It has arrived - Aldon Amethyst Mappable Ignition

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  1. Craigcorson

    Craigcorson Forum Member

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    It has finally arrived, had to wait on the TPS sensor but my mappable ignition is finally here

    All neatly packaged so it felt like Xmas all over again

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    Everything appears to be here so the first thing i did was to wire up the TPS sensor, 3 wires all clearly labeled and instructions are included. I crimped, soldered and heatshrunk the wires to make triple sure. I dont think they will get pulled off much but it'll help to keep the connection good for years to come

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    The only slight hiccup in my plan is the dizzie connector. Its not the ENG3 that aldon have sent me. Looks an easy mistake to make. Does anybody know where i can get a NEW one of these. My old one has more connections than the london tube system

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    Ive also tried the software side of the system. All you have to do is plug the supplied stick into your laptop and open the program! So easy even i can manage it

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  2. rubjonny

    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    looks liek bog std vw plug right? if so its 357905327 ant 3.83+VAT. uses normal junior/power timer pins and wire seals :)
     
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    wheres the best place to get one jonny? I just went down to the car to have a decent look at it and snapped the bloody wires again! Back with the soldering iron before sunday!
     
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    Subscribed.. :thumbup:
     
  5. Craigcorson

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    Found it on a russian website but none in the UK
     
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    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    yeah thats the VW part number and price, phone your local dealer :thumbup:
     
  8. Craigcorson

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    local dealer is getting 3 for me. Should be here saturday. woohoo!
     
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    "looks liek bog std vw plug right?" garage slang ...love it! lol
     
  10. rubjonny

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    sometimes my Yorkshire heritage shows :p
     
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    What's the advantages of this over say Megajolt?
     
  12. Craigcorson

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    For me personally,

    ease of set up
    no fabrication reqd (ie trigger wheel and sensor mounts etc)
    no trigger wheel to get bashed (its on a rally car)
     
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    what is the cost of this set-up?
     
  14. Craigcorson

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    So far 310, but i have not fitted it yet!

    Plugs are on back order from VW, i doubt i will get them but Ive been wrong before.
     
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    a lot more expensive than a clockwork dizzy. watching with interest how it all works out.
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    worst case the plugs are all over the shop, mk3 era cars still use em :)
     
  17. Craigcorson

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    Sorry about the lack of updates but work has been a bit hectic!

    I've got all the required plugs now to make a loom for this set up.

    I'm hoping i've worked out the required wiring but ive mocked it up before I install it (side by side with the original ignition)

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  18. Craigcorson

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    for those who are subscribed to this, I'm in the process of wiring it up now and hopefully test fire next week!
     
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    Bated breath.
     
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    absolutely
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