I've been looking for the last 1.5 hrs. I can't find it in the ECUFlash forum, and I don't see it on the Evo ECU Wiki page. Can someone post the link?

Also, it was a bit of a challenge finding info on the map switching harness. Are they now only available through GST and Buschur? Is there a DIY how-to somewhere?

EDIT: Here is a summary of everyone's contributions:

Evo 8 ECU Pin Removal and Installation
http://www.dsm-ezine.com/install.html

Evo 9 ECU Pin Removal and Installation (just to have everything in the same place)
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ec...-ecu-plug.html

Professional Tool for Removing Evo 9 ECU Pins (helpful but not necessary)
http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/pro...oducts_id/1083

How to Make Your Own Map Switching Harness
See BarryC's post just below or l2r99gst's comment in the fourth post

Purchase Pre-made Harnesses
http://www.dsm-ezine.com/vendors.html

Where to Buy Evo 9 ECU Pins (just to have everything in the same place)
http://www.dsm-ezine.com/evo9pins.html

Where to Buy Evo 8 ECU Pins
Still working on this

 

 

http://www.dsm-ezine.com/orderpage1.html
http://www.dsm-ezine.com/install.html

 

Just as any FYI, when I was using a switch to switch maps (now using TPS), I just wired a 5V source to the pin using a simple SPST switch. Worked fine.

 

Also, since you own a evo IX this tool really does a nice job of removing the pins without damaging the plug:

http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/pro...oducts_id/1083

 

here is 8 and 9 pin removal

http://www.dsm-ezine.com/instructions

 

Thanks everyone.

 

Does anyone know which Crimpers Dies work with the ecu pins?

Is it a universal size? Or do you need the $140 Tyco crimper?

I have a bunch of ratcheting and hydraulic crimpers, but never worked on any small stuff, so don't know how universal those dies are.

 

I usually solder and then roll it with a pair of pliers.

 

Updated first post.

 

I *think* I have used my W crimper on the evo 8 pins. The evo 9 should crimp the same, it is just that the retaining mechanism is slightly different but that doesen't affect crimping. I'll try to remember to search for where to buy all the evo 8/9 pins and the tools that you should use when making them. Also you can order replacement evo 9 plugs if you happen to booger the retaining mechanism up not using the proper tool and your **** and need to repair it, like me.

 

Where to buy evo8 ecu pins is in the diagram in the second post.

www.newark.com part#85C1211

 

mrfred

to buy evo 8 pins go here http://www.newark.com/tyco-electroni...11?Ntt=85C1211

 

HA. SORRY. im late again. i need to read more often

 

This is all the hardware for the evo 9 ecu plugs. The evo 9 uses 3 plugs made by JAE (Japan Aviation Electronics). These are not the AMP/Tyco style connector and pins that we are most familiar with in the 2g DSM and Evo 8 ecu's.

28 pin evo 9 plug MX7-A-28SC : http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...me=670-2313-ND
28 pin evo 9 retainer clip MX7-A-28S-RT : http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...me=670-2312-ND

30 pin evo 9 plug MX7-A-30SC : http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...me=670-2315-ND
30 pin evo 9 retainer clip MX7-A-30S-RT : http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...me=670-2314-ND

35 pin evo 9 plug MX7-A-35SC : http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...me=670-2317-ND
35 pin evo 9 retainer clip MX7-A-35S-RT : http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...me=670-2316-ND

evo 9 small pins (tin) MX7-SGC3-7000 : http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...me=670-2320-ND
evo 9 large pins MX7-PWC2-1E-4500 : http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...me=670-2319-ND

Waytek wire tool #533 to crimp ecu pins : http://order.waytekwire.com/productd...%20METRI-PACK/