What is star connector / Show yer bench setups

[Doc]

Hello,
Just getting started here. In the tuning manual on the subject of Reflashing the PCM, it states "Alternatively, the PCM may be left in the vehicle, provided that a STAR connector used to isolate the PCM from the class-2 network during reflashing."

I take it to mean this is some sort of ground isolation? The class-2 network is the Flashscan?

Is anybody willing to show pics / info about their bench setups?

TIA,

Harrison

[joecar]

The Class-2 network is the data link connecting all the vehicle modules (PCM, ABS, SIR, IPC, BCM, etc...);
FlashScan uses this network to communicate with the PCM.

Sometimes on some vehicles, the other modules may try to communicate with the PCM while FlashScan is flashing it.

The Star connector isolates the PCM from the rest of the network so the other modules can't interrupt the PCM.

This is only needed on some vehicles only, and it seems most people are okay without it;
you should not need one on your F-body.

[Doc]

Thanks Joe, that makes sense. Still would like info on others bench setups.:wave:

[joecar]

Oh, here's document showing the bench harness wire diagram...

http://www.efilive.com/doc/Tutorials/Bench%20Harness%20Tutorial.pdf

Cheers
Joe
:wave:

[Doc]

Thanks Joe, I printed that out as with all the other really cool tutorials. I was just wondering what people were making their bench harnesses out of? Going to the junk yard or buying new harnesses and what kind of power supplies they were using? The nuts, bolts, flux caps, jiggywatts, to make a bench set up.

[Tydriver]

Not 100% on topic, but does anyone have a clue on where to acquire an OBD-II connector with some wires on it ?

I am going to be installing this PCM and LS1 in my Typhoon which doesnt have an OBD-II style connector (is the older ALDL style setup)... Unfortunately all I got was the UNDERHOOD harness (not the dash harness). I would like to score one ahead of time.

The recycle yards around here are real d!ckheads about cutting stuff like that out of a wreck (they want to sell entire interior complete). And the hassle involved would be easier to just get one from a vendor.

[Doc]

That is a good question. Check out this http://www.multiplex-engineering.com/products.htm

[Tydriver]

That is a good question. Check out this http://www.multiplex-engineering.com/products.htm

You rock !! And only $5 each.. Thanks !! That is an immense help !

[Tydriver]

You rock !! And only $5 each.. Thanks !! That is an immense help !
Oooooops.. Bad news, they have a minimum $50 order.. Thats alot of pins and connectors that I WONT need..

Anyone else have a source that has no minimum order requirements ?

I just dont need 10 OBD-II connectors at the moment..:bawl:

[joecar]

It might not show on this website http://www.ledfoote.com/osc/index.php but try contacting Ledfoote ("Contact Us");
they have connectors not shown on their webpage.

[Tydriver]

It might not show on this website http://www.ledfoote.com/osc/index.php but try contacting Ledfoote ("Contact Us");
they have connectors not shown on their webpage.

Thanks, email is away, hopefully they have what I need !! This dayang truck is going to run sooner or later and this part will definitely help.. Thanks for all the suggestions guys !


Todd

[Chuck CoW]

Oh, here's document showing the bench harness wire diagram...

http://www.efilive.com/doc/Tutorials/Bench%20Harness%20Tutorial.pdf

Cheers
Joe
:wave:


hey pal...this link is no good....anybody have a diagram for a 97/98 ls1 pcm bench top programmer.???

thanks guys

Chuck CoW

[joecar]

hey pal...this link is no good....anybody have a diagram for a 97/98 ls1 pcm bench top programmer.???

thanks guys

Chuck CoW
Chuck,
They just recently changed the website and I can't find the link to the doc.

If I remember correctly, this doc is included in the EFILive software install;
check Program Files->EFILive->V7->Doc->Tutorials on your PC.

Regards
Joe

[Chuck CoW]

Chuck,
They just recently changed the website and I can't find the link to the doc.

If I remember correctly, this doc is included in the EFILive software install;
check Program Files->EFILive->V7->Doc->Tutorials on your PC.

Regards
Joe

not sure what is up.....I go the EFI live doc.....and i compared my 99 and up tested/functioning harness to the diagram they give, and it is different.....

anyone tried theirs or built an EFI live one and had it work?


chuck CoW