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OBD1 ECU Chipping Wirelist

Pin connections and traces between the MCU, latch, and external EPROM socket on OBD1 Honda ECUs.

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ROM Maps

Rom Maps An area to collaborate on all the memory addresses found in ROMs Rom Maps OBD1 Civic and Integra ECUs Memory Lo...

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`27C256` EPROM Specifications

Technical specifications, pinout diagrams, equivalent part numbers, and speed requirements for the 27C256 EPROM chip use...

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82C55 Programmable Peripheral Interface

Technical specifications and pinout mapping for the OKI MSM82C55A / Intel 82C55 Programmable Peripheral Interface (PPI)...

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Adding IAB Control to an OBD1 P28 ECU

Hardware modification guide to add Intake Air Bypass (IAB) secondary runner controls to an OBD1 Honda P28 Civic ECU.

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Automatic Accord OBD2-to-OBD1 ECU and TCU conversion

Wiring conversion guide and pinout translation tables to run an automatic OBD2a Accord using an automatic OBD1 Integra E...

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Beginner's Honda ECU FAQ

Archived beginner answers for identifying, selecting, and researching Honda ECUs.

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Chipping 1988-1989 OBD0 ECUs

Archived socketing and chipping methods for early 1988-1989 Honda and Acura OBD0 ECUs.

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Chipping OBD2 Honda ECUs (OKI `66507` / `66P507`)

Hardware guide for chipping OBD2 Honda ECUs by replacing the OKI 66507 processor with a programmed 66P507 OTP microcontr...

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Chipping the JDM OBD1 P30 ECU

Hardware modification guide for socketing, chipping, and converting JDM square-case OBD1 P30 ECUs to manual transmission...

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Chipping the OBD0 PM6 ECU (1988–1991 Civic/CRX Si)

Step-by-step hardware guide to chipping the OBD0 PM6 ECU (1988–1991 Civic/CRX Si) to accept external EPROMs and custom t...

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Crome JavaScript scripting API

Reference for the legacy Crome ROM editor JavaScript API used by scripts, ROM handlers, and plug-ins.

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DIY Datalogging Cable via Nokia FBUS Modification

Technical guide to converting a legacy Nokia FBUS serial phone cable into a low-cost USB-to-TTL serial adapter for OBD1...

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DIY Easy-RTP v1.0 build and installation guide

Archived assembly guide and partial OBD0/OBD1 installation notes for the DIY Easy-RTP v1.0 board.

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DIY Engine Simulator for ECU Bench Testing

A detailed build guide for a DIY hardware Engine Simulator (ECU Stimulator) used to bench-test and debug Honda OBD0, OBD...

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Easy-RTP v1.0 OBD1 installation

Preliminary archived installation procedure for connecting Easy-RTP v1.0 to OBD1 ECUs.

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Guide to Bulb-Style Desoldering Irons

Guide to using and modifying budget-friendly bulb-style desoldering irons for ECU chipping and through-hole solder remov...

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Honda ECU component sourcing reference

Historic supplier part numbers for components used when socketing, modifying, or repairing Honda OBD0 and OBD1 ECUs.

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Honda ECU Serial Datalogging (`CN2` TTL Header)

Learn how Honda OBD1 ECUs communicate with tuning laptops via serial TTL signals (CN2 header), including pinouts, settin...

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Honda OBD Generations Guide (OBD0, OBD1, OBD2a, OBD2b)

An overview of Honda On-Board Diagnostics generations (OBD0, OBD1, OBD2a, OBD2b). Learn their differences, connector lay...

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Honda PR3 ECU Reference Guide

Hardware and software reference guide for the OBD0 and OBD1 PR3 DOHC VTEC ECU used in B16A-equipped Integra and Civic mo...

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How to Install the "Add Extra Features" Plugin in Crome

Software guide for downloading, installing, and applying the Add Extra Features plugin in the Crome OBD1 ROM editor to e...

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JDM P30 D12 analog-input modification

Archived JDM P30 D12 circuit modification for logging a 0-5 V analog input through the ECU.

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Knock Sensor

A piezo sensor that lets the ECU hear detonation and pull timing to protect the engine.

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Logging an external 0-5 V sensor through P30 D12

Archived USDM P30 D12 analog-input method for logging an external 0-5 V sensor.

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OBD0 inter-chip communication notes

Reverse-engineered notes on the OBD0 ECU memory bus, peripheral address ranges, and chip-select logic.

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OBD1 8-bit MAP calibration in millibars

Archived P72/P75 OBD1 MAP-byte formulas and calibration values for stock and uncorked ROM code.

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OBD1 Honda P28 ECU Reference Guide

A hardware and software reference guide for the USDM and EDM OBD1 P28 SOHC VTEC ECU (from D16Z6 engines), the most popul...

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OBD1 Honda P72 ECU Reference Guide

A comprehensive hardware and software reference guide for the OBD1 P72 Integra GS-R DOHC VTEC ECU, including RAM and ROM...

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OBD1 PR4 ECU Hardware & Reference

Hardware layouts, component locations, and chipping instructions for the OBD1 Acura Integra PR4 ECU.

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OBD1 Prelude P14 ECU Guide (H23A)

Hardware specifications, board layout differences, knock sensor configurations, and ROM files for the 1993–1995 OBD1 Pre...

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OKI M6260A Engine Control Counter IC

Technical reference for the OKI M6260A Engine Control Counter IC, a custom timing and I/O coprocessor used in Honda OBD0...

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Soldering Iron Selection & Guidelines

How to select and use a soldering iron for ECU modification, covering wattages, tip shapes, and temperature settings.

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Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)

How the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) works, how to calibrate/adjust it, and troubleshooting common TPS issues.

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UberData tuning FAQ

Archived setup and tuning FAQ for the legacy UberData OBD1 Honda ROM editor.

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USB-to-Serial TTL Adapters (`FTDI` / USBMOD3)

Technical guide to wiring, configuring, and loopback testing FTDI-based USB-to-TTL serial adapters for Honda ECU datalog...

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Wideband Installation Guide for Honda OBD1 ECUs

Learn how to install and configure an AEM wideband O2 sensor on your Honda OBD1 ECU using Honda Tuning Suite (HTS) or Ho...

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Willem EPROM Programmer Guide

Configuring and using Willem EPROM programmers (parallel/LPT port) for burning SST 27SF512 and 27SF256 ROM chips for Hon...

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Wire Harness

Compare Honda OBD0, OBD1, OBD2A, and OBD2B ECU wire-harness connectors and pinout layouts.

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Fuel Injector Offsets Database

A comprehensive database of battery offset (dead time/latency) tables for OEM and aftermarket fuel injectors.

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`27SF256`

This is supposed to be an electricallyerasable replacement for 27 C256. SST Datasheet (PDF) These can be purchased dirt...

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`28C256` EEPROM Pinout & Compatibility

Technical specifications, pinout mapping, and socket modification instructions for using the 28C256 EEPROM chip in stand...

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`29C256`

the ATMEL AT29C256 chip is the de facto FLASHROM chip in use. It uses a 5V programming voltage, can be erased repeatedly...

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`66207`

The Oki 66207 MCU is used mainly in the OBD1 Civic Integra ECUs. It uses the NX8/200 core. Lots of useful documentation...

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`74HC373`

The 74HC373 is an octal Latch chip. It Latches 8 bits of data, and is usally used when adding an external rom to a MCU

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`C144`

C144 is a NPN switching transistor. It has been successfully replaced with C2785 (and its replacements).

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`MAX233`

the Maxim MAX233 chip is commonly used to translate between TTL and RS232 levels during serial communication.

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02D011F0-1500

to convert nonvtec "11F0" boards from nonvtec to VTEC, add: In top left quadrant: C60 1uF, 35v electrolytic (tantalum?)...

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02D01720-1500

To convert a "1720" board from nonvtec to VTEC add the following parts: Required: Q26: C2785 (note: I used a C144 and it...

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02D01980-1500

Editor's note: the small list does not appear to have the required parts for the IABsAuthor: eg6ajk Date: 052403 15:10 m...

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203 AC

Author: PRCIVIC Date: 052803 21:46 Ok I have commented the AC routine posted for the benefits of those with no assembly...

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5050s

Use this method if you install a 5050s in IC14 and you get a MIL code 21. STEP 1 modify and install the VTEC parts as no...

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5128XRAM

5128 XRAM explanation : The 5128 chip present in OBD0 ECUs is a 2K byte(?) SRAM chip. It is mapped into memory space at...

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515X High Side Switch

Honda uses a 5 pin high side switch in a lot of their OBD1 and OBD2 ECUs to control solenoids like auto trans and VTEC s...

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66k Assembler Docs

Here you can find all the documentation on the Oki 66K achitecture that we have been able to find. If it isn't attached...

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66k Resources

Documentation 66k Assembler Docs factory documentation on the Oki 66xxx processors used in most OBD1 and OBD2 implemenat...

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91PM6 Target Idle

Author: xtensive Date: 010403 20:47 Ok, here's what I found: That whole area is data tables. The routine that calls the...

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A143

Thanks again Javier (dohcvtec): A143====Panasonic NTE2362 === (Digikey 2SB1030ARACTND) (do not be fooled into believing...

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A5

A5h (opcode 'A5' in hexidecimal) is the "reserved" opcode of the 8051 instruction set. This means it is NOT a valid inst...

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Acura Integra PR4 OBD0 ECU Pinouts and Wiring

Wiring layout, pinout details, and schematic analysis for the OBD0 and OBD1 Acura Integra PR4 ECU.

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