Quick de-limiter question - MK2 N/A

[SteveHo]

I've done a search which was really helpful, but I wanted to make sure there wasn't an easy way.

I need to the remove the 112mph limiter on an n/a MK2 with a Jap ECU.

I am, not bothered about wether the speedo works or not, I simply want the limiter gone. I can remove the gearbox speed sensor wire but I also appear to loose the power steering. Is there another simple way other than fitting a de-limter/converter?

Thanks

[shinny]

There's no really easy way, sorry. If you remove the speedo pulse then the ECU will throw an error code while driving. I'm surprised your PAS stops working - I'd expect it to not switch off at high speed.

The cheapest and easiest way to sort it out in your situation is to fit a kph/mph converter at the ECU to raise the limit from 112mph/180kph to 180mph.

[SteveHo]

Thanks for the quick reply.

Any advice on the best place to get a converter at the ECU?

P.S. Is it simply an error code that doesn't affect any areas of the engine/peformance or will the error code also reduce other engine peformance aspects - I may not have driven the car long enough to get the error code.

[Peter Gidden]

As shinny says, fit a delimiter (fits behind instrument cluster).

Out of interest, what's the problem with doing the job properly?

[SteveHo]

Ok, thanks.

No problem, just I have an imminent testday and I am struggling for time so was after a quick solution in the short term.

[Peter Gidden]

Plenty on ebay, and easy to fit.

If you don't care about CEL on, error codes etc, cut the purple/white wire at the ECU.

[Garrett]

Hi there
I have a convertor for sale. U might need another member to help with the wiring but if you give me £8 il get it deliverd.

[SteveHo]

Plenty on ebay, and easy to fit.

If you don't care about CEL on, error codes etc, cut the purple/white wire at the ECU.

Thanks. Other than throwing a code/CEL I assume it does not hinder any other engine function/performance?

Garrett - PM sent.