MaxxECU V1 Plugin ECU solution for Audi A4 – Audi A4 (AEB, AJL) 1996 – 1998
Fast and simple installation – Replace stock ECU and lambda sensor, do some simple wiring and off you go
Replace stock air-flow-meter – Remove and replace the stock air-flow-meter with MaxxECU’s built-in MAP-sensor
Audi 4-cyl – Unleash the underestimated 4-cylinder Audi engine with the MaxxECU Plugin ECU solution to gain access to the engine
What’s in the Box
- MaxxECU unit
- Plugin adapter harness
- USB cable for communication
- MAP-sensor push-to-lock hose kit
- Printed quick start guide
- All items in a box
- Bosch LSU 4.2 wideband oxygen sensor
- LSU 4.2 connector
- WBO (LSU) harness
MaxxECU MINI Features
Selected MaxxECU Advantages
- Built-in MAP-sensor (up to 43 psi / 3bar of boost pressure)
- MDash/RealDash Android app connectivity
- Superfast USB communication
- High or low impedance injector support
- No changes in original electronics
- Direct access to up to 8 EGT-sensors
Selected Vehicle Features
- Uses stock harness, easy installation
- The air mass meter is removed
- Controls idle valve, AC, tachometer and other instruments
Selected MaxxECU Functions
- Boost control
- Launch control
- Shift-cut
- Lambda control
- Boost level switching
Compatibility
- Compatible with MaxxECU STREET, RACE, V1 and PRO
- Some features not available depending on used ECU
V1 Features
Target Engines of MaxxECU V1
- All 3-12 cylinder engines (4-stroke)
- Up to 8 cylinders fully sequentially
- Up to 12 cylinders in wasted spark
MaxxECU V1 Inputs
- Intake air temperature sensor (IAT)
- Coolant temperature sensor (CLT)
- Throttle position sensor (TPS)
- Lambda (WBO) sensor. Uses a sensor directly connected to the ECU without any additional electronics. Supports Bosch LSU 4.2 and 4.9
- 2 trigger inputs. VR or digital. Automatic trigger level detection. The signals are processed by a completely separated processor for maximum performance and immunity against interference
- 2 extra temperature sensors. Can be used as switches or to control additional functions
- 2 extra 0-5V inputs. Can be used for additional sensors such as for measurement of fuel/oil pressure
- 2 digital inputs used for example for speed sensors (VR / Hall) or switches
- Built-in 400kPa MAP-sensor for up to 3bar/43PSI of boost
- 8 inputs for EGT sensors. No extra electronics needed
MaxxECU V1 Outputs
- 8 peak/hold injector outputs. 1-2 high or low impedance injectors per output. 8A per output
- 8 ignition outputs. 5V signal to drive ignition modules, CDI units or coils
- 8 outputs for extra features. Can be used to control virtually anything. Fuel pumps, idle control, boost
- Solenoids, nitrous, shift lights, fans, warning lights, etc. GPO 1-7 (2A) GPO 8 (5A)
MaxxECU V1 Technical
- CAN bus for expansion modules, OEM vehicle CAN, ODBII
- USB communication for tuning with MTune
- Bluetooth for connecting to mobile devices with MDash
- 8MB memory for internal logging, up to 1000Hz
- Supply voltage 8-22V
- ARM Cortex-M3 120MHz main processor. Three extra processors to handle the triggers, injectors and EGT
- Resolution on ignition: 0.1 degrees
- Resolution on injectors: 0.001 ms
- Updates the fuel and ignition calculations 2000 times per second
- The fastest PC communication on the market
- 50Hz sampling rate on all EGT inputs
- 1000Hz sampling rate on all analog inputs
- Weight: 528g (without mounting brackets)
- 140x106x46mm (excluding protruding connectors and mounting brackets)
- Aluminum casing
MaxxECU V1 Revision Updates
- Rev 9
- Added support for Bosch LSU 4.9 WBO sensor
- Rev 7
- Twice as much logging memory and higher logging speed (100Hz)
- DIN 1/2 can be used with a VR sensor directly
- Rev 6
- Injector outputs can power up to 8A per output (enables dual 2400cc Deka injectors per output).
- Internal wideband lambda can measure even richer fuel mixtures, below lambda 0.65 (for methanol engines)
- Rev 4
- Selectable voltage on the TACH output (5 or 12V)
- GPO7 can be used as digital input DIN3
Street Features
Target Engines for MaxxECU STREET
- All 3-12 cylinder engines (4-stroke)
- Up to 6 cylinders fully sequentially
- Up to 12 cylinders in wasted spark
MaxxECU STREET Inputs
- Intake air temperature sensor (IAT)
- Coolant temperature sensor (CLT)
- Throttle position sensor (TPS)
- Lambda (WBO) sensor. Uses a sensor directly connected to the ECU without any additional electronics. Supports Bosch LSU 4.2, 4.9
- 2 trigger inputs. VR or digital. Automatic trigger level detection. The signals are processed by a completely separated processor for maximum performance and immunity against interference
- 2 extra temperature sensors. Can be used as switches or to control additional functions
- 2 extra 0-5V inputs. Can be used for additional sensors such as for measurement of fuel/oil pressure
- 2 digital inputs used for example for speed sensors (Hall) or switches
- Built-in 400kPa MAP-sensor for up to 3bar/43PSI of boost
MaxxECU STREET Outputs
- 6 injectors outputs. High impedance only
- 6 ignition outputs. 5V signal to drive ignition modules, CDI units or coils
- 4 outputs for extra features. Can be used to control virtually anything. Fuel pumps, idle control, boost solenoids, nitrous, shift lights, fans, warning lights, etc. GPO 1-3 (2A), GPO 8 (5A)
MaxxECU STREET Technical
- CAN bus (additional wires required)
- USB communication for tuning with MTune
- 8MB memory for internal logging, up to 1000Hz
- Supply voltage 8-22V
- ARM Cortex-M3 120MHz main processor
- Resolution on ignition: 0.1 degrees
- Resolution on injectors: 0.001 ms
- Updates the fuel and ignition calculations 2000 times per second
- The fastest PC communication on the market
- Weight: 520g
- 140x134x42mm (including mounting points, excluding connector)
- Aluminum casing
RACE Features
Target Engines of MaxxECU RACE
- All 3-12 cylinder engines (4-stroke)
- Up to 8 cylinders fully sequentially
- Up to 12 cylinders in wasted spark
MaxxECU RACE Inputs
- Intake air temperature sensor (IAT)
- Coolant temperature sensor (CLT)
- Throttle position sensor (TPS)
- Lambda (WBO) sensor. Uses a sensor directly connected to the ECU without any additional electronics. Supports Bosch LSU 4.2 and 4.9
- 2 trigger inputs. VR or digital. Automatic trigger level detection. The signals are processed by a completely separated processor for maximum performance and immunity against interference
- 2 extra temperature sensors. Can be used as switches or control of additional functions
- 2 knock sensor inputs
- 6 extra 0-5V inputs. Can be used for additional sensors such as measurement oil/fuel pressure
- 4 extra digital inputs used for example speed sensors (VR / Hall) or switches
- 8 EGT TYPE-K/N inputs (1200C/2200F) in separate harness
MaxxECU RACE Outputs
- 8 peak/hold injector outputs. 1-2 high or low impedance injectors per output. 8A per output
- 8 ignition outputs. 5V signal to drive ignition modules, CDI units or coils
- 9 extra LOW DRIVING outputs for additional features. Can be adjusted to control virtually anything like fuel pumps, idle valves. GPO 1-8,10 (2A), GPO 9 (5A)
- 2 extra +12V DRIVING outputs (GPO 15,16) (2A)
- 4 extra motor outputs (ex E-Throttle). GPO 11-14 (2A)
MaxxECU RACE Technical
- CAN bus for expansion modules, OEM vehicle CAN, ODBII
- USB communication for tuning with MTune
- Bluetooth for connecting to mobile devices with MDash
- 8MB memory for internal logging, up to 1000Hz.
- Supply voltage 8-22V
- ARM Cortex-M3 120MHz main processor. Three extra processors to handle the trigger, injectors and knock detection
- Resolution on ignition: 0.1 degrees
- Resolution on injectors: 0.001 ms
- Updates the fuel and ignition calculations 2000 times per second
- The fastest PC communication on the market
- 50Hz sampling rate on all EGT inputs
- 1000Hz sampling rate on all analog inputs
- Weight: 880g
- 155x195x40mm (including mounting points, excluding connector)
PRO Features
Target Engines of MaxxECU PRO
- All 3-12 cylinder engines (4-stroke)
- Up to 12 cylinders fully sequentially
- Up to 12 cylinders in wasted spark
MaxxECU PRO Inputs
- Intake air temperature sensor (IAT)
- Coolant temperature sensor (CLT)
- Throttle position sensor (TPS)
- Dual lambda (WBO) sensor. Uses sensor directly connected to the ECU without any additional electronics. Supports Bosch LSU 4.2 and 4.9
- 2 trigger inputs. VR or digital. Automatic trigger level detection. The signals are processed by a completely separated processor for maximum performance and immunity against interference
- 6 temperature sensors. Can be used for logging or control of additional functions
- 16 0-5V inputs. Can be used for additional sensors such as measurement of fuel / oil pressure
- 10 digital inputs used for example speed sensors (4 can use VR-sensors) or switches
- Built-in 400kPa MAP-sensor for up to 3bar/43PSI of boost
- 12 EGT TYPE-K/N inputs with separate harness (up tp 1200C/2200F
MaxxECU PRO Outputs
- 16 peak/hold injector outputs. 1-2 high or low impedance injectors per output. 8A per output
- 12 ignition outputs. 5V signals to drive ignition modules, CDI units / coils
- 30 extra outputs for additional features. Can be adjusted to control virtually anything like fuel pumps, idle valves. GPO 1-8 (2A), GPO 9/10 (5A), GPO 11-14(2A), GPO 15-23 (12V sourcing, 4A), GPO 23-30 (1.5A)
- Dual E-Throttle support
MaxxECU PRO Technical
- CAN bus for expansion modules, OEM vehicle CAN, ODBII
- USB communication for tuning with MTune
- Bluetooth for connecting to mobile devices with MDash
- 8MB memory for internal logging, up to 1000Hz
- Supply voltage 8-22V
- ARM Cortex-M3 120MHz main processor. Three extra processors to handle the triggers, injectors and EGT
- Resolution on ignition: 0.1 degrees
- Resolution on injectors: 0.001 ms
- Updates the fuel and ignition calculations 2000 times per second
- The fastest PC communication on the market
- 50Hz sampling rate on all EGT inputs
- 1000Hz sampling rate on all analog inputs
- Weight: 1137g
- 252x180x40mm excluding protruding connectors
- Built-in accelerometer up to 8G
- Waterproofed aluminum case with shock absorbers
MTune Features
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MTune Tuning Features
- 2D and 3D
- Shortcuts for most operations
- Interpolation
- Local autotune
- Live-logger
- Superfast USB connection
- Live tuning – No need to burn changes – instant save
MaxxECU Trigger Support
- VR-sensor or digital (Hall, opto)
- Distributor
- Standard missing tooth (60-2, 36-1). Supports ranges from 2-1 to 180-4
- Missing tooth on CAM
- Multitooth trigger (2+1 to 180+1)
- Audi 5-cyl
- Chrysler Hemi SRT-8 32-2-2
- Daihatsu Mira
- Dodge Viper V10
- GM LSx
- GM LT5 GEN1
- Honda K20 (12+1)
- Honda K20A2 (with CAM sensor)
- Honda K20Z4 12+1 crank with 4+1 cam trigger
- Jeep Cherokee (MJ-XJ 19)
- Mazda 1.6 MX5/Miata/Eunos
- Mazda MX5 NB (99-05)
- Mitsubishi 4/2
- Mitsubishi EVO X
- Nissan CAS
- Nissan HR16DE
- Nissan VQ35DE
- Renix 66-2-2-2
- Rover V8
- Rover K-series (lotus elise) 1.8
- Subaru EJ20
- Suzuki 13B (requires modified trigger wheel)
- Suzuki GSX (with digital sensor)
MaxxECU CAM Signal Support
- On Cam (1 pulse per cam rev.)
- 2JZ 3-teeth 7 VTTi
- N-1 on cam (missing tooth)
- AMG C63 V8
- BMW 6+1 extra (S50)
- BMW M62 (rising)
- Chrysler Hemi SRT-8
- Honda F20C
- Honda J35A3
- Honda L15A
- GM LS3
- Mitsubishi Evo cam
- Ford Mustang 5.0 Coyote
- Nissan VQ35DE
- Nissan HR16DE
- Nissan VK45DE
- Porsche 996 2001-2005 M96/70
- Mazda MX5 NB (99-05)
- Volvo T5/T6
- VW 1.8T (CAM)
MaxxECU VANOS/VVTi Support
- Even teeth
- AMG C63 V8
- BMW 6+1 extra (S50)
- BMW M62 (rising)
- Ford Mustang 5.0 Coyote
- GM LS3
- N-1 on cam (missing tooth)
- Nissan VQ35DE
- Nissan HR16DE
- Nissan VK45DE
- Mitsubishi EVO (MIVEC)
- Mazda MX5 NB (99-05)
- Volvo T5/T6
- VW 1.8T (CAM)
- Porsche 996 2001-2005 M96/70
MaxxECU Engine Protections
- EGT fuel correction
- Lean power cut
- EGT power cut
- Rev limit
- Advanced warning and protection system
- Lambda fuel correction
MaxxECU Auto Transmission Support
MaxxECU Functionality
- Launch control (up to three stages)
- Rolling launch
- Anti-lag using solenoid or E-Throttle
- Traction control
- Power management
- Shift-cut
- Overrun fuel cut
- Lambda control (closed loop)
- Nitrous control
- AC control
- Boost control (closed/open loop), extra compensation tables.
- Boost level switching
- E-Throttle support
- VANOS/VVTi support
- Logging: Internal up to 1000Hz, PC logging 20Hz
- Built-in error diagnostics and handling
- Idle control using E-Throttle, idle solenoid, stepper motor or ignition timing
- Closed-loop anti-stall
- Ignition timing lock for easy synchronization with timing light
- Flex-fuel
MaxxECU Advanced Features
- Speed limiters
- Individual fuel correction per cylinder
- Injector staging
- Virtual fuel tank/fuel consumption
- Filters on TPS, RPM and MAP signals
- Trailing ignition
- Virtual inputs/internal outputs to activate internal functions
- Use of TYPE-K sensor to report IAT up to 350 degrees C/660 F
- Wastegate control with CO2 for a predictable boost
- Extra user table activation based on user-defined settings
- After launch power limit, function to control traction after launch
- CAN inputs (advanced) – Receive CAN data from external electronics and use in MaxxECU, such as OEM vehicle buttons.
- Automatic starting and stopping of internal log function based on user conditions (speed, load, error code etc.)
- Timers and distance counters
- CAN for OEM protocols, OBDII, and CAN modules
- Clutch slip control with user-defined tables (as an example)
- Measure injector resistance directly from the software
- Built-in trigger oscilloscope
- Built-in trigger logger
- Flexible load/speed axis selection
- Flexible user output functions
- Flexible user PWM/FREQ output functions
- Speedometer output function
- Tachometer output selectable 5/12V, supports external flyback coil
- Sequential gearbox control
