SleepinGVR4
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What would keep my clutch switch from working even when its plugged in?
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Clutch Switch...
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GSX_TC
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Could be that the switch is bad. Mine went bad so I just unplugged it.
SleepinGVR4
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I need it for the 2 step to work. I've tried other switches and it didn't change anything.
GSX_TC
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Uh oh, do all 2-steps need that clutch switch to work?
4thStroke
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No, not with ECMLink.
SleepinGVR4
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Oh really? I'll have to investigate further.
4thStroke
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Neither of my clutch sensors work, but ECMLink uses launch control based off of vehicle speed.
I need to get one in working order so I can use NLTS. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hsugh.gif
I need to get one in working order so I can use NLTS. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hsugh.gif
SleepinGVR4
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So the clutch cut mod is for the 2step and NLTS? OK explain this... why won't my clutch pedal make contact with the upper clutch switch? Even if I adjust the switch all the way it still won't make contact? Is it because it a dsm upper clutch switch?
4thStroke
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I can't remember the orientation of the upper switch, but does your pedal have the proper throw/engagement? Have you adjusted the lower switch to allow the pedal to rise higher?
Yes, you can use the normal 2 step and anti-lag launch operation without a working clutch switch, this is how mine is set up.
Yes, clutch cut if for NLTS and Anti-lag shifting. I ran into an issue with mine where the switch was cycling from 0 to 1 like it should for proper operation, but while driving, the motor would cut out at whatever the NLTS RPM was set to.
Yes, you can use the normal 2 step and anti-lag launch operation without a working clutch switch, this is how mine is set up.
Yes, clutch cut if for NLTS and Anti-lag shifting. I ran into an issue with mine where the switch was cycling from 0 to 1 like it should for proper operation, but while driving, the motor would cut out at whatever the NLTS RPM was set to.
SleepinGVR4
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Yes I've adjusted the pedal and the switches. The pedal does have proper travel.
And I just read what you said about the clutch switch only being needed for the NLTS. I'm going to have to try out the antilag tomorrow. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devil.gif But i'm afraid to try the NLTS. I don't know if my trans will take the abuse.
And I just read what you said about the clutch switch only being needed for the NLTS. I'm going to have to try out the antilag tomorrow. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devil.gif But i'm afraid to try the NLTS. I don't know if my trans will take the abuse.
SleepinGVR4
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Spence, What do you have your timing set at for your antilag? The preset was 10.1 degrees on Lite.
4thStroke
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Check out the video description.
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NLTS itself is not hard on a transmission. You can NLTS without lifting and without any aid with a good shifting transmission, and that is hard on a tranny.
NLTS does you a favor by cutting power to your preset RPM so you can make those relaxed shifts, normal speed shifts, etc, and keeping the turbo spooled.
Back when I was racing my dads Mustang, I would NLTS that car all day without any aids. If I missed a gear, the motor would redline. With some sort of aid (such as ECMLink NLTS), it would have just bounced off the rev limiter, whatever it would have been set at.
I had NLTS in my Mazdaspeed3 as well. It was nice to be able to run consistently without having to kill my transmission. I was able to keep my foot planted, but spark was cut so the clutch wasn't being engaged at a ridiculously high RPM.
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NLTS itself is not hard on a transmission. You can NLTS without lifting and without any aid with a good shifting transmission, and that is hard on a tranny.
NLTS does you a favor by cutting power to your preset RPM so you can make those relaxed shifts, normal speed shifts, etc, and keeping the turbo spooled.
Back when I was racing my dads Mustang, I would NLTS that car all day without any aids. If I missed a gear, the motor would redline. With some sort of aid (such as ECMLink NLTS), it would have just bounced off the rev limiter, whatever it would have been set at.
I had NLTS in my Mazdaspeed3 as well. It was nice to be able to run consistently without having to kill my transmission. I was able to keep my foot planted, but spark was cut so the clutch wasn't being engaged at a ridiculously high RPM.
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