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03-18-2011, 02:11 PM | #1 |
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Quick Help needed on JB4 install
installing the plugs into the ECU I didn't realize the slider has to go in half way, put the large plug in without it, obviously it will not push in now, Am I screwed? What to do?
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03-18-2011, 02:29 PM | #2 |
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Both sides need the sliders to lock in and fully seat, so put them back on. The ECU will slide up and down, Just pull the ecu up a little to get clearance to open the slider fully and you can then plug and lock it in properly.
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03-18-2011, 03:12 PM | #5 |
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Not sure I understand either. If you didn't put the slider on then it won't lock into place which should allow you to just pull it off. Don't push the slider in while its seated ,just pull the slider back out and pull the large plug out.
It may also be that the plastic case of the ecu box is blocking the slider. So pull on it a little so that the slider can come out and then the plug should just come off. |
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03-18-2011, 03:50 PM | #8 |
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Then there has to be something else that's pinning it down because without the slider it won't lock down and can be pulled off. Maybe you didn't seat it correctly and the pins are stuck. Try looking to see if it's pinned against anything else.
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03-18-2011, 05:48 PM | #10 |
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make sure the slider(s) piece is NOT upsidedown.
also, you can pull the inner DME box up to give the sliders clearance.
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03-18-2011, 06:40 PM | #11 |
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There is nothing holding it down, the sliders sole purpose is to secure the connections.
If you installed it without the slider you simply need to slide the actual DME unit up and out slightly to get the proper leverage to remove it. There's a good amount of pins in there so there will be friction, you just need to work it out slowly, pulling straight back. GL
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07-20-2014, 10:02 PM | #12 |
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Bump! What ever happened with this? I just did the same thing and cannot get the ecu to come back out? It is seated properly but the sliders are not in there. What can I do? The car starts and runs fine but I'm nervous about not having them on there.
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07-22-2014, 05:19 PM | #13 |
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07-23-2014, 08:21 PM | #15 |
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The white box is flexible but you will need a second hand while dealing with the slider . Optionally , push the tabs on the ecu box to remove the DME, then secure the slider, and push the DME back down .
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07-29-2014, 11:02 PM | #16 |
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I understand that the sliders should be in, however, I cannot get the small and large box connectors to come off the ECU, so the sliders will not go in right now. Any idea how to get them out? I have tried pulling on them very hard and they don't budge at all.
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12-26-2014, 02:17 AM | #20 |
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I honestly pulled to the point I thought the wires were going to come out of the harness. Even tried using a screw driver with no success. Ive put 3k miles on since, I just don't see it c omming lose ever.
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12-26-2014, 10:48 AM | #21 |
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show me pix of what is happening or not happening ill see if i can help
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12-28-2014, 02:19 PM | #22 |
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Just had the same issue with my buddy who installed it. It was a absolute bitch.... In fact even when we had what we thought was the slider locked in it was out 1mm maybe and the car wouldn't start .. It has to be perfect. Use a screwdriver to help pry it out. Careful of course but u need to get it out. Second thing we did was use a little grease on the slider to help as the last knot screw seems to be the issue. It really is just trial and error as each time you try it , it does loosing a bit and make things a bit more friendly. We took over a hour just in that part... Wanted to plug my cobb back in like never before but I think so far the jb4 seems to pull harder, need a few more on map 5 to know.
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