Can I Start My Fd Using The Stock Ecu?

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03-31-2003, 01:42 PM

JaySpec7

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basically, I want to see if my FD fires up w/ my stock ECU... I have no plans to drive it until i get my power fc..

here are my mods...

Intake

Downpipe

Catback

Ported Motor

Non-Seq

I know if I do try, that I'll throw a bunch of codes since I disabled everything and clipped out the solenoid connectors...

I just want some piece of mind that I am safe to JUST start and idle my FD...

what do you guys think?

03-31-2003, 01:45 PM

Benny

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i dont see a problem with it, unless you start to drive it.. heh

03-31-2003, 01:55 PM

vosko

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you still didn't get a PFC ?

03-31-2003, 02:28 PM

vudoodoodoo

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Yeah it will start. Would probably put the car in limp mode though. Should be fine to move the car around and stuff.

03-31-2003, 02:28 PM

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I'm pretty sure it would work. I'd wait if you could though.

03-31-2003, 02:32 PM

JaySpec7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vosko' date='Mar 31 2003, 02:55 PM

you still didn't get a PFC ?

nope.. not yet.. but that's next... can i borrow your Visa?

03-31-2003, 02:34 PM

JaySpec7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by qwester007' date='Mar 31 2003, 03:28 PM

I'm pretty sure it would work. I'd wait if you could though.

it's been off the road for almost 2 years... i can't wait!!!

LOL

03-31-2003, 02:58 PM

twinturborx7pete

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wouldn't start it if you have all those connectors for emissions disconnected, unless you are using the resistors and stuff, then it would work.

03-31-2003, 03:20 PM

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It will start and idle as long as you have the basic/important wires left (i.e. crank angle sensor, map sensor, tps, etc.). It may be in limp home mode, but as long as you don't boost, it will be fine.