Installing electronics stuff on non-Japanese cars

[Brock]

Most of the installers, tuners, etc can do a good job like installing Apexi RSM, for Japanese cars as most of these products are for Japanese cars. What about non-Japanese cars? Does anyone know of installers that can install such gadgets on Continental / European cars?

[Wolverine]

a fren had a bora ...installing alarm ....

workshop called him halfway and say ..

sorri bro ...dunno why ur car cannot start ...

LL tow to dealership to fix ..warranty void ...have to PAY $ hohoh stupid bo bo

[Lightspeed]

It's just a matter of going to the right workshop that's all

[Brock]

Precisely. I don't know any installer that is really confident of installing electronic gadgets on non-Japanese cars. Would be interesting to find one though. Niche marketing.

[Wolverine]

and letting the right ppl do the job ..some of the malaysian mechanic dont even know how to pronounce CONTINENTAL

[Lightspeed]

Which conti car are you referring to?

 

There are alot of workshops out there that specialise in certain makes ... BMW, Volvo, VAG, Merc, Alfa, etc.

[Atlantis_boi]

For our rides, u need to get a copy of the ECU wiring diagram in order to install electronic gadgets. Juz show the installers the ECU diagram & they will be able to install the gadgets like the RSM & SAFC for u.

[Mikeyeo]

[reply]Most of the installers, tuners, etc can do a good job like installing Apexi RSM, for Japanese cars as most of these products are for Japanese cars. What about non-Japanese cars? Does anyone know of installers that can install such gadgets on Continental / European cars?

 

Dear Brock, certain electrical parts that are suitable for Japanese vehicles might not be suitable for Continental / European cars. Take for example the engine ECU. The latter may come with bigger ones whereas Japanese vehicles ECU are smaller. It is essential that you check with a reliable and knowledgeable mechanic before installing.

 

I was recently in an sports accessory shop to install a performance device for my Mitsubishi Lancer. The shop owner shared with me an encounter he had with one customer who insisted on istalling a component only appropriate for Continental car onto his Japanese car.

 

Although the shop owner advised against it, the customer insisted and so the former went ahead to install. But after installation, the car became very sluggish and the owner brought his car back to the shop to purchase the right parts.

 

Normally, if I am unsure, besides the advice from the shop owner, I will send an e-mail to the manufacturer to get their re-confirmation and verify with the Technical Advisor at Automobile Association of Singapore (AAS) which I am a member.

[Brock]

Thanks for your sharing. Good info there.

[Brock]

Agreed. Problem is, it's virtually close to impossible to get a copy of the ECU wiring diagram. Japanese cars ECU wiring diagram seem to be more readily available. I wonder why.

[Mikeyeo]

You can write or send an e-mail to your car local agent to request for a copy of the ECU wiring diagram. Normally, they should provide them to you. However, if for whatsoever reason that they don't, you just have to notify them that you will be getting it from the manufacturer.

 

I believe that once you mention the above to them, they (the local agent) will provide to you as they would not want to tarnish their reputation.

[Brock]

I have not asked the local dealer for a copy of the ECU wiring yet. But I've emailed to the head office in US but was 'tai-chi' to another regional office in Australia. I have yet to email the regional office yet.

[Yeobh]

I hope they have a multi-meter

Edited September 19, 2006 by Yeobh

[Yeobh]

In the US independent workshops are trying to press thier goverment to pass law asking car makers to freely share properitory service repair/diagnostic info. Up todate they are still pressing, for those privately large set-ups they pay in terms of few thousands USD to subscribe for info. So nothing is free and I doubt any car distributors for that matter makers will hand to you foc proprietory info that they pay million of $$ to secure

Edited September 19, 2006 by Yeobh

[Atlantis_boi]

Agreed. Problem is, it's virtually close to impossible to get a copy of the ECU wiring diagram. Japanese cars ECU wiring diagram seem to be more readily available. I wonder why.

 

Enjoy your ride!

 

It's bcos our market is too small. Nobody is willing to invest in this market. Our whole Chevy community (include all the models) is less than the no. of Altis on the road