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Discussion in 'VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)' started by shonky12, Apr 28, 2008.

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    hi guys.

    ive been reading a post from ford mods and to make a el ecu work on a ed trip computer just run a wire from the data line and splice it into the pwm injector pulse and it will work.

    i want to know if its possible to do the same with a holden ecu with a ed ford trip computer so i can have a trip computer in the vp without putting in a level 3 dash because im interested to find out and to save problems with a level 3 dash
     
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    So let me get this straight, you want to try and find out how to put a ED FORD trip computer into your VP COMMODORE to SAVE you the trouble of installing a HOLDEN LEVEL 3 DASH.

    Answer in short, your a extra large penis kebab and should be banished from these forums.
     
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    it would be easier to put a lvl3 cluster in
    ^ nice answer
    why on earth would u put a crappy lookin cluster in when a lvl3 holden cluster is EASIER to fit and looks NICER. fail
    ^truthful answer

    take ya pick
     
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    hey all can someone tell me how to use this website coz its my frist time in here im from melbounre anyone here from melb
     
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    it would be easier to get and install a l3 dash than to try and setup a way to interface the ford trip computer with the holden ecu.
     
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    no i got a rough idea but i want to know if i can splice the ed trip computer data wire into the pwm injector pulse like you can in fords
     
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    theres only one way you'll find out, and thats to try it yourself. personally ive never seen or heard of anyone trying this, so i doubt anyone will be able to help you
     
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    im getting a ED Fairmont anyway but i just wanted to findout and get my mechanic uncle to give a second opinion thats all, might be easier to wait until i get the ED Fairmont to have a trip computer
     
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    try it. i hope it results in a fire
     
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    exactly. if you're getting a falcon, save the dollars for that, dont spend money on the vp unless it NEEDS it.
     
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    that heap hahaha yeah i cant be bothered pulling the dash out and changine the wiring even retrofitting smartlock into a eb2 non smartlock fairmont will probably be easier than the level 3 conversion in the vp.

    do you know anyone in sa that has a cheap eb series 2 fairmont sedan 4L with genuine alloy wheels for say 1500-2000 or one thats only got something minor wrong like a coil that has to be towed.
     
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    Yeah, this bloke I met on the weekend has a EB Series 2 for sale and I think he wants next to nothing for it, his name is ROB, ph: 0465583256.
     
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    how much and is it a fairmont and is it in sa. if not it wont be economical by the time i get it delivered

    also my heater doesnt blow hot air at all still and im wondering what the problem is because i can hear a vac leak and i think its a dashout job and i want to get my fairmont
     
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