It has arrived - Aldon Amethyst Mappable Ignition

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





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



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



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

 

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!

 

Subscribed..

 

Found it on a russian website but none in the UK

 

Try your local VW dealer with the part code RJ sent over I guess.

Else, are they anything like these?
http://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/superseal-waterproof-connector-pair-3-way-1-5-series.html

 

local dealer is getting 3 for me. Should be here saturday. woohoo!

 

"looks liek bog std vw plug right?" garage slang ...love it! lol

 

What's the advantages of this over say Megajolt?

 

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)

 

what is the cost of this set-up?

 

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.

 

a lot more expensive than a clockwork dizzy. watching with interest how it all works out.
Jon

 

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)

 

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

 

Bated breath.

 

absolutely
Jon