Installed L-Tuned ECU over the weekend!!!
10-28-02, 01:57 PM
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Installed L-Tuned ECU over the weekend!!!
Installed the L-Tuned ECU this weekend and reset the engine ECU, since it hadn't been done before in my current GS.
Installation was pretty easy once I figured out exactly what I needed.
1st step was to take off the lower plate below the steering column. (2 bolts(philips) and 1 clip and 1 hidden clip)
2nd step was two take out 2 bolts on the upper cover below the steering column. I couldn't manage to get the bolt off below the ignition (key) hole.
3rd step was unplugging the old ecu and using a 3/8 DR socket wrench w/ 10mm head to take of the bolt that holds the ecu in place(I pulled back the upper cover, left side, for vision).
4th step was plugging in the LT ecu. I used my hand to twist the bolt back on the ecu and into its mount, and tightened back with the 3/8 DR socket wrench.
5th step just put on the panels.
Probably 20 min. if you know what your're doing. Pretty simple.
As far as "feel" of the LT ecu, there is a noticeable difference. Probably a better word would be "subtle". Yes, the higher the speed, the more noticeable. Overall I give it a thumbs up! Now I just need to get my LT suspension installed!
Wow, the perkiness I gained back from resetting my engine ecu still amazes me!
Installation was pretty easy once I figured out exactly what I needed.
1st step was to take off the lower plate below the steering column. (2 bolts(philips) and 1 clip and 1 hidden clip)
2nd step was two take out 2 bolts on the upper cover below the steering column. I couldn't manage to get the bolt off below the ignition (key) hole.
3rd step was unplugging the old ecu and using a 3/8 DR socket wrench w/ 10mm head to take of the bolt that holds the ecu in place(I pulled back the upper cover, left side, for vision).
4th step was plugging in the LT ecu. I used my hand to twist the bolt back on the ecu and into its mount, and tightened back with the 3/8 DR socket wrench.
5th step just put on the panels.
Probably 20 min. if you know what your're doing. Pretty simple.
As far as "feel" of the LT ecu, there is a noticeable difference. Probably a better word would be "subtle". Yes, the higher the speed, the more noticeable. Overall I give it a thumbs up! Now I just need to get my LT suspension installed!
Wow, the perkiness I gained back from resetting my engine ecu still amazes me!
10-29-02, 04:38 PM
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If you'd like your steer a tad more tight, now with the improved feel, you can ask your dealer to also tighten the steering pre-tensioner as well.
If you'd like your steer a tad more tight, now with the improved feel, you can ask your dealer to also tighten the steering pre-tensioner as well.
10-30-02, 11:16 PM
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they dont just adjust the steering pretensioner
that only applies 98-early 99 gs and there is more than just that like changing rack bushings the roller for the rack and other things
that only applies 98-early 99 gs and there is more than just that like changing rack bushings the roller for the rack and other things
11-01-02, 04:05 PM
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Originally posted by 400DGRZ
Simply unplug Yellow #20 fuse from the fuse box in your engine. I usually leave it out for about 30 min. Then plug back in. You will have to reprogram your clock, stereo presets, and memory seat positions.
Simply unplug Yellow #20 fuse from the fuse box in your engine. I usually leave it out for about 30 min. Then plug back in. You will have to reprogram your clock, stereo presets, and memory seat positions.
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