Fuel Computer Switch Problems

[Ned Wobmit]

I've got hold of a fuel computer from a Cav and after a bit of struggling with me glovebox, found the yellow plug and fitted it to the dash....sweet!

Took the rear section of the centre console out and plugged the swith into it correct place at the end of the yellowish block. Only trouble is there is nothing to connect it to.

Did Vx stick the other end of the loom up under the gear stick or do I have to get a new bit of a loom? ie is the fuel comp loom normally in two bits and I have to get the lower section fitted?

Any clues??

[K5]

iIdon,t think VX changed the loom, so i would have the centre console out which does not take too long.

[Ned Wobmit]

Ive had the rear section (handbrake bit) out and cant see anything. Any clues as to how I take the bit off around the gear stick???

[K5]

Through memory i am not totally sure so would not like to say but i get thew Haynes out if you have one.

[Ned Wobmit]

don't have one yet. thanks anyway! anybody know how???

[K5]

IIRC you cannot take the centre console without removing the fascia, Ashtray etc. Then you will see the screws. You may have to take the shroud off the steering Wheels first to get to all the screws then the platic around the speed and the heater panel screws and the Ashtray and then you should be able to move it out.

[Ned Wobmit]

been reading an article on CAVWEB and apparently I should have a plug in the passenger footwell that I can connet directly too, just had a look and can't find one. Is there a large connector near the ECU (they mention that alot too) if so where is the ECU (LMAO) on an SE8 can't find anything in the passenger footwell or the drivers one either

[sofaman]

to get the trim off from around the gear stick, squeeze it together and pull up.
To get the main console out. Remove the ashtray housing. Undo the screw from behind it. Remove the four screws from sides near the rear. job done.

[Ned Wobmit]

Couldn't find the lower part of the loom [img]/sad.gif[/img] but I had a look on CAVWEB and found a few how-to guides that I pieced together enough info to 'doctor' the large plug in the passenger footwell. Now it works!!!! Just got to get the bl**dy thing calibrated!


Thanks for your help on this one guys!!