FCD Setup

 

WARNING: This procedure will REMOVE the fuel cut engine protection from your car. Please read the other sections in this document particularly the "Cautionary note" disclaimer at the beginning of these instructions aswell as the section on "How do I know if I have hit the factory boost limit ?" for advice on the effects of the factory boost limit.

Preparation

Firstly ensure the ECU fuel cut is active by turning the adjuster fully towards the '+' (plus).
Drive carefully to a suitable straight road or dual carriageway where the car can be accelerated with no danger to you or other road users.
Ensure the engine is at normal operating temperature.

Check For Fuel Cut

Accelerate the car hard in 2nd or 3rd gear or with the your foot on the brake in 2nd gear to generate maximum boost.
If fuel cut is reached proceed to Resetting The ECU
If fuel cut is prevented - YIPEE, HAVE FUN AND BE CAREFUL.

Adjusting The FCD

Turn the adjuster a small amount towards the '-' (minus) and proceed to Check For Fuel Cut

Resetting The ECU

Pull the car over to the side of the road.
Switch off the engine.
Remove the 15 amp EFI fuse from the fuse box under the bonnet near the battery.
Wait at least 30 seconds.
Refit the 15 amp EFI fuse in the fuse box.
Restart the engine.
If fuel cut is being removed - Proceed to Adjusting The FCD
If fuel cut is being reinstated - YOU HAVE IT BACK NOW.

Reinstate Fuel Cut (if It has been disabled)

Turn the adjuster a small amount towards the '+' (plus) and proceed to Check For Fuel Cut. To be sure fuel cut is reinstated, turn the adjuster fully towards the '+' (plus). To activate fuel cut at a later date, simply follow these instructions again from the Beginning

 
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