ca18det ignition wiring

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xOWNEDGEx
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Hey i need help with my ca swap ASAP there is 3 connectors at the end of my wiring harness that i have no idea to do with, dont tell me to read the fsm or search because ive read every guide i could find and dont understand them at all.

here is a pic of one of them, yes i know im supposed to cut it off and splice the ka one on there but then where does it plug in? im stumped and cant get my car started

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sjbsuperman1425
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it looks like one of the connectors behind the battery, but im not really sure...

boost_boy
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xOWNEDGEx wrote:Hey i need help with my ca swap ASAP there is 3 connectors at the end of my wiring harness that i have no idea to do with, dont tell me to read the fsm or search because ive read every guide i could find and dont understand them at all.
First of all, with that "don't tell me to read or search" attitude will get you no answers at all. This area has been covered too many times as this engine is not new to USDM 240sx cars. That plug you speak of has a serious function and if you don't wire it correctly, POP goes your ecu. Most people are not going to give you much of an answer because they don't want the liability if you take their advice and screwed-up your ECCS. The connector connects in the passenger side of the engine compartment near the battery tray. Since I don't wire-up stuff like everyone else, I'll let someone else attempt to guide you because this is what makes or breaks your install. Again, liability is the key here, but the information can be had if you search and possibly reference that of an SR20DET (that's the hint for you). Good luck with that and be nice to the guys in here as they can help you better than most.

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sjbsuperman1425
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Yea the wiring isn't hard man..


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