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ECM Power Source Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
When the ignition switch is turned ON, battery positive voltage is applied to terminal IGSW of the ECM and
the EFI main relay (Marking: EFI) control circuit in the ECM sends a signal to terminal MREL of the ECM
switching on the EFI main relay.
This signal causes current to flow to the coil, closing the contacts of the EFI main relay and supplying power
to terminals +B of the ECM.
If the ignition switch is turned OFF, the ECM continues to switch on the EFI main relay for a maximum of 2
seconds for the initial setting of the throttle valve.
See what happens when you build one of these that runs !
I've been so busy driving mine I hardly ever get on here.
Jason ill respond to your PM
When I say swaps im refering to putting the wrong motor in the right vechicle. Plenty of other straight swap for swap type of stuff, but ive been doing this for around 20 years so its not that impressive. Or so I tell myself.30+ swaps. THAT is impressive. you are a maniac.
This will be a "close second" to favorite swaps. Dont get me wrong, i love hitting the trails. this will be a great family vacation rig. its just that i enjoy tearing up the track a little more. over 8k rpm, 2400lbs, 325rwhp (N/A) ..... im not sure if its a disease or addiction.
cheers, jason
When I say swaps im refering to putting the wrong motor in the right vechicle. Plenty of other straight swap for swap type of stuff, but ive been doing this for around 20 years so its not that impressive. Or so I tell myself.
I helped a friend do a S50B32 E46 M3 engine into an 84' 325e.
Looks like yours is a real steel fender E36 Em3 ? Sick
Right now im in the process of doing a built 2JZ-GTE swap into my 94' GS300. Oddly enough Superrunner Rob did the same swap. If you didnt know better, you would swear im a copy cat. lol
I preffer to say that great minds think alike.
Back on track - cant wait to see the photos.
I helped a friend do a S50B32 E46 M3 engine into an 84' 325e.
Looks like yours is a real steel fender E36 Em3 ? Sick
Back on track - cant wait to see the photos.
You sir are correct. My buddy and I joked that his car was an e36 that the factory should have made.I think you mean e30 not e36..
.. also the s50b32 is from an evo e36, e46 m3 would be an s54. That motor is practically impossible to swap into anything without some SERIOUS modifications to the engine management.
....Ex bmw Tech
Great looking E30 M3!! would love to own one! That S14 is a real joy to drive!
Try to fab up a dipstick extension, and keep it based on the a340/343 tube length. That will help you.need some transmission help.
symptom: from 30+mph if i slow to a stop sign, then press the gas pedal, the engine revs but it takes a second or two to engage. if the rpm's are high, it hits hard into gear. it also seems to be shifting between gears really slowly. in reverse (at 6 deg outside) it sometimes slips out of gear.
i have read some posts on line, but have zero experience with automatics. can i hook up a scanner and read what the dme is telling the transmission. can i tell somehow if it is an electrical issue, solenoid issue, clutch or torque converter? i am at a complete loss here.
i also dont have the dipstick extension.....cant tell where the "full" mark is. should the fluid go to the bottom of the valve body, or go over the valve body?
thanks guys. you have been a huge help.