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19th February 2011, 01:05 PM
nathan

ECU diagnostics

does my 92 gq 4.2 efi have a diagnostic block and where do i find it?
19th February 2011, 01:09 PM
YNOT

Check this thread for more info; http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...se+fault+codes

GQ Patrol diagnostic link connector will be in a similar position (under the dash on the RHS) to the one in the photo in that thread.

Tony
19th February 2011, 01:22 PM
nathan

thanks for the info,much appreciated
19th February 2011, 01:28 PM
NissanGQ4.2

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A couple of pics of the diagnostic block from my 92 GQ 4.2 EFI

Last pics shows my ECU reader, that plugs into my laptop, well worth getting one
19th February 2011, 04:29 PM
Bigrig

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddrhind

A couple of pics of the diagnostic block from my 92 GQ 4.2 EFI

Last pics shows my ECU reader, that plugs into my laptop, well worth getting one

Hey mate - and if it's not there, would it simply be tucked up in the cluster somewhere? Tried to find mine and no go ....
19th February 2011, 04:41 PM
NissanGQ4.2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigrig

Hey mate - and if it's not there, would it simply be tucked up in the cluster somewhere? Tried to find mine and no go ....

yeh it would be tucked up in there somewhere, as u can see half tell my electrics have been sorta been hacked at
19th February 2011, 05:45 PM
Bigrig

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddrhind

yeh it would be tucked up in there somewhere, as u can see half tell my electrics have been sorta been hacked at

Thanks mate - I'll have another hunt.
19th February 2011, 06:02 PM
AB

Do you get software too when you buy the reader Todd?

Where did you get the reader from?

Cheers mate.
19th February 2011, 06:15 PM
Bigrig

Quote:

Originally Posted by AB

Do you get software too when you buy the reader Todd?

Where did you get the reader from?

Cheers mate.

X2 on that mate.
19th February 2011, 06:16 PM
NissanGQ4.2

I was going to buy the lead from ecutalk.com.au, but ended up buying from a dodgy looking website, http://www.dinodirect.com/nissan-con...rency-AUD.html.

26bucks +free delivery (BARGAIN)
EcuTalk cable 75bucks + post

I didn't like the look of the EcuTalk Cable, the wires going into the plug looks like a backyard job unfortunatly.

With the DinoDirect one you will have 2 buy a serial to usb lead, which isn't that dear. Unless your laptop still has one of those old ports.

Don't think it came with software but there is free software on the net you can download.

Cheers

Todd
19th February 2011, 07:37 PM
Bigrig

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddrhind

I was going to buy the lead from ecutalk.com.au, but ended up buying from a dodgy looking website, http://www.dinodirect.com/nissan-con...rency-AUD.html.

26bucks +free delivery (BARGAIN)
EcuTalk cable 75bucks + post

I didn't like the look of the EcuTalk Cable, the wires going into the plug looks like a backyard job unfortunatly.

With the DinoDirect one you will have 2 buy a serial to usb lead, which isn't that dear. Unless your laptop still has one of those old ports.

Don't think it came with software but there is free software on the net you can download.

Cheers

Todd

Star!! Thanks mate.
19th February 2011, 07:54 PM
Bigrig

Just bought one ... let's see what damage I can do when it gets here!!! LOL
20th February 2011, 11:26 AM
Sir Roofy

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddrhind

a couple of pics of the diagnostic block from my 92 gq 4.2 efi

last pics shows my ecu reader, that plugs into my laptop, well worth getting one

todd just have,n a look under the dash of my gu 4.5,only plug i could see was the same as yours
ya reckon that scanner will work on mine
cheers roofy
20th February 2011, 01:40 PM
Sir Roofy

Quote:

Originally Posted by roofy

todd just have,n a look under the dash of my gu 4.5,only plug i could see was the same as yours
ya reckon that scanner will work on mine
cheers roofy

tony or ab do you think they would be the same connections ?
20th February 2011, 03:13 PM
YNOT

Quote:

Originally Posted by roofy

tony or ab do you think they would be the same connections ?

I think the answer is yes but I'll look into it to be sure.

Tony
20th February 2011, 03:22 PM
YNOT

Quote:

Originally Posted by roofy

todd just have,n a look under the dash of my gu 4.5,only plug i could see was the same as yours
ya reckon that scanner will work on mine
cheers roofy

ECU talk is compatible with your Patrol Roofy, check this link to ECU talk website it has heaps of good information; http://www.ecutalk.com/consultlcd/userguide.pdf

Tony
20th February 2011, 03:33 PM
NissanGQ4.2

Roofy, do you just want the connection from the plug going 2 a laptop or do you want a display like the ECUTALK one?
20th February 2011, 03:43 PM
NissanGQ4.2

Nisspat might like 2 jump into this thread and share his knowledge
20th February 2011, 04:14 PM
Sir Roofy

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddrhind

Roofy, do you just want the connection from the plug going 2 a laptop or do you want a display like the ECUTALK one?

thanks guys the one that you bought todd for $26 bucks that will suit my trol
20th February 2011, 04:21 PM
Bob

Quote:

Originally Posted by roofy

thanks guys the one that you bought todd for $26 bucks that will suit my trol

Roofy I have purchased one and it should be here for the Weekend and if so I will bring it with me together with my Laptop so we can try it then
20th February 2011, 04:30 PM
Sir Roofy

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob

roofy i have purchased one and it should be here for the weekend and if so i will bring it with me together with my laptop so we can try it then

ok bob thats a date,i havnt seen any thing to say mines got any probs but would be handy to have one,might,n be able to fix it but will be aware of what the faults are if i need a machanic
20th February 2011, 04:49 PM
NissanGQ4.2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob

Roofy I have purchased one and it should be here for the Weekend and if so I will bring it with me together with my Laptop so we can try it then

Ur a good man Bob, hope it works out
20th February 2011, 05:30 PM
boggy2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddrhind

I was going to buy the lead from ecutalk.com.au, but ended up buying from a dodgy looking website, http://www.dinodirect.com/nissan-con...rency-AUD.html.

26bucks +free delivery (BARGAIN)
EcuTalk cable 75bucks + post

I didn't like the look of the EcuTalk Cable, the wires going into the plug looks like a backyard job unfortunatly.

With the DinoDirect one you will have 2 buy a serial to usb lead, which isn't that dear. Unless your laptop still has one of those old ports.

Don't think it came with software but there is free software on the net you can download.

Cheers

Todd

wow, thanks for the link. Just ordered one to have a play. Do you have a link to the software you used? Thanks
20th February 2011, 05:44 PM
NissanGQ4.2

Quote:

Originally Posted by boggy2006

wow, thanks for the link. Just ordered one to have a play. Do you have a link to the software you used? Thanks

I havn't played around with it much but i am having a look at ECUTALKS software at the moment http://www.ecutalk.com/ecutalk.aspx.
Free software, but if you like please donate something, from what i have read Peter from ECUTALK is a top bloke.

Cheers

Todd
20th February 2011, 06:06 PM
Bigrig

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddrhind

I havn't played around with it much but i am having a look at ECUTALKS software at the moment http://www.ecutalk.com/ecutalk.aspx.
Free software, but if you like please donate something, from what i have read Peter from ECUTALK is a top bloke.

Cheers

Todd

Yep - downloaded it yesterday with the updates (and yes, did donate also - great concept that he should be rewarded for).
28th February 2011, 12:14 PM
Bob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigrig

Yep - downloaded it yesterday with the updates (and yes, did donate also - great concept that he should be rewarded for).

Received Nissan Consult interface today and dowloaded ECU Talk. Any tricks Bigrig
28th February 2011, 02:15 PM
boggy2006

mine's just been posted so waiting for it to arrive
28th February 2011, 08:44 PM
NissanGQ4.2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob

Received Nissan Consult interface today and dowloaded ECU Talk. Any tricks Bigrig

how did you go Bob??? Have you got it up and running?
1st March 2011, 06:28 AM
Bob

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddrhind

how did you go Bob??? Have you got it up and running?

No I havnt had the time . Hope to have a play over the Weekend. Will post my results
1st March 2011, 09:23 PM
Bigrig

Haven't received mine yet, but that said, I haven't found the connector under the dash yet either!! Looking forward to tinkering with it though ...
1st March 2011, 09:38 PM
NissanGQ4.2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigrig

Haven't received mine yet, but that said, I haven't found the connector under the dash yet either!! Looking forward to tinkering with it though ...

well if u came over on the Sunday, we could of had a few 2 many bourbons and with a pair of wire cutters i'm sure we could of found the plug *L*
1st March 2011, 10:46 PM
Bigrig

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddrhind

well if u came over on the Sunday, we could of had a few 2 many bourbons and with a pair of wire cutters i'm sure we could of found the plug *L*

My bad brother, but I'll make a bigger effort next time and we'll see if we can't break something!! LOL
4th March 2011, 10:08 AM
boggy2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob

Received Nissan Consult interface today and dowloaded ECU Talk. Any tricks Bigrig

hi, how long did it take to receive it from Dino direct after you got the shipping confirmation? Mine was posted on Sunday 27th Feb, but still haven't got it yet. Did you get a tracking number? I paid extra for the insurance and tracking number, but didn't get that either.

cheers
4th March 2011, 10:33 AM
HippoNZ

first things first I had no idea that a 92 gq had this capability, so after reading this thread I thought I'd look into one of these eletronic diagnostics thingys since I drowned my truck in a river and have all sorts of electrical problems now lol
Can you guys make it clear for me...
You buy the cable that plugs from your truck to your laptop
Download free software that tells you whats wrong???
then go get it fixed

cheers and beers
4th March 2011, 05:22 PM
NissanGQ4.2

Quote:

Originally Posted by HippoNZ

first things first I had no idea that a 92 gq had this capability, so after reading this thread I thought I'd look into one of these eletronic diagnostics thingys since I drowned my truck in a river and have all sorts of electrical problems now lol
Can you guys make it clear for me...
You buy the cable that plugs from your truck to your laptop
Download free software that tells you whats wrong???
then go get it fixed

cheers and beers

You can read certain information from the ECU and its easier to read fault codes using software and a laptop, I would not say it tells you everything that is wrong, I have not really played with mine 2 much. But for the price i think its worth getting one, you can get a cheap one like i did, or go something a bit pricier and have a permanent readout display mounted in the vehicle
5th March 2011, 07:04 PM
Sir Roofy

hi there bob
did you have a go at working out the ECU am interested in your
results
5th March 2011, 07:05 PM
Bob

Quote:

Originally Posted by roofy

hi there bob
did you have a go at working out the ECU am interested in your
results

Not yet mate. Was going to this weekend but Work is getting in the way. Will let you know when I have a go
5th March 2011, 07:11 PM
Sir Roofy

alls good bob sounds like a plan
9th March 2011, 06:33 PM
NissanGQ4.2

Scotty, have you installed yours yet or are you still looking for the plug???

Bob, the weekend has come and gone, so whats the verdict????

Boogy2006, have you received yours yet?????
9th March 2011, 06:40 PM
Sir Roofy

Was wondering myself how it was going
i orderd one but nothing as yet

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