Hi,
I'm building a megasquirt II PCB 3 to control a Ford CFI/ CPI system from an (Australian) EA Falcon. I'm bolting the CFI onto an old Hillman. It is a pretty basic way of doing EFI, however it is teaching me the basics.
This system used an idle speed control system which is simply a dc motor which pushes out/in a rod which adjusts the opening of the throttle plates, like a carby choke. I've found some detailed info on how it works here:
http://www.ausauto.com/index.php?page=n ... e&aid=1224
My question is, given this isn't a stepper motor, nor a IAC, can I incorporate into into my Megasquirt II system? If I can, how would I do it? Has anyone else done something similar?
My gut feel is that I can't, and I need to remove it and simply set the idle statically with the idle screw. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Ford Idle Speed Control System
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Matt Cramer
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Re: Ford Idle Speed Control System
It might be possible to use half the stepper IAC output to control a DC motor. However, you'd need to write custom code for this as the existing firmware won't handle it.
Re: Ford Idle Speed Control System
Thanks Matt.
Thought as much.
Thought as much.