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How hard is it to install a piggyback ECU?

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magicgreg

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As above really.

Guess this applies to the Dastek, HKS and AEM (not sure on the AEM though)

Just wondering what is involved with installing a piggyback ECU? Is it straight forward? What is involved?

Most seem to have wiring harnesses with a connector so is it just a case of plugging in? Most seem to say 'plug in and play'. So I'm guessing no hardwiring is required.

Any responses are much appreciated as always.

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I'm pretty sure the AEM is a standalone unit as you lost some dash functions with it.

The Unichip comes with a removeable harness IIRC?

The Kpro is more functional than both the Unichip and HKS, the AEM is very good but a bit OTT for most people.
 
Yeah I wasn't sure about the AEM, whether standalone or piggyback.

I believe the Dastek and HKS both have the removable harness.

Was just wondering how such units are installed.

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magicgreg said:
Yeah I wasn't sure about the AEM, whether standalone or piggyback.

I believe the Dastek and HKS both have the removable harness.

Was just wondering how such units are installed.

G
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I never really looked into the HKS unit so installation but there were two options on the Unichip, hardwired so therefore a pain the remove being the cheaper one, and a plug and play harness being the more expensive of the two :)
 
HASNIC said:
magicgreg said:
Yeah I wasn't sure about the AEM, whether standalone or piggyback.

I believe the Dastek and HKS both have the removable harness.

Was just wondering how such units are installed.

G
Click to expand...

I never really looked into the HKS unit so installation but there were two options on the Unichip, hardwired so therefore a pain the remove being the cheaper one, and a plug and play harness being the more expensive of the two :)
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So with the plug and play, is it a case of simply plugging the harness into the ECU - is there a seperate space for this to be plugged in or is it a case of removing one of the connectors on the ECU and replacing with the piggyback?

G
 
To be totally honest with you it's been a while since i looked into it, i'm racking my brain from a couple of yrs back and i'm struggling :oops:
 
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