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Index

Introduction 3
Components Required 4
Wiring Foreword 5
ECU Plug Pinouts 6, 7
ECU Mounting Location 8
ECU Power Supply 9
EFI Main Relay and Fuse Box 10
Main Component Locations 11
Fuel Injectors 12
Fuel Injector Connection 13
Ignition Coils 14
Ignition Coil Connection 15, 16, 17
Idle Speed Control Valve 18
Idle Speed Control Valve Connection 19, 20, 21
Engine Speed Output (Tach) 22
General Purpose Output 1 (Fan Relay) 23
Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor 24
Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor Connection 25
Spitronics Crank Angle Plate 26
Spitronics Crank Angle Plate Installation 26, 27
Engine Coolant and Air Temperature Sensors 28
Engine Coolant and Air Temperature Sensors Connection 29
Throttle Position Sensor Input 30
Throttle Position Sensor Connection 31
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Input 32
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Connection 33
Altitude Pressure Sensor Input 34
Altitude Pressure Sensor Connection 35
Lambda Sensor Input 36
Lambda Sensor Connection 37
Glossary 38

DISCLAIMER
APC has made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided on this
manual. However, the information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. APC does not accept any
responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained on this manual. Please consult a factory issued repair manual for exact specifications.

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Introduction
Thank you and congratulations on your Spitronics purchase. We are sure that you will be satisfied with this
robust, compact and user friendly controller, which was designed to meet today's requirements. This
controller was developed around the people involved with Management computers. We hope that it will give
you years of trouble free operation.

This manual serves as an addon to the official Spitronics Mercury manual. Please read the official
manual to learn about the safety precautions and design features of your ECU. Failure to use and install this
management system properly will cause injury to people and / or damage to equipment. This manual was
written with the novice and professional engine tuner in mind, and we would like to urge you to install the
ECU according to our recommendations. This is the best way to get the most out of your ECU. For technical
support please contact the distributor from whom the ECU was purchased. The distributor information can be
obtained from Spitronics Head office

About Spitronics
Spitronics is a design company that specialise in electronic and mechanical designs. Our main product is
After Market Engine Management Systems. Spitronics has a full time, in house Research and Development
Team that consists of software, hardware, firmware and research engineers. We constantly design new
products and upgrade existing ones. This ensures the end user of the latest technology.

Spitronics makes use of surface mount technology and an Automated Machine Process for production
manufacturing. This process results in a more reliable quality product at reduced cost and a smaller physical
size product. This will ensure the end user of the best value for his money.

Spitronics products also go through a Three Stage Quality Control Process before being shipped to
independent distributors, dealers or end users.

Spitronics has a comprehensive Infrastructure with young and passionate people to provide friendly support.
From Branches across South Africa, to a network of independent distributors and dealers, both local and
international to assist the consumer with installation, back-up and service.

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Components Required

We assume that the vehicle is complete, engine installed (in the case of an engine transplant) and the fuel
system plumbed and complete.

It is recommended that the following components are used to complete the Spitronics ECU installation. All
these components are available from APC and can be purchased as a complete kit.

Spitronics Mercury ECU kit for 1UZ-FE which consists of:

Spitronics Mercury2 Advance ECU with Lexus v8 36-1 Firmware
M05-P1 Wiring Loom (12 Way)
M02-P2 Wiring Loom (10 Way)
M03-P3 Wiring Loom (8 Way)
M04-P4 Wiring Loom (6 Way)
Diode 3A x2
Manifold Pressure Sensor
Spitronics Lexus 36-1 Crank Trigger Wheel
Spitronics Type 1 Idle Control Module With Loom

Extra Components Required:

Altitude Pressure Sensor
Vacuum hose x2m
Fuse Box MTA 8 Way
Inline Fuse Holder
Fuse 5A x7
Fuse 7.5A x1
Fuse 10A x1
Relay 4 Pin x3
Wire 3mm² Red x3m
Wire 1.5mm² Red x3m
Wire 1mm² Red x12m
Wire 0.5mm² Orange x2m
Wire 0.5mm² Black x3m
Miscellaneous wire terminals
Miscellaneous Heat Shrink
Insulating Cloth Tape
USB Tuning Cable

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Wiring Foreword
Please refer to the loom wiring diagrams and official Mercury Manual for the loom wiring details. Most
general wiring details are explained in this manual.

Wiring Reliability
The wiring is critical for for reliable operation of the ECU. The following points will help to ensure that the
wiring is reliable:
1. Ground Wiring. One of the most common wiring problems is poor ground wiring. The ground wire must be
grounded properly to the chassis and there must be no paint or anodizing between the ground wire and
mounting point. Temporary wiring is likely to cause problems, use the proper terminal that is securely
crimped to the ground wires. These comments apply to both the ECU ground wire and the ignition system
ground wires.

2. Power wiring. The power wire must be wired by the shortest possible path to the battery via a 30 amp
relay. The relay must be in good condition and the wires must be crimped securely to the appropriate
terminals. The relay should be activated by the ignition switch. The ECU power must not be fed directly from
the ignition switch because it probably wont be able to handle the required current.

3. Spark plug leads. The spark plug leads can cause interference with the ECU wiring. Keep the ECU wires
away from the ignition leads wherever possible. If it is necessary to cross the ignition leads, cross it at right
angles.

4. Terminal crimping. Use the correct crimping tool for each type of terminal. Do a pull test on a sample wire
and terminal to verify that the crimp is sound. In theory the wire should break before the wire pulls out the
crimp. Most crimp tools are only designed for a certain range of wire sizes so be sure to test the crimp with
the particular wire size being used. Soldering the terminal is the last resort if the correct crimping tool is not
available.

5. Terminal Damage. The various connector terminals are easily damaged if probes are inserted into them.
Do not insert probes of any kind into the terminals. If checking a circuit for continuity gently touch the side of
the terminal only.

6. Wire splicing. Preferably use a crimp splice. If soldering a wire splice, wire movement near the wire splice
should be avoided otherwise a fracture might occur at the stress point created by the solder. Use heat shrink
to insulate and provide support to the wires. Never simply connect wire splices without solder or a crimp
splice. These type of joins will corrode. Never use 'Vampire Taps' & 'Plastic Butt Splices'. The first is an
absolute NO. Vampire taps only work under ideal conditions and wire thickness.

7. Wire strain. Avoid pulling wires tight at the connectors.

8. Wire movement. Avoid wire fatigue by tying the wires down close to the connectors.

9. Heat. Keep the wires away from high heat sources.

Important note: ANY ECU is only as good as the INSTALLER AND TUNER!! Take your time and do it
right the first time.

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ECU Plug Pinouts

The Spitronics Mercury ECU is equipped with four molex connectors. These connectors have been grouped
according to function.

12 Way connector Input Signals

10 Way connector Positive channel outputs
8 Way connector Negative channel outputs
6 Way connector Auxiliary inputs and outputs

Note: Pin Number 1 is on the right hand bottom of the connector when looking from the wire side. All ECU
plug pinouts in this manual is labeled in the same manner unless specified otherwise.
ECU Plug Pinout 12 Way (M05-P1)

Pin # Description Wire Colour

1 Air Temperature Sensor Input Yellow
2 Throttle Position Sensor Input Blue
Throttle Position Sensor Output Yellow Pigtail
3 MAP Sensor Input Blue
4 Ground To Sensors Black
5 Cam Angle Input 2 Blue
6 Cam Angle Input 1 Red
7 Water Temperature Sensor Input Green
8 Lambda Sensor Input Red
9 5v + Reference Output Red
10 12v + Ignition Input Orange
11 TDC Signal Input Yellow
12 Crank Angle Signal Input Green

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ECU Plug Pinout 10 Way (M02-P2)

Pin # Description Wire Colour

1 Ignition Output Phase 1 Red/White
2 Ignition Output Phase 3 Red/Orange
3 Not Used Red/Blue
4 Fuel (EFI) Relay Output Blue/Red
5 12v + Ignition Input Red
6 Ignition Output Phase 2 Red/Yellow
7 Ignition Output Phase 4 Red/Green
8 Idle Control output Red/Black
9 Not Used Blue/Black
10 12v + Ignition Input Red
ECU Plug Pinout 8 Way (M03-P3)

Pin # Description Wire Colour

1 Oil Control Valve Output VVT 1 Black/Purple
2 Injector Output Cylinder 4/7 Black/Orange
3 Injector Output Cylinder 1/6 Black/White
4 General Purpose Output 1 Blue/Orange
5 Oil Control Valve Output VVT 2 Black/Red
6 Injector Output Cylinder 3/2 Black/Brown
7 Injector Output Cylinder 8/5 Black/Yellow
8 Rev Counter Output Green
ECU Plug Pinout 6 Way (M04-P4)

Pin # Description Wire Colour

1 ACIS Manifold Flap Blue/White
2 Altitude Pressure Sensor Input Green
3 Ground to sensors Blue
4 Fuel Pressure Sensor Input Yellow
5 Multi Function Pot Input Blue
6 5v+ Reference Output Red

Note: Pin Number 1 is on the right hand bottom of the connector when looking from the wire side. All ECU
plug pinouts in this manual is labeled in the same manner unless when specified otherwise.

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ECU Mounting Location

It is recommended that the Spitronics ECU, EFI Fuse Box and Relays be installed inside the vehicle cabin.
Do not install the ECU or wiring loom directly or close to any high heat sources.

The ECU Ground wire needs to be earthed properly onto the vehicle’s chassis. A bad earth connection may
cause intermittent problems and damage to the ECU and/or other components.

Connect Lug
to Ground

External Jumper Settings

The Mercury 2 ECU is equipped with external jumpers, these jumpers are used to activate the internal pull
up resistors which are needed when a Hall effect crank angle / Cam angle sensor is used. For the Lexus
1uz-fe engine both these jumpers need to be removed.

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Engine Control Unit (ECU) Power Supply

The Spitronics ECU requires a stable power and earth supply.

Run a (Red 1.5mm²) wire from the ECU relay pin 30 directly to the battery positive through a inline 10A
Fuse. Now connect the two Red ECU Power Input wires to pin 87. Pin 86 must be earthed and pin 85
supplied with a switched 12v power supply.

Make sure that the switched 12v + supply does fall away under engine cranking conditions.

The ECU Earth wire, ECU Relay Earth and Black Earth wires from the ECU connectors need to be properly
grounded onto the vehicle’s chassis. A bad earth connection may cause intermittent problems and damage
to the ECU and/or other components.

ECU RELAY

to Ground
Connect Lug
Pin 30

Pin 85

Pin 86

Pin 87

Battery 12v + Inline Fuse

10A
Switched 12v+ Ignition
12 Way, Pin 10
M05-P1

12 Way, Pin 4
M04-P4
M04-P4
M05-P1 M02-P2

6 Way, Pin 3

12v+ Output to Idle Control Module 10 Way, Pin 5 & 10

M02-P2

5
M03-P3
M03-P3

12v+ Output to TCU

(T01-P1, Pin 10) ; (M02-P2, Pin 5/10)
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Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Main Relay and Fuse Box

The two EFI main relays are used to supply power to the EFI fuse box. The EFI relays will switch on for a
couple of seconds once the Engine Control Unit (ECU) is powered up and then switch off again until the
ECU receives an RPM signal from the engine.

Note, the EFI relay output from the ECU is switched to ground when activated. (Blue/Red 10 Way, Pin 4)

The EFI fuse box supplies fused power to the engine fuel injection components and will act as protection in
case of a short or component failure

Recommended Minimum wire thickness:

Pin 30 Battery 12v + 3mm² (12 AWG)
Pin 85 Switched 12v + Ignition 0.5mm² (20 AWG)
Pin 87 12v+ Output to fuse box 3mm² (12 AWG)
EFI Fuse box output to components 1mm² (17 AWG)

EFI RELAY 1
Pin 30

Pin 85

Pin 86

Pin 87

EFI Fuse Box

Battery 12v +
Switched 12v+ Ignition
Blue/Red (10 Way, Pin 4) INJECTORS
BANK 1 5A
EFI RELAY 2
INJECTORS
BANK 2 5A
IGN COIL
BANK 1 5A
Pin 30

Pin 85

Pin 86

Pin 87

IGN COIL
BANK 2 5A
IN OUT
COIL DRIVER
7.5A
LAMBDA 5A

FUEL PUMP
7.5A

TCU 7.5A

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Main Component Locations

Fuel Injectors

Throttle Position Sensor

Water Temp Sensor

Idle Speed Control Valve
Ignition Coil Bank 2

Ignition Coil Bank 1

Crankshaft Position Sensor

Fuel Injectors

Throttle Position Sensor

Water Temp Sensor

Ignition Coil Bank 2
Idle Speed Control Valve

Ignition Coil Bank 1

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Fuel Injectors

Location
The fuel injectors are located on the intake manifold underneath the fuel rails on both banks of the engine.

Operation
The amount of fuel injected depends on how long the injector is open and what fuel pressure is supplied.

Resistance & Current

Different injectors have different resistance from 0.5 ohms to 16 ohms. This means that they require different
operating currents and wiring circuits to open them.

Fuel Injector Pinout

The fuel injector does not have a specific polarity, but always try to keep the polarity constant throughout the
injector loom in order to aid fault finding.

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Fuel Injector Connection

The fuel injectors receive a common 12v + supply from the EFI fuse box as detailed on page 10. The
injectors are then switched to ground in pairs by the ECU. The fuel injector does not have a specific polarity,
but always try to keep the polarity constant throughout the injector loom in order to aid fault finding.
12v+ Bank 2
Black/Brown (8Way, Pin 6)
Black/Orange (8Way, Pin 2)
Black/White (8Way, Pin 3)
Black/Yellow (8Way, Pin 7)

Black/Orange (8Way, Pin 2)

Black/Yellow (8Way, Pin 7)
Black/Brown (8Way, Pin 6)
Black/White (8Way, Pin 3)
12v+ Bank 1
Cylinder 1/6 - Black/White (8Way, Pin 3)
Cylinder 8/5 - Black/Yellow (8Way, Pin 7)
Cylinder 4/7 - Black/Orange (8Way, Pin 2)
Cylinder 3/2 - Black/Brown (8Way, Pin 6)
M03-P3

8 7

6 5

4 3

2 1
Note: The connectors are shown from the wire side.
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Ignition Coils
The 1UZ-FE engine is equipped with two ignition coils.

Ignition Coils Location

The bank 1 ignition coil is mounted next to the left hand timing belt cover. The bank 2 ignition coil is mounted
in the centre of the motor next to the thermostat housing.

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Ignition Coil Connection

The ignition coils receive a 12v + supply from the EFI fuse box as detailed on page 10. The ignition coils are
then switched independently to ground by the Mercury 2 Way Coil Driver.

Ignition Coil Pinouts

The ignition coil pinouts are shown as from the wire side or looking into the ignition coil pins.

Denso Ignition Coil with 2 Pin Connector

Pinout
1 - 12v+ Supply from EFI Fuse Box
2 - Trigger from ignition coil driver

Spark Plug Lead Connection

The 1uz-fe engine is equipped with two ignition coils and two distributors.

Ignition Coil Bank 1

Side Coil

Ignition Coil Bank 2

Top Coil

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Spitronics Two Way Coil Driver Pinouts
The Spitronics Coil Driver pinouts are shown as from the wire side.

Connect Lug Mercury

to Ground
OVL

TGR Coil Driver

2 WAY
PWR

MC-P1 MC2-P2

Coil Driver Plug Pinout 8 Way Inputs (MC-P1)

Pin # Description Wire Colour

1
2
3 Trigger #2 from ECU Red/Yellow
4 12v+ Supply From EFI Fuse Box Red
5
6
7 Trigger #1 from ECU Red/White
8 12v+ Supply From EFI Fuse Box Red

Coil Driver Plug Pinout 6 Way Outputs (MC2-P2)

Pin # Description Wire Colour

1
2
3 Ignition Coil Output Bank 2 Red/Yellow
4
5
6 Ignition Coil Output Bank 1 Red/White

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Ignition Coil Connection Continued

Denso 2 Pin Ignition Coils with Mercury 2 Way Ignition Coil Driver

Connect Lug
Connect Lug

Mercury

to Ground
OVL
to Ground

TGR Coil Driver

2 WAY
PWR

M05-P1 M04-P4 M02-P2 M03-P3 MC-P1 MC2-P2

Red/Yellow (10Way, Pin 6)
Red/White (10Way, Pin 1)

Red/White (8Way, Pin 7)

Red/Yellow (8Way, Pin 3)
Red, 12v+ EFI Fuse Box (8Way, Pin 4/8)

Red/Yellow (6Way, Pin 3)

Red/White (6Way, Pin 7)
M02-P2

Coil Driver Bank 1 - Red/White (10Way, Pin 1)

Coil Driver Bank 2 - Red/Yellow (10Way, Pin 6)

Red, 12v+ Supply EFI Fuse Box

Red/Yellow, Coil Trigger Bank 2

Ignition Coil Bank 2

Top Coil
Red, 12v+ Supply EFI Fuse Box

Red/White, Coil Trigger Bank 1

Ignition Coil Bank 1

Note: The connectors are shown from the wire side. Side Coil

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Idle Speed Control Valve (ISC)

The Lexus 1uz-fe engine is equipped with a stepper type idle speed control valve. The ISC Valve is located
on the front of the intake manifold and bleeds off fresh air into the engine to aid the idle speed.

Take care to filter the fresh air before the ISC valve. It is quite common to see failure of the ISC valve,
especially in dusty conditions. In some cases simply cleaning the ISC valve resolves the problem if no major
damage has occurred to the stepper motor.

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Idle Speed Control Valve (ISC) Connection

The ISC Valve is controlled by the Mercury ECU through a Spitronics type 1 idle control module.

Idle Speed Control Valve (ISC) Pinouts

The ISC Valve pinouts are shown as from the wire side or looking into the ISC Valve.

Denso ISC Valve with 6 Pin Connector

OEM Part Number: 22270-50010

Pinout
1 - Coil 1
1 2 3 2 - 12v+ Supply
3 - Coil 2
4 5 6 4 - Coil 3
5 - 12v+ Supply
6 - Coil 4

Spitronics Mercury Type 1 Idle Control Module (ICM) Pinouts

The idle control module pinouts are shown as from the wire side or looking into the controller. Note, there are
two versions of the Mercury idle control identifiable by the sticker and amount of pins on the connector.

Type 1 Version 1 ICM 8 Pin Connector (S02)

Mercury
Idle Control
Pin # Description Wire Colour
1 Coil 1 Output Red
2 Coil 2 Output Green
TYPE 1
3 Ground Black
4 Trigger Reference Blue
5 Coil 3 Output Yellow
6 Coil 4 Output Blue
7 Trigger Input Red/Black
8 12v+ Supply Red
S02
Type 1 Version 2 ICM 8 Pin Connector (S03)

Mercury Pin # Description Wire Colour

Idle Control2 1 Coil 1 Output Red
2 Coil 2 Output Green
TYPE 1 3 Ground Black
4 Trigger Reference Blue

7 Coil 3 Output Yellow

8 Coil 4 Output Blue
9 Trigger Input Red/Black
S03 10 12v+ Supply Red
Note: The connectors are shown from the wire side.

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Idle Speed Control Valve (ISC) Connection

Version 1 Idle Control Module (8 Way Connector)
Connect Lug

Mercury
to Ground

Idle Control

TYPE 1

M05-P1 M04-P4 M02-P2 M03-P3 S02

Red/Black (10Way, Pin 8)

Red/Black (8Way, Pin 7)

Black, Ground (8Way, Pin 3)
Blue, Trigger Ref (8Way, Pin 4)
Red, 12v+ Supply (8Way, Pin 8)
Screened Cable
M02-P2

Idle Control - Red/Black (10Way, Pin 8)

Ground
12v+ Supply From ECU Relay

Pin 3 - Green, Coil 2

1 2 3
4 5 6

Pin 6 - Blue, Coil 4

Pin 2 / 5 - Screen, 12v+
Screened Cable
Pin 4 - Yellow, Coil 3
Pin 1 - Red, Coil 1

WARNING: Do not earth the screen as it carries 12v+ to the Idle Speed Control Valve.

Note: The connectors are shown from the wire side.

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Idle Speed Control Valve (ISC) Connection

Version 2 Idle Control Module (12 Way Connector)
Connect Lug

Mercury
to Ground

Idle Control2

TYPE 1

M05-P1 M04-P4 M02-P2 M03-P3 S03

Red/Black (10Way, Pin 8)

Red/Black (8Way, Pin 9)

Black, Ground (8Way, Pin 3)
Blue, Trigger Ref (8Way, Pin 4)
Red, 12v+ Supply (8Way, Pin 10)
Screened Cable
M02-P2

Idle Control - Red/Black (10Way, Pin 8)

Ground
12v+ Supply From ECU Relay

Pin 3 - Green, Coil 2

1 2 3
4 5 6

Pin 6 - Blue, Coil 4

Pin 2 / 5 - Screen, 12v+
Screened Cable
Pin 4 - Yellow, Coil 3
Pin 1 - Red, Coil 1

WARNING: Do not earth the screen as it carries 12v+ to the Idle Speed Control Valve.

Note: The connectors are shown from the wire side.

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Engine Speed Output (Rev Counter / Tachometer)

The engine speed output can be used to drive a external rev counter (Tacho meter), data logger or
Spitronics transmission control unit.

Rev Counter
Ground

Signal
Green
(8 Way Connector, Pin 8)

12v + Switched

Operation
The ECU supplies a square wave output that can be calibrated to suite the pulses per revolution required.

Rev Counter types

There is different kinds of rev counters available. Only analogue non stepper motor rev counters can be
driven from the Spitronics ECU. Most soft pulse rev counters can be driven straight from the ecu, but in
some cases the rev counter requires a pull up resistor or spike circuit to work.

Pull up resistor conversion

Some electronic rev counters require a pull up resistor to work correctly. Please see sketch below.

Signal
Green
(8 Way Connector, Pin 8) Resistor
1k Ohm
0.25w
12v + Switched

Signal Spike Circuit conversion

Coil negative trigger rev counters may require a signal spike trigger rather than a ground signal. The circuit
below will work in most cases, if it still does not work try a 220ohm 5 Watt resistor in place of the 100ohm
resistor.

Signal
Green
(8 Way Connector, Pin 8) 86
Resistor
Old Relay
100 Ohm without contact plate
5w
85
12v + Switched

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General Purpose Output 1

The general purpose outputs can be configured to perform several functions. It is recommended that the
General Purpose Output 1 be used for thermometric fan relay control. The Gp1 output is a negative
switching output and both the on and off temperatures can be adjusted.

Fan Relay Location

In most cases the vehicle’s original fan relay can be used which is located in the OEM main fuse box. If there
is no Fan relay, an aftermarket relay may be installed with the adequate fuse protection and wire gauge to
suite the electric radiator fan. Please refer to the electric fan manufacturer brochure or manual.

Fan Relay Connection Example

M03-P3 FAN RELAY

to Ground
Connect Lug
GPO1 - Blue/Orange (8 Way, Pin 4)
Pin 30

Pin 85

Pin 86

Pin 87

Battery 12v + Adequate Fuse Output to Fan

For Fan
Switched 12v+ Ignition
M05-P1
M04-P4
M02-P2

Blue/Orange (8 Way, Pin 4)

M03-P3

Note: The connectors are shown from the wire side.

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Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor

The crankshaft position sensor is used to determine where the engine is in its cycle. A crank sensor can be
used by itself but this can only give information relative to 360 degrees and not 720 degrees.

Crankshaft Position Sensor Location

The Crankshaft Position sensor is located on the front engine on the oil pump housing and picks up from a
Spitronics 36-1 toothed wheel on the crankshaft.

Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor Pinout

The Crankshaft Sensor pinouts are shown as from the wire side or looking into the sensor pins.

21
Pinout
1 - Earth
2 - Signal

2 1

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Engine Position Sensors Connection

The engine position sensors are wired onto the six core screened cable marked CRANK on the M05-P1 12
way loom. Note that all the engine position sensors are wired with a common earth. The engine position
sensors are polarity sensitive.

6 Core Screen Cable

CRANK
M05-P1

Black (12 Way, Pin 4)

Green (12 Way, Pin 12)

Screen Wire
Ground to sensors - Black (12 Way, Pin 4)
Crankshaft Position Sensor - Green (12 Way, Pin 12)

21
Crankshaft Position Sensor
Wire Side
Note: The connectors are shown from the wire side.
Important: Do not connect the screen wire anywhere on the engine side. The screen wire is used to transfer electronic noise to ground at the ECU.

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Spitronics Crank Angle plate

The Spitronics Mercury ECU firmware has been designed to run from a 36-1 toothed crank wheel. The OEM
1uz-fe 12 tooth crank angle plate is not compatible.

Spitronics 36-1 Crank Angle Plate Installation Procedure

Step 1 - Disconnect the battery negative terminal Step 2 - Loosen the drive belt tension by turning the
drive belt tensioner counter clockwise, and then remove
the drive belt.

Step 3 - Loosen the crank pulley nut and then Step 4 - Loosen the timing belt cover bolts and remove
remove the crank pulley. the bottom timing belt cover to expose the trigger wheel

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Spitronics 36-1 Crank Trigger Wheel Installation Procedure Continued

Step 5 - Remove the OEM 12 Tooth crank angle plate. Step 6 - Install the bottom timing belt cover and
Install the Spitronics 36-1 plate with the cup side fasten the timing belt cover bolts
facing outward.

Step 7 - Install the crank pulley and nut. Fasten the Step 8 - Install the drive belt by turning the drive belt
crank pulley nut to 245nm. tensioner counter clockwise.

HINT: When using the Spitronics 36-1 crank angle plate, set the gear teeth in the software to 35 and
use the timing sensor value for fine timing calibration.

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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Input

The engine coolant temperature sensor is used by the ecu for cold startup enrichment, engine over
temperature limit and thermostatic radiator fan control.

The engine coolant temperature sensor is located on the front of the engine and is normally identified by a
green or black connector. The engine coolant temperature sensor is not polarity sensitive.

Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Input

The intake air temperature sensor relays info to the ECU for temperature compensation and general purpose
output switching.

The intake air temperature sensor is built into the airflow meter. If the airflow meter is missing a replacement
aftermarket unit may be used. The airflow meter itself will not be used for any other purpose.

Air Temperature sensor

Wire Side

3 2 1 Air Temperature sensor

54 1 - Airflow Meter 12v+ (Not Used)
2 - Airflow Meter Ground (Not Used)
3 - Airflow Meter Signal (Not Used)
4 - Air Temp Sensor Signal
12345 5 - Air Temp Sensor Ground

Air Temperature sensor

Pin Side
Note: The connectors are shown from the wire side.

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Engine Coolant and Air Temperature Sensor Connection

The Engine Coolant Sensor and Air Temperature Sensor is wired to the six core screened cable marked
ENGINE on the M05-P1 12 Way Loom.

6 Core Screen Cable

M05-P1
Air Temp Signal - Yellow (12 Way, Pin 1)
ENGINE

Sensor Ground - White (12 Way, Pin 4)

Engine Temp Signal - Green (12 Way, Pin 7)
Green (12 Way, Pin 7)
White (12 Way, Pin 4)
Yellow (12 Way, Pin 1)
Screen Wire

54321
Engine Coolant Temperature sensor Air Temperature sensor
Connector View From Wire Side Connector View From Wire Side

Note: The connectors are shown from the wire side.

Important: Do not connect the screen wire anywhere on the engine side. The screen wire is used to transfer electronic noise to ground at the ECU.

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Throttle Position Sensor Input

The throttle position sensor is used by the ecu to indicate efficiency and load. This input is also critical for
idle control operation.

Operation
The signal voltage varies as the wiper moves and must produce a voltage between 0 and 5 volts,
proportional to the angle of the throttle plate.

Sensor Location
The throttle position sensor is located on the throttle body. The traction control butterfly position sensor is not
used.

1 Throttle Position Sensor Pinout

2 1 - 5v Positive
2 - Signal
3 3 - (Not used)
4 4 - Ground

Note: The connectors are shown from the wire side.

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Throttle Position Sensor Connection

The Throttle Position Sensor is wired to the six core screened cable marked ENGINE on the M05-P1 12 Way
Loom.

6 Core Screen Cable

M05-P1
ENGINE

TPS Signal - Blue (12 Way, Pin 2)

TPS Ground - Black (12 Way, Pin 4)
TPS 5v+ Supply - Red (12 Way, Pin 9)
Red (12 Way, Pin 9)
Blue (12 Way, Pin 2)

Black (12 Way, Pin 4)

Screen Wire
1
2
3
4

Throttle Position Sensor Pinout

1 - 5v Positive
2 - Signal
3 - (Not used)
4 - Ground

Note: The connectors are shown from the wire side.

Important: Do not connect the screen wire anywhere on the engine side. The screen wire is used to transfer electronic noise to ground at the ECU.

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Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Input

The manifold absolute pressure sensor provides instantaneous manifold pressure information to the engine's
electronic control unit (ECU). The data is used to calculate air density and determine the engine's air mass
flow rate, which in turn determines the required fuel metering for optimum combustion and influence the
advance or retard of ignition timing.

Operation
How it works is 5 volts DC is supplied to the sensor from the ECU. Inside the MAP sensor there is a resistor
that moves in relation to intake manifold pressure. The resistor varies the voltage between about 1V to 4.5V
depending on the pressure.

Sensor Location
The manifold pressure sensor can be mounted inside the engine bay. The manifold take off point should be
at a position that best represents the average manifold pressure with minimum pulsations. A filter can be
fitted inline to reduce manifold pressure pulsations. Don't T-off idle fittings etc, the take off pipe must be
direct to the manifold. When mounting the MAP sensor face the port down and mount above the take off
point so that any moisture can drain out; ensure that the hose runs downhill all the way to the manifold if
possible.

Manifold Pressure Sensor Pinout

Red - 5v Positive
Black - Ground
Blue - Signal
Example location of the manifold vacuum point
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ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
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in order to use this location.

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Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Connection

The Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor is wired to the three core screened cable marked MAP on the
M05P1 12 Way Loom.

3 Core Screen Cable

M05-P1
MAP Sensor Signal - Blue (12 Way, Pin 3)

MAP
MAP Sensor Ground - Black (12 Way, Pin 4)
Map Sensor 5v+ Supply - Red (12 Way, Pin 9)
Red (12 Way, Pin 9)
Blue (12 Way, Pin 3)
Black (12 Way, Pin 4)
Screen Wire

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

SPITRONICS

Note: The connectors are shown from the wire side.

Important: Do not connect the screen wire anywhere on the engine side. The screen wire is used to transfer electronic noise to ground at the ECU.

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Altitude Pressure Sensor Input

The altitude pressure sensor provides instantaneous ambient pressure information to the engine's electronic
control unit (ECU). The data is used to calculate altitude and alter the fueling and ignition timing accordingly.

Operation
How it works is 5 volts DC is supplied to the sensor from the ECU. Inside the altitude sensor there is a
resistor that moves in relation to the altitude pressure. The resistor varies the voltage between about 1V to
4.5V depending on the pressure.

Sensor Location
The altitude pressure sensor can be mounted inside the engine bay. When mounting the altitude sensor face
the port down so that any moisture can drain out. The sensor pipe should be left open in order to measure
the ambient pressure.

Altitude Pressure Sensor Pinout

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Black - Ground
Blue - Signal

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Altitude Pressure Sensor Connection

The Altitude Pressure Sensor is wired to the four core screened cable marked ALT/FUEL on the M04-P4 6
Way Loom. Note, the Red (5v Supply) and Blue (Sensor Ground) may be shared with the fuel pressure
sensor if needed.

4 Core Screen Cable

ALT/FUEL
M04-P4
Altitude Sensor Signal - Green (6 Way, Pin 2)
Altitude Sensor Ground - Blue (6 Way, Pin 3)
Altitude Sensor 5v+ Supply - Red (6 Way, Pin 6)
Red (6 Way, Pin 6)
Green (6 Way, Pin 2)
Blue (6 Way, Pin 3)
Screen Wire
Red
Blue
Black

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

SPITRONICS

Note: The connectors are shown from the wire side.

Important: Do not connect the screen wire anywhere on the engine side. The screen wire is used to transfer electronic noise to ground at the ECU.

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Lambda Sensor Input

The Lambda sensor is used by the ecu to display Air / Fuel ratios and optimize the fuel economy after the
vehicle has been tuned.

Operation
When initially tuning an engine it is important to have a Lambda sensor or meter to measure the air/fuel ratio
of the engine. This information the mixture can be adjusted for maximum power and optimal fuel economy.

Testing a Lambda sensor for the correct Pin-outs

Test the resistance with an Ohm Meter between two pins at a time. The heater element normally has the
same colours and has a resistance of 6 to 12 ohm. Connect the element wires to earth and 12 volt as above.
The element does not have a specific polarity. The sensor output can only be measured while the engine is
running. Connect the two remaining wires to the ecu signal input and earth as illustrated above. The sensor
will only give an output when the engine has achieved some temperature. If the sensor is not working, swop
the signal and earth wires and test again. The sensor will not be damaged if the earth and signal output has
been swopped.

Life expectancy
The life expectancy of a lambda sensor varies due to fuel type and application. On leaded fuel it is around 50
hours and pump unleaded fuel around 500 hours. Very rich mixtures will shorten sensor life.

Contaminants
Lambda sensors can be damaged by gasket sealants and anti-seize and some fuel additives

Position
The ideal position for mounting the lambda sensor is at least half a meter from the engine and after the
exhaust collector or turbo down pipe. The lambda should be orientated, thinking of a clock between the ten
o'clock to the two o'clock position.

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Lambda Sensor Connection

The Lambda sensor signal is wired to the two core screened cable marked LAMBDA on the M05-P1 12 Way
Loom. In the case of an heated Lambda sensor 12v+ will need to be supplied from the EFI fuse box. Note,
only one Lambda sensor is connected.

2 Core Screen Cable

2 Core Screen Cable

2 Core Screen Cable

LAMBDA

LAMBDA

LAMBDA
Sensor Ground - Blue (12 Way, Pin 4)
M05-P1
OR OR
Lambda Signal - Red (12 Way, Pin 8)
12v+ EFI Fuse Box

Red (12 Way, Pin 8)

Blue (12 Way, Pin 4)

12v+ EFI Fuse Box

Ground on chassis

Red (12 Way, Pin 8)

Blue (12 Way, Pin 4)

Red (12 Way, Pin 8)

Screen Wire

Ground on chassis

Screen Wire

Screen Wire
White, Heater
White, Heater
Black, Signal
Grey, Ground

Black, Heater
Black, Heater
Blue, Signal
White, Ground

Black, Signal

Narrow Band 4 Wire Narrow Band 4 Wire Narrow Band 1 Wire

Note: The connectors are shown from the wire side.
Important: Do not connect the screen wire anywhere on the engine side. The screen wire is used to transfer electronic noise to ground at the ECU.

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Glossary

ACIS Acoustic Control Induction System

AWG American Wire Gauge
COMMS Spitronics USB Communication
CAS Crank Angle Sensor
ECT Engine Coolant Temperature
ECU Engine Control Unit
EFI Electronic Fuel Injection
GPO General Purpose Output
IACV Intake Air Control Valve
IAT Intake Air Temperature
ICM Idle Control Module
IGN Ignition
INJ Injector
ISC Idle Speed Control
MAF Mass Flow
MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OCV Oil Control Valve
TCU Transmission Control Unit
TPS Throttle Position Sensor
VVT Variable Valve Timing
WT Water Temperature

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