If the ECU is to be used to control ignition, all of the following steps must be performed. If
the ECU will not be controlling ignition, then only the first step is required.
1. Click on ‘Ignition’ then ‘Ignition Set-up’:
a. Select the correct type of ‘Ignition Mode’ for the
application. Set to 'OFF' if ignition is not
controlled by the ECU.
b. Set ‘Maximum Advance’ to a suitable value.
c. Enter appropriate values for coil dwell time in
the ‘Ignition Dwell Time’ table.
2. Click on ‘ECT Ign Trim’:
a. Set ‘Engine Temp Correction’ to OFF (for now).
3. Click on ‘IAT Ign Trim’:
a. Set ‘Air Temp Correction’ to OFF (for now).
4. Click on ‘Ignition Advanced’ then ‘Individual Cyl Ign
Trim’:
a. Set ‘Individual Ign Mode’ to OFF (for now).
5. Click on ‘Dual Ign Table’:
a. Set ‘Dual Table Mode’ to OFF (for now).
6. Click on ‘4D Ign Table':
a. Set ‘4D Ign Mode’ to OFF (for now).
7. Click on 'Ignition Test':
a. Turn each ignition channels test function on
one by one.
b. Check for a quiet clicking sound from each coil
or alternately connect a spark gap and check for
spark on the correct cylinders.
c. Correct any problems before continuing.
8. Perform a Store to permanently save changes to
the ECU by pressing F4.
At this stage it is not necessary to precisely set all limits. However, it is essential to ensure
they are set to values that will not interfere with tuning procedures. It is advisable to err on
the conservative side when setting limit values.