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Old 10-02-2004, 03:40 PM   #1
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Default Can I run V7 motor with USDM WRX ecu?

I want to swap in a V7 motor into my GC. Can I run it with a USDM WRX ecu/harness? My car will need to pass obd-2 emissions either in Cali or Ohio. Will a usdm ecu work with any JDM Sti motor (V5-V8)?

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Old 10-02-2004, 03:48 PM   #2
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the vvt wont work, it will run, i accidentally put a 04 wrx ecu in my v7 and it ran fine just had a CEL for the TGVs, fuel temp sensor and random stuff, the car will pribably need to be tuned to run good though..
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Old 10-02-2004, 04:09 PM   #3
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I would have it tuned with a ecutec, to get it running right. Is there any way to get rid of the cel lights.

Also, I read a couple people have passed obd2 emissions with the V7 ecu. Something about it just reading the o2 sensors or something.

Have you passes emissions with your V7?
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Old 10-02-2004, 04:59 PM   #4
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i passed emissions, but we dont use the obd port here, just a probe in the tail pipe..

and u can delete trouble codes with ecutek now fromw hat ive been told
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Old 10-02-2004, 10:37 PM   #5
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My car passed the obd2 emissions test. All you need to do is get an AVCS wiring harness from East Coast Scooby and you will be all set using the WRX wiring harness.

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Old 10-14-2004, 08:54 PM   #6
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the vvt wont work, it will run, i accidentally put a 04 wrx ecu in my v7 and it ran fine just had a CEL for the TGVs, fuel temp sensor and random stuff, the car will pribably need to be tuned to run good though..
did you do the swap yourself or go to a shop? I am thinking of just doing the swap instead of spending money on upgrades for the curent engine.
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Old 10-15-2004, 02:13 AM   #7
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I will be doing OBD2 emissions this coming Saturday on my V7. I'm currently running clean, with no CELs.

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Old 10-15-2004, 03:37 AM   #8
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I will be doing OBD2 emissions this coming Saturday on my V7. I'm currently running clean, with no CELs.

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I thought JDM ecus were not compatible with OBD?
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Old 10-15-2004, 08:24 AM   #9
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version 7 and 8 are.
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Old 10-15-2004, 11:17 AM   #10
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Version 6-8 are... Well, they are and they aren't. Yes, I can connect to my V7 ecu via OBD II and get the readiness state. However, I cannot poll a single sensor parameter using my Auterra OBD-II scanning software like I could with my WRX ecu.

Please take a look in the FAQ as there are two threads answering the emissions questions.

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Old 11-01-2004, 01:17 PM   #11
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My car passed the Utah state emissions test with no problems. All the readiness states can be queried on the V7 ecu via OBD II just as they expected. I am legally registered with my 2002 drivetrain and all emissions equipment.

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Old 11-01-2004, 01:48 PM   #12
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registerd with the 2002 drivetrain that is in your garage?? not your car?
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Old 11-01-2004, 03:49 PM   #13
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did you do the swap yourself or go to a shop? I am thinking of just doing the swap instead of spending money on upgrades for the curent engine.
i did mine at work
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Old 11-01-2004, 04:49 PM   #14
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The 2002 STi V7 drivetrain that is in the car, not the *sigh* OTHER EJ20 I have sitting in my shed... It passed with a JDM, but newer, drivetrain complying with the standards set for a MY96 emissions test.

He looked for a cat in the factory, MY96 location, checked for the EGR system, evap system, PCV, and gas cap. He then polled the ecu, primarily noting that the MIL was off, that it could turn on if needed, and that no sensors reported errors (though some reported as "N/A".

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Old 11-01-2004, 11:46 PM   #15
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I'm glad I don't have OBD-II or emissions crap for my inspections
sorry for you guys though who actually have to think/worry about them
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Old 11-04-2004, 05:00 PM   #16
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I should have started my swap sooner... I found out last week that OBD II scanning is now part of Upstate NY's inspection I thought it wasn't supposed to be implemented for atleast 2 years!

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Old 11-04-2004, 08:27 PM   #17
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Wonder how YaZ passed then?

Jon, Whats a PCV check?
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Old 11-07-2004, 12:39 AM   #18
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Uh, check to see if a PCV valve exists where it is supposed to be...

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Old 11-07-2004, 12:46 AM   #19
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Very interesting! I was thinking that I would have to swap back in my AF423 ECU and find a way to undo my AVCS conversion of the TGV wires, but now I have hope.

Anyone have any idea how Oregon compares to Utah?
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Old 11-07-2004, 01:05 AM   #20
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There should have been nothing undone with the TGV wires. The AVCS wires sit in tandem to all other existing wires. I have no idea how Oregon compares to Utah. OBD-II is a standard so your ECU should work fine as long as they use that.

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Old 11-07-2004, 01:16 AM   #21
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I used some of the wires that originally went to the TGV sensors and actuators when I wired in the AVCS. If I were to plug in the AF423 I am sure I would get a TGV sensor error. I could always reflash it away, but that seems silly just for an anual inspection.

Thanks for the information, I am now MUCH less concerned about inspection time, which is basically now since I am moving into Oregon this week.
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Old 11-07-2004, 10:19 PM   #22
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My car passed the obd2 emissions test. All you need to do is get an AVCS wiring harness from East Coast Scooby and you will be all set using the WRX wiring harness.

George
was this with a jdm engine with us emmisions equipment and usdm wrx ecu? as i was aware in order for avcs to work a jdm ecu is in order...?
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You do need to have an AVCS ECU in order to control the AVCS unit.

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Old 11-08-2004, 01:01 AM   #24
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was this with a jdm engine with us emmisions equipment and usdm wrx ecu? as i was aware in order for avcs to work a jdm ecu is in order...?
Sorry, this was with the the JDM V7 motor and JDM ECU. It kinda defeats the purpose of a JDM swap to go with a USDM ecu IMHO.

pegdrgr- You shouldn't have any problem with TGV CEL's because your motor has no TGV's and the ECU doesn't read for them either. I've run my car with and without my UTEC and there are no TGV related CEL's, you should have no problem at all.

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Old 11-08-2004, 01:18 PM   #25
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I am only concerned with inspection time. If I switch back to my stock ECU it will look for the TGV stuff. Prior to reading this message I thought that I needed the US ECU in place to get it to pass. Now that seems to not be the case so I am not worried about it. I will just replace my rear O2 sensor, reset the car, and call it good.
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