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Thank you for purchasing the Gizzmo CAM/FUEL Controller. This manual contains operating instructions and installation procedures that are needed for the fitting and operation of this product
Instruction Manual
gizzmo ELECTRONICS
www.gizzmoelectronics.com
Real Performance Product By GIZZMO
Cam Set
4998
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Instruction 1
Functions/Specifications 2
Parts List 3
Quick Start 4
Operating Instructions 5
Adjust the A/F (AFC) Setting 6
Adjust the CAM Setting 7
Calibrating The Tachnometer (INPT) 8
Sensor (SENS) Setup 9
Solenoid (SOL) Setup 10
Example for AFC Setting 11
Example for CAM Setting 12
Tech Notes 13
Wiring Diagram 14~15
ECU Digram for Honda 16~21
ECU Digram for Mitsubishi 22
Trouble Shooting 23~25
FAQ 26
Warranty 27
Contents
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The CamFC has an AFC (air/fuel controller) onboard so that the fundamental fuelling issues related to the addition of tuning accessories such as extractors, exhausts, adjustable cam gears, filters and mild cams can be resolved. The Cam switching point is adjustable in 1 RPM increments and the switch off point is adjustable as well. The AFC is adjustable in 500rpm increments and automatically interpolates (averages) between these points. For non-adjustable cam vehicles, the CamFC can be used for its AFC and tachometer features whilst the cam trigger output can be used as an RPM switch for NOS, shiftlight, high boost solenoid etc.
CAM FUEL CONTROLLER
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DotMatrix LED’s display your real-time Tachometer in all lighting conditions whilst having a high resistance to heat and vibration.
Gizzmo’s CamFC is over engineered with a 40mhz RISC Processor capable of processing 10,000,000 instructions a second.
By utilising a rugged Extruded Aluminium case you can be assured that your CamFC will keep its look for years to come. Because the CamFC is so deceptively small, you can mount it virtually anywhere.
Processing Power
Dot Matrix LED display
Extruded Aluminium Case
Technical Diagram
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AFC adjustable in 500RPM steps from 0RPM to 9000RPMEach AFC RPM point adjustable in 0.1% increments to +/- 40%Full interpolation between AFC RPM zonesCam switch-on point is adjustable from 0RPM to 9000RPMCam switch-off point is adjustable from 0RPM to 8980RPMReal-time tachometer displayed in 1RPM incrementsDOT Matrix display for clarity under all conditionsTachometer configurable for all types of vehiclesRPM activated output capable of supplying up to 1.5 ampsRPM output is configurable to switch positive or negativeAnodised Extruded Alloy case40mhz High Speed RISC Processor
CamFc Specifications
Functions/Specifications
Output channel polarity
Max Output current
Processor
Features
Software configurable
1.5 amps
40mhz RISC
Digital Design Full interpolation on AFC Cam status LED Setting mode LED
Operating Current
1rpm
AFC’s adjustment range -40% to +40%
500rpm
0rpm to 9000rpm AFC’s RPM range
AFC’s adjustment resolution
Cam adjustment RPM range
Tachometer resolution
CamFC Weight (g)
Package Weight (g)
Operating Voltage (v)
1rpm
Cam adjustment resolution
CamFC Size (mm)
105g
117mm x 57mm x 26mm
11.8V - 21V
Less than 0.5A
600g
0.1%
0rpm to 9000rpm
Case Material
Overcharging Protection
Reverse Battery Protection
Yes
Extruded Aluminium
Yes
Engine suitability
Display
2,3,4,5,6,8,10 or 12 cylinder
70 LED Dot matrix
89mm
57mm
26mm
24mm
24mm
55mm
55mm
CAMFC
Cam Set
800
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Warning/Caution
Instruction
Manual x1
Cable T ie
x6
Double Sided Tape Pad
For Mounting
CamFC
Always connect the wiring exactly as described in the instruction manual.
Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before proceeding with installation.
Do not drop or expose this unit to excessive shock.
Installation should only be performed by an experienced automotive electrician.
Keep this unit away from moisture.
Never disassemble, modify, or tamper with this unit.
Never operate this unit while driving.
Securely mount this unit away from any area that may effect driving.
This unit is only designed for 12V DC type vehicles with a negative ground supply.
CamFC Parts List
CamFC Module
x1
Cam Set
800Thank you for purchasing the Gizzmo CAM/FUEL Controller. This manual contains operating instructions and installation procedures that are needed for the fitting and operation of this product
Instruction Manual
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Real Performance Product By GIZZMO
Cam Set
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Obtain ECU wiring schematic. We have supplied what we have available at the back of this booklet and our latest listings are available at www.gizzmoelectronics.com. If your vehicle is not covered, your techni-cian should be able to source the information pertaining to your vehicle. Disconnect the negative battery terminal Wire the CamFC’s positive wire to the Engine ECU’s ignition positive wire Wire the CamFC’s negative wire to the Engine ECU’s earth wire Wire the CamFC’s RPM wire to the ECU’s Tachometer output, igniter output or digital crank/cam angle sensor. If utilising the AFC feature, cut the wire for the main load sensor (flow meter/map sensor etc) and wire in the CamFC’s AFC IN wire to the cut wire on the flow meter side. After this wire the AFC OUT to the other cut wire on the ECU side. If using the CamFC’s cam functions, cut the cam actuator wire from the ECU and wire the CamFC’s CAM OUT wire to the actuator side (engine side), NOT the ECU side. If fitting the CamFC to a Vtec, wire the CamFC’s CAM IN wire to the cut wire on the ECU’s side. If fitting the CamFC to a Vtec that has a VTM wire (most Type R’s and some SOHC Vtec’s do not have these), cut the ECU’s VTM wire and connect the CamFC’s VTM OUT wire to the ECU side of the cut wire. Check over all the wiring and if everything is OK reconnect the battery terminal. Turn the ignition on and configure the SOL (Solenoid) and the SENS (Sensor) function on the CamFC. Start the vehicle and configure the INPT (Input) function on the CamFC to calibrate the tachometer on the CamFC to the vehicles tachometer.
Quick Start
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DotMatrix LED Display Area
Every time the ignition is turned on the screen will Display the Current RPM (Running Mode).
Start Up Sequence
Operating Instructions Set LED Cam LED
Cam Set
800
Cam Set
CAM
Cam Set
AFC
Cam Set
800Button 1
Button 2
Glossary of terms: Hold: Push Button down for over 0.5 sec. Activate: Push Button down for less than 0.5 sec.
CAM Mode
Running Mode AFC Mode
【Activate Button2】
【Activate Button1】
【Activate Button2】
【Activate Button1】
【Activate Button2】
【Activate Button1】
5
6
【Activate
Butto
n1】
【Activate
Butto
n2】
【Activate
Butto
n1】
Use B
utto
n1/B
utto
n2 to
select th
e Engin
e RPM
. The S
etting R
ange is
from
0 ~
9000 in
500
Step
s.
【Activate
Butto
n2】
【Activate
Butto
n1】
Use B
utto
n1 o
rButto
n2 to
select th
e A/F O
ffset. The S
etting
Ran
ge is fro
m -4
0
~ +
40 in
0.1
%step
s.If h
old
ing d
ow
n
butto
n1 o
r butto
n2 th
e disp
lay will
increm
ent o
r decrem
ent
auto
matically.
Activate b
oth
Butto
n1 an
d
Butto
n2 to
go
back to
the R
PM
Men
u after
makin
g
alterations.
AFC
Mo
de
Ru
nn
ing
Mo
de
【Activates B
oth
Butto
n1 A
nd B
utto
n2】
【Activate B
oth
Butto
n1 A
nd B
utto
n2】
【Activate
Butto
n1】
【Activate
Butto
n2】
【Activate B
oth
B
utto
n1 A
nd
Butto
n2】
RP
M M
en
u
A/F O
ffset S
ettin
g
【Activate B
oth
B
utto
n1 A
nd
Butto
n2】
【Activate B
oth
B
utto
n1 A
nd
Butto
n2】
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S
Cam
Set
SET =
To R
eturn
to R
unnin
g M
ode
&
Save th
e new
Chan
ges.
CAN
C =
To R
eturn
to R
unnin
g
M
ode an
d A
bort C
han
ges.
Adjust The A/F Setting
LED
On
Cam
Set
Cam
Set
Cam
Set
Cam
Set
Cam
Set
CamSet
A/F O
FFSET
A/F o
ffset on an
AFC
represen
ts the p
ercentag
e offset to
th
e input vo
ltage. S
o, for exam
ple, if th
e voltag
e from
th
e flow
meter / m
ap sen
sor w
as 2.0
volts an
d th
e AFC
w
as set to +
10%
, the o
utp
ut vo
ltage w
ould
be 2
.2 vo
lts.
CamSet
CamSet
Use B
utto
n1/B
utto
n2 to
select th
e Engin
e RPM
. The S
etting R
ange is fro
m
0 ~
9000 in
1 R
PM step
s. If h
old
ing d
ow
n b
utto
n1
or b
utto
n2 th
e disp
lay will
increm
ent o
r decrem
ent
quickly.
CA
M M
od
e
Ru
nn
ing
Mo
de
【Activate
Butto
n1】
【Activate B
oth
B
utto
n1 A
nd
Butto
n2】
【Activate
Butto
n2】
Adjust The CAM Setting Cam
Set
Cam
Set
Cam
Set
Cam
Set
Cam
Set
Cam
Set
CA
M O
n S
ettin
gC
AM
Off S
ettin
g
【Activate
Butto
n1】
【Activate
Butto
n2】
【
Activate
Butto
n2】
【Activate
Both
Butto
n1
And B
utto
n2】
【Activate
Both
Butto
n1
And B
utto
n2】
【Activate
Both
Butto
n1
And B
utto
n2】
【Activate
Both
Butto
n1
And B
utto
n2】
LED
ON
Cam
Set
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INPUT Mode
Running Mode
RPM Option
RPM Option
【Activate Both Button1 and Button2 to save the new setting and return back to Running Mode】
【Activate Both Button1 and Button2 to RPM Option】
Calibrating the Tachometer
Cam Set
800【Activate Both Button1 And Button2】
The INPUT mode is where you align the Engine RPM to the CamFC’s RPM (you may consider it a cylinder selection mode), a tachometer may offer some assistance in this mode. There are 8 preset options labeled from A to H and in order to set the input mode, the vehicle must be running. Upon entering this mode the display will oscillate between the option that is presently set (A to H) and the RPM that will be displayed for that option. Having entered the input mode, the up and down buttons rotate through the options. Once you have navigated to the option that displays an RPM that most accurately lines up with the engine/tachometer you can exit the input mode and the option will be automatically saved to memory.
Cam Set
H
Cam Set
INPTCam Set
AUse Button1/Button2 to select the RPM Option. The Option Range is from A ~ H.
LED On
8
9
【Activate
Butto
n2】
INP
UT
Mo
de
Ru
nn
ing
Mo
de
【Activate B
oth
B
utto
n1 A
nd
Butto
n2】
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CamSet
CamSet
VOLT
CamSet
INPT
CamSet
SENS
CamSet
FREQ
CamSet
FALL
CamSet
RISE
【Activate eith
er B
utto
n1 o
r Butto
n2】
【Activate eith
er B
utto
n1 o
r Butto
n2】 【
Activate B
oth
B
utto
n1 A
nd
Butto
n2】
【Activate eith
er B
utto
n1 o
r Butto
n2】
【Activate eith
er B
utto
n1 o
r Butto
n2】
SEN
SO
R M
od
e
【Activate B
oth
Butto
n1 A
nd B
utto
n2】
【Activate B
oth
Butto
n1 A
nd B
utto
n2】
【Activate B
oth
Butto
n1 A
nd B
utto
n2】
【Activate B
oth
B
utto
n1 A
nd
Butto
n2】
Sensor Setup
VO
LT: Analo
g Typ
e Flow
/Pressure S
enso
r
FREQ
: Frequen
cy Type Flo
w m
eter
Rise
/Fall D
efin
ition
95%
of cars h
ave what w
e defin
e as ‘risin
g’ typ
e load
senso
rs. A
rising typ
e load
senso
r has an
outp
ut vo
ltage th
at rises with
load
. This m
eans th
at when
the veh
icle is under h
igh lo
ads th
e voltag
e outp
ut
from
the sen
sor w
ill be h
igher th
an
when
it is under slig
ht lo
ads. A
fall sen
sor is th
e inverse o
f this e.g
. slig
ht lo
ads o
utp
ut a h
igher vo
ltage
than
hig
h lo
ads. D
efinin
g if yo
ur
vehicle h
as a rise or fall typ
e sen
sor is th
e job o
f an exp
erienced
tech
nician
but th
is feature w
ill in n
o
way im
pact th
e operatio
n o
f your
vehicle an
d is o
nly p
resent to
align
the p
olarity o
f the A
FC settin
gs.
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INPUT Mode
Running Mode
【Activate Both Button1 and Button2 to save the new setting and return back to Running Mode】
Solenoid Setup
Cam Set
800【Activate Both Button1 And Button2】
Cam Set
INPT
LED On
【Activate Both Button1 And Button2】
【Activate Button1 to Solenoid Menu】
【Activate either Button1 Or Button2】
【Activate Both Button1 and Button2 to save the new setting and return back to Running Mode】 Cam Set
-ON
Cam Set
+ON
Solenoid Menu Cam Set
SOL
Example: 【Vtec with +Solenoid】 【Mivec with -Solenoid】
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Note:Please refer to the Tech Notes for more information on the functions on this page.
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AFC Mode
Running Mode
RPM Menu RPM Menu
SET Menu
Cam Set
00A/F Offset Setting
Cam Set
-30 A/F Offset Setting
【Activate Both Button1 and Button2 to A/F Offset Menu】
【Activate button2 to select the -3 A/F Offset】
【Activate Both Button1 and Button2 Back to RPM Menu】
【Activate Button1 to select the SET】
RPM Menu
【Activate Both Button1 and Button2 to save the new setting and Back to Running Mode】
【Activate Both Button1 and Button2 to the RPM Menu】
【Activate Button1 to enter AFC Mode】
Example for AFC Setting This is an example for leaning 3% off of the 9000RPM setting
【Activate button2 until you get to the 9000 RPM setting】
Cam Set
9000
Cam Set
800
Cam Set
0
Cam Set
AFC
Cam Set
SET
LED On
Cam Set
9000
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Running Mode 【Activate Button2 to enter CAM Mode】
Example for CAM Setting
This is an example for setting the CAM On at 4800 RPM & Cam Off at 4600 RPM
CAM Mode
【Hold down button2 (the display will decrement quickly) to select the 4800 RPM】
CAM On SettingCAM On Setting
CAM Off Setting CAM Off Setting
【Activate Both Button1 and Button2 to enter CAM On Setting】
【Hold down button2 (the display will decrement quickly) to select the 4600 RPM】
【Activate Both Button1 and Button2 to go to the CAM Off Setting. The display will automatically set the 100RPM below the CAM On point】
【Activate Both Button1 and Button2 to save the new setting and return back to the Running Mode】
Cam Set
4800
Cam Set
4600Cam Set
4700
Cam Set
800Cam Set
CAM
Cam Set
5000
LED On
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INPUT menu:
Different engines have different frequencies on the tachometer & cam/crank angle signal wires and therefore we must calibrate the CamFC to suit their frequency. Do be aware that the CamFC may not line up perfectly with an analogue tachometer due to the inaccuracy of analogue Tachometers but it should be clear which selection is correct as they should be within +/- 300rpm.
+ ON / – ON:
Mivec’s require a negative signal to switch on, whilst Vtecs require a positive signal. The CamFC can therefore adapt to both these requirements. In the applications above, the +NOselection on the CamFC would output a positive signal to the VTEC or positive triggered accessory whilst the –NO would output a negative signal to a MIVEC or negative triggered accessory.
Frequency Type Flow / Pressure Sensor:
Some load sensors output a frequency relative to flow whilst others output a voltage relative to flow / vacuum / pressure. Due to the variety of vehicles we recommend doing someresearch prior to installation as to whether you have a frequency or voltage type sensor. We have neither heard of or experienced any damage due to an incorrect selection and believe it to be near impossible to happen.
Tech Notes
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Wiring Diagram
RED: 12v Power SupplyBLACK: Earth
WHITE: AFC Signal inYELLOW: AFC Signal out
GREEN: RPM in
BLUE: AUX out/Vtec out
BROWN: VTM out
PURPLE(GRAY): VTEC In(ECU side)
CAMFC
ECU
RED: 12v Power Supply
BLACK: EarthGREEN: RPM in
WHITE: AFC Signal inYELLOW: AFC Signal out
BLUE: AUX out/Vtec out
BROWN: VTM out
PURPLE(GRAY): VTEC In(ECU side)
PowerEarth
Load SensorVtec oil switch
Distributor
Vtec Solenoid
Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery BEFORE proceeding with the installation.
ECU wiring information is supplied in the following pages. The wiring information is a guideline only. On various makes and models ECU pin outs may differ from those illustrated. A professional should carry out installation, and the ECU pin out information should be checked.
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Wiring Diagram II
RED, 12V Power Supply: This must be soldered to a clean 12V ignition power source, preferably the ECU power source.
BLACK, Earth: Solder this to the ECU’s earth supply.
GREEN, RPM in: Solder this wire to a low voltage digital engine frequency signal wire e.g. Igniter trigger signal, digital crank/cam angle sensor, ECU tach out signal. DO NOT join this wire to the coil negative wire or a Tachometer wire that does not come from the ECU.
BROWN, VTM: On VTEC’s this wire must be connected to the oil pressure switch wire that returns to the ECU. In VTEC applications, be aware that not all VTEC’s have a VTM wire, ESP Type R’s an SOHC VTECs.
WHITE, AFC Signal in: After cutting the load signal wire to the ECU, solder this wire to the Sensor side.
YELLOW, AFC Signal out: Solder this wire to the ECU side of the cut Sensor wire.
PURPLE, VTEC in(ECU side): On VTECs this must be soldered to the ECU Side of the cut cam solenoid wire.
BLUE, AUX out / Vtec out: this wire is to be connected to the accessory that you wish to run. This has a maximum output current of 1.5 amps, beyond this, a relay must be used. For VTEC/MIVEC usage, the cam solenoid wire from the ECU must be cut before soldering the CamFC’s Aux out wire to the solenoid side of the cut wire.
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EG2
EG1
EF8 BB8 BB6
BB4 BB1
CL1
CL3
CL5
CF4
CF3
CD6
CD5
CL2
CH9 CF7 CF6 CF2 CE1
UA5
UA4
GD4 GD3
CR-X
Prelude
Accord Euro R
Accord
Accord Wagon
Inspire
Fit
Diagram
GH5
GH1
GH6
GH5
GH2
GH10
GH10
GH8
GH10
GH8
GH5
GH8
GH5
GH9
GH12
M / T
M / T
A / T
A / T
Year Notes
92.3~95.10
89.9~92.2
96.12~00.9
91.9~96.11
00.6~02.9
00.6~02.9
97.9~00.5
93.9~97.8
00.6~02.10 99.1~02.10
97.10~02.10
96.9~97.9
94.3~97.9
98.10~03.5
02.9~
B16A
D15B
B16A
H22A
H22A
F20B
F18B
H22A F22B
H23A
F23A
H22A
F22B
J25A
J32A
L15A
Model Engine Chassis
ECU Digram for Honda
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GH11
Integra
S2000 AP1
DC5
DC2
DB8
DA6
DA8
EP3
EU4 EU3
EU2
EU1
EK9
EK4
EG6
EG4
EF9
ES4 ES3
ES2 ES1
EK4
EG9
EG8
F20C
K20A
B18C
B16A
K20A
D17A
D15B
B16B
B16A
D15B
B16A
D17A
D15B
B16A
D15B
99.4~
01.7~
95.9~01.6
93.5~95.8
89.4~93.5
01.12~
00.10~
00.8~00.9
98.9~00.7
97.6~98.8
98.9~00.7
95.9~98.8
91.9~95.8
89.9~91.8
00.10~
98.9~00.7
95.9~98.8
91.9~95.8
Civic
M / T A / T
M / T
A / T
Civic Ferio
Diagram Model Engine Chassis Year Notes
GH10
GH6
GH4
GH5
GH3
GH1
GH11
GH12
GH10
GH8
GH6
GH8
GH6
GH5
GH1
GH12
GH8
GH6
GH5
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TA4
TA3
TA2
TA1
Avancier
Diagram Model Engine Chassis Year Notes
GH9
GH8
GH10
GH8
GH10
GH10
GH8
GH8
GH9
GH7
GH8
GH13
GH13
GH14
GH13
M / T
A / T
M / T
A / T
00.2~
99.9~
00.6~02.9
00.6~02.9
97.9~00.5
00.1~
99.12~
97.10~99.11
97.8~99.11
01.4~
01.1~
00.10~
01.9~
F20B
F18B
J30A
F23A
J30A
F23A
K20A
K20A
D17A
K20A
H22A
J30A
F23A
CL1
CL3
CF5
CF4
CF3
RA9 RA8 RA7 RA6 RA5
RA4
RA3
RF3 RN4
RN3 RN2 RN1
RD5 RD4
Torneo Euro R
CR -V
Stream
Torneo
Odyssey
Stepwgn RF4
EJ1 B16A 92.10~95.8 Civic
Coupe GH5
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Power
VTEC Earth
VTM
RPM
AFC
VTEC
RPM Power
Earth VTM
AFC
Power
VTM
AFC
Earth VTEC
RPM
RPM Power
Earth VTEC
AFC
RPM Power
Earth
AFC
VTEC VTM
GH1
GH2
GH3
GH4
GH5
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GH6
GH7
GH8
GH9
GH10
VTEC Earth
RPM
Power AFC
VTEC Earth
Power RPM
VTM AFC
RPM
Power VTEC
Earth
AFC
VTEC AFC
Earth
Power
Power VTEC
Earth1 Earth2
AFC VTM
RPM
RPM
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GH13
GH14
AFC
Power Earth VTEC
RPM
Earth Power
AFC
VTEC
RPM
Power Earth
AFC
VTEC
RPM
GH12
AFC RPM
Power Earth VTEC
GH11
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F36A
F17A
Diamante
Diagram Model Engine Chassis Year Notes
GM2
GM2
GM2
GM2
90.5~94.12
94.10~97.1
95.10~00.5
95.10~00.5
4G92
4G92
6A12
6G72
DE3A
CK4A
CJ4A
CA4A
FTO
Mirage
Lancer
95.1~95.12
96.1~97.7
91.10~95.9
RPM
Earth Power AFC
RPM
Earth
Power
AFC
GM1
GM2
GM1
GM1
ECU Digram for Mitsubishi
MIVEC
MIVEC
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Symptom: My car starts but does not run properly
• Check that the AFC is set at zero throughout the rev range• Check that you have the ‘SENS’ mode set correctly for your vehicle• If in doubt, disconnect the AFC in and out wires and connect the two vehicle side wires back together as factory to see if it operates correctly. If this is successful there is either an incorrect setting in the CamFC, or it is defective.
Symptom: My checklight stays on since fitting the CamFC
• Some vehicles can be sensitive to the amount of adjustment that the AFC has, try setting it at 0% right through the rev range and see if this corrects it.• If a vtec, check that you have connected the VTM wire where appropriate.• If a Vtec, check that the VTEC IN wire is connected.
Symptom: When I increase my AFC setting my car detonates/leans out
• Check that the RISE/FALL setting selected after setting VOLT within the sensor setup menu is correctly set for your vehicle
Symptom: The CamFC does not power up
• Recheck the power and earth connections by probing the CamFC wires with a tungsten, not LED, test light.• Is your vehicle 12 volt and not 24 volt? If your vehicle is 24V the CamFC may have been damaged.
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Symptom: There is no tachometer reading when the engine is running
• Check that the RPM wire on the CamFC is connected to a low voltage DIGITAL rpm source e.g. ECU tachometer output, igniter trigger, digital crank angle sensor output and NOT a coil negative, analogue crank angle sensor (reluctor, inductive type) or tachometer signal from a coil negative source.
Symptom: The cam actuator/aux is not switching on
• Check if the ‘SOL’ mode is set correctly. ‘+ON’ is for a solenoid or lamp etc that has a permanent negative and requires a positive supply from the CamFC in order to operate. The ‘-ON’ is the inverse of this.• If a VTEC vehicle, is the VTEC IN & VTEC OUT around the correct way?
Symptom: The tachometer on my CamFC does not line up with my vehicles tachometer
• Check that the ‘INPT’ mode on the CamFC is set correctly.• Factory tachometers can be up to 600rpm out at higher revs but should be within 300rpm at lower revs so it may never quite line up with the CamFC. The CamFC is accu rate to within 1rpm at any revs.• Check that the RPM wire on the CamFC is connected to a low voltage digital rpm source e.g. ECU tachometer output, igniter trigger, digital crank angle sensor output and NOT a coil negative or tachometer signal from a coil negative source.
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Symptom: Vehicle looses power just before/after switching on vtec.
• Chances are the cam is switching at the wrong RPM. A lot of people believe that switching the cam on earlier will result in getting their power earlier; this is not always the case as sometimes the cam point should be set later. There is an ideal switching point and the only way to truly find this is quite often to set this cam point on a dynamometer.
Symptom: Vehicle has lost power everywhere.
• Check to see that the AFC setting (percentage offsets) are zeroed out and that the sensor type is set correctly. Check the location of the CamFC’s earth wire.
Due to these instructions being specific to the CamFC we do not cover Auto Electrical principals in depth, and as stated earlier, recommend this product be fitted by a qualified Auto Electrician. Should your technician be experiencing any difficulties we will endeavor to help to the best of our abilities. Because we believe that this should be fitted by a qualified technician due to its complexity, we will be inclined to only assist technicians and therefore will not offer telephone, literature or email support to non-trade sources. Please remember, this is a highly technical and complex device and a little mistake can damage a very costly ECU or CamFC.
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Why is the Off Cam Setting automatically defaulted to 100RPM below the On Cam setting?If you had your Cam point set to switch on just above 4500rpm and off at 4500rpm and you were driving along at 4500rpm, the valve would be erratically flicking on and off and your engine would not know if it was coming or going as the cams would be switching erratically.
Why do we need to change AFC setting, when we change our cam switching point?When changing a cam switching point, the original ECU is unaware that this point has changed. Because of this it does not alter the tune and therefore, if you have raised the high cam point from 4500rpm to 5000rpm; at 4800rpm it will still have the high cam fuel tune. Because of this, you most likely will have to alter the AFC point at 4500rpm to offset the tune to fall more in line with low cam tune.
What does A/F offset percentage represent?A/F offset on an AFC represents the percentage offset to the input voltage. So, for example, if the voltage from the flow meter / map sensor was 2.0 volts and the AFC was set to +10%, the output voltage would be 2.2 volts.
How come when I run larger injectors and high negative numbers in my AFC my engine detonates?When you lean the mixture with an AFC you are telling to original ECU that it has less load so put in less fuel. As a consequence of this, the ECU puts in more timing. If running larger injectors, we recommend running injectors that are not much larger then factory.
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Gizzmo Electronics LimitedLimited Warranties StatementEffective 1 January 2003
All Products manufactured or distributed by Gizzmo Electronics are subject to the following Limited Express Warranties, and no others:
For a period of one year from and after the date of purchase of a new Gizzmo Electronics product, Gizzmo Electronics warranties and guarantees only to the original purchase/user that such a product will be free from defects of material and workmanship in the manufacturing process. Gizzmo Electronics, at its sole option, shall replace the defective product. This express warranty shall be inapplicable to any product not properly installed and properly used by the purchaser/user or to any product damaged or impaired be external forces. This is the extent of Warranties available on this product. Gizzmo Electronics shall have no liability whatsoever for consequential damages following from the use of any defective product or by reason the failure of any product. Gizzmo Electronics specifically disclaims and disavows all other warranties, express or implied including, without limitation, all Warranties of fitness for a particular propose, Warranties of Description, Warranties of Merchantability, Trade Usage or Warranties of Trade Usage, The above warranty is valid in New Zealand, Australia and the America’s only as Gizzmo Electronics does not offer an international warranty outside of these regions.
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