Omex ecu plugs question

1. Jack-Cooley Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Worksop Posts: 571 106 GTI's/Half a turbo project

   #1 15th January 2014, 21:59

   Im after a male and a female omex plug if they make them? I want to extend the ecu into the car behind the dash, problem is to keep it tidy i need to
   
   1. Wire it either side of the bulkhead to avoid drilling a massive hole
   
   And 2. Extend the original plug i have to make it reach.
   
   
   Would having another plug on there to make it longer make it messier or should i just chop the 5 or 6 cables that are too short and solder them.
   
   Does soldering cause any recognisable resistance or enough to cause issues?
   
   Thanks
   
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2. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #2 16th January 2014, 00:03

   Cut and solder or buy a bulkhead connector so you have a detachable engine loom. Simples.
3. Jack-Cooley Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Worksop Posts: 571 106 GTI's/Half a turbo project

   #3 16th January 2014, 00:06

   Do you have a link for the omex 600 bulkhead connector?
4. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #4 16th January 2014, 00:12

   No. Such a thing doesn't exist. Just use any old connector as long as you're happy with the standard.
   
   Ie:
   http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/download...connectors.pdf
5. Jack-Cooley Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Worksop Posts: 571 106 GTI's/Half a turbo project

   #5 16th January 2014, 00:53

   Fear my epic drawing skills
   
   
   
   so your saying the best bet is to change it from number (1) on the drawing.
   
   to number (2), by cutting the lines, matching them up on any old plug from the list you linked me, and pin them up from (for example) 1 through to 32. then pin them the same from the other side of the bulkhead fitting to the original omex plug.
   
   
   
   
   also.
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ross so you have a detachable engine loom. Simples.

   
   
   My interior and engine wiring looms are connected together via a relay. so i have one massive wiring loom not two
6. welshpug Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2010 South Wales Posts: 3078 ZX 16v, 205 GTI, 309 Goodwood, 405 MI16.

   #6 16th January 2014, 10:35

   bulkhead connectors are ££££, as is anything with the "motorsport" or "military" tags.
   
   http://www.simtekuk.co.uk/index.php/.../?k=:8:128576:
   
   
   I'd go with a bigger grommet.
   
   http://www.simtekuk.co.uk/search.php/grommet
7. Jack-Cooley Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Worksop Posts: 571 106 GTI's/Half a turbo project

   #7 16th January 2014, 10:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by welshpug bulkhead connectors are ££££, as is anything with the "motorsport" or "military" tags. http://www.simtekuk.co.uk/index.php/.../?k=:8:128576: I'd go with a bigger grommet. http://www.simtekuk.co.uk/search.php/grommet

   
   
   Its looking like im just going to extend the wiring then use some velcro straps to hold the ecu to the bulkhead insulation or something much easier than repinning onto another plug.
   
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8. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

   #8 16th January 2014, 23:07

   Just use wifi?
9. Jack-Cooley Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Worksop Posts: 571 106 GTI's/Half a turbo project

   #9 16th January 2014, 23:08

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by MuZiZZle Just use wifi?

   Not sure if srs..
   
   
   Also... Fancy this suspension setup? Pm me
   
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10. Nevidred Newbie Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 7

    #10 16th January 2014, 23:21

    Fairly sure omex 600 ecu uses a rover k series plug so could you not sabatage an ecu and mount the socket in your bulkhead and solder a new plug to the inside ??
11. Jack-Cooley Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Worksop Posts: 571 106 GTI's/Half a turbo project

    #11 16th January 2014, 23:21

    Ill look into it nevi sounds like a good idea
    
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12. Nevidred Newbie Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 7

    #12 16th January 2014, 23:26

    http://www.polevolt.co.uk/acatalog/ECU_Connectors.html
13. Jack-Cooley Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Worksop Posts: 571 106 GTI's/Half a turbo project

    #13 16th January 2014, 23:29

    So ill need this
    
    http://www.polevolt.co.uk/acatalog/info_ECU36.html
    
    And this
    
    http://www.polevolt.co.uk/acatalog/info_ECU36_PCB.html
    
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14. Nevidred Newbie Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 7

    #14 16th January 2014, 23:39

    I believe so but I would check its correct fitment before parting with any monies
15. Jack-Cooley Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Worksop Posts: 571 106 GTI's/Half a turbo project

    #15 16th January 2014, 23:41

    Ill message omex
    
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16. Jack-Cooley Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Worksop Posts: 571 106 GTI's/Half a turbo project

    #16 17th January 2014, 00:16

    Okay dude i have emailed omex and asked.
    
    
    By the way thanks for the link to that electrical website. those prices are so cheap!
    
    talking about £1/per P-clip on ebay.
    
    Wheras the smallest on there are £0.19 and most expensive are £0.77..
    
    thats nuts