with EDIS on a Mitsubishi 2.6l turbo.
using Tuner Studio V3.0.28 / megalog viewer V4.1.17 and Shadow Dash V1.5.02
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Well seeing as there was no help here I have changed from VR input to Hall input and now have a clean tac single.
89,88,87 Conquest TSI
1971 Jeep CJ5
MS2-V3.57 with map daddy, software 3.4.2 with EDIS on a Mitsubishi 2.6l turbo.
using Tuner Studio V3.0.28 / megalog viewer V4.1.17 and Shadow Dash V1.5.02
1971 Jeep CJ5
MS2-V3.57 with map daddy, software 3.4.2 with EDIS on a Mitsubishi 2.6l turbo.
using Tuner Studio V3.0.28 / megalog viewer V4.1.17 and Shadow Dash V1.5.02
I did the same thing but I am still getting tach spikes at crank. It goes from 185 to over 20k and the back to 185 in an instant.87quest-TSI wrote:Well seeing as there was no help here I have changed from VR input to Hall input and now have a clean tac single.
I am still at a total loss.
Any ideas?
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1974 Jeep J10
Stock AMC 360 with smog removed
GM TBI with 55# injectors
Duraspark with HEI External Coil and 8 Pin Module
1974 Jeep J10
Stock AMC 360 with smog removed
GM TBI with 55# injectors
Duraspark with HEI External Coil and 8 Pin Module
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Thats what mine was doing when I was trying to use the VR input.scowman wrote:I did the same thing but I am still getting tach spikes at crank. It goes from 185 to over 20k and the back to 185 in an instant.87quest-TSI wrote:Well seeing as there was no help here I have changed from VR input to Hall input and now have a clean tac single.
I am still at a total loss.
Any ideas?
What kind of wire are you using for the tach?
89,88,87 Conquest TSI
1971 Jeep CJ5
MS2-V3.57 with map daddy, software 3.4.2 with EDIS on a Mitsubishi 2.6l turbo.
using Tuner Studio V3.0.28 / megalog viewer V4.1.17 and Shadow Dash V1.5.02
1971 Jeep CJ5
MS2-V3.57 with map daddy, software 3.4.2 with EDIS on a Mitsubishi 2.6l turbo.
using Tuner Studio V3.0.28 / megalog viewer V4.1.17 and Shadow Dash V1.5.02
I tried a shielded wire but that did not work either. Using regular automotive wire now.87quest-TSI wrote:Thats what mine was doing when I was trying to use the VR input.scowman wrote:I did the same thing but I am still getting tach spikes at crank. It goes from 185 to over 20k and the back to 185 in an instant.87quest-TSI wrote:Well seeing as there was no help here I have changed from VR input to Hall input and now have a clean tac single.
I am still at a total loss.
Any ideas?
What kind of wire are you using for the tach?
Any ideas? Are you getting any help from anyone else.
MS-II V-3 Megatune 2.36 Relay Board
1974 Jeep J10
Stock AMC 360 with smog removed
GM TBI with 55# injectors
Duraspark with HEI External Coil and 8 Pin Module
1974 Jeep J10
Stock AMC 360 with smog removed
GM TBI with 55# injectors
Duraspark with HEI External Coil and 8 Pin Module
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When running from the coil negative there is often a lot of noise. Have you followed the Megamanual guides about putting a resistance in line ?
Seems the VR input is way too sensitive (pity) - so use the hall/opto input and use the right jumpers on TACHSELECT and TSEL.
Then either try a bunch of resistors or grab a 10k variable resistor and twiddle it until you get a reliable tach signal with no noise.
You can also try a slightly larger capacitor for C22 (?)
(None of this applies when controlling spark of course.)
James
Seems the VR input is way too sensitive (pity) - so use the hall/opto input and use the right jumpers on TACHSELECT and TSEL.
Then either try a bunch of resistors or grab a 10k variable resistor and twiddle it until you get a reliable tach signal with no noise.
You can also try a slightly larger capacitor for C22 (?)
(None of this applies when controlling spark of course.)
James
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