subaru wiring to kombi

zeuspig Officially Full-On Dubber

200 posts · joined Nov 2008 · 9 Sep 2010, 10:37 pm

#801359

I'm doing the subaru conversion.

I have a full set up of wiring in a box for a 2006 forester that I want to go into my kombi.

Does anyone have info on how to modify this or know of anyone who could do this on the Sunshine Coast?

Cheers

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 9 Sep 2010, 10:45 pm

#801360

Sunshine Coast.....
The perfect people for the job are right on your doorstep 😉

http://amauto.com.au/

Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Sep 2010, 8:40 am

#801399

Or buy the factory cd from Subaru and do it yourself if you're that way inclined.. If youre not confident in electrical systems, I'd go with joels suggestion.
Cheers,
steve

Lovebuggy Seriously Crusin Dubber

156 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 10 Sep 2010, 9:43 am

#801414

If this is for a 2006 - I would definitely send to AMAUTO. That is a fairly late model and subaru starts to integrate a lot of things like dash and ABS inputs into the ECU. For the few hundred from AMAUTO it is well worth it.

If you start it and stuff it - AMAUTO won't touch it.

www.meyersmanx.com.au

"More Smiles Per Mile"

Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Sep 2010, 12:49 pm

#801452

Lovebuggy wrote:If this is for a 2006 - I would definitely send to AMAUTO. That is a fairly late model and subaru starts to integrate a lot of things like dash and ABS inputs into the ECU. For the few hundred from AMAUTO it is well worth it.

If you start it and stuff it - AMAUTO won't touch it.

Youre right in that the ecu takes dash, a/c, and a plethora of other inputs but the motor will run fine without them. It will need the security module and corresponding transponder key, the VSS that is talked about in another thread and some good understanding of electrical principles. If this sounds scary, get the pro's to do it.
Cheers
steve

MR930 Wolfsburg Wizard

666 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Sep 2010, 8:43 am

#801584

I had mine done by AM auto. Great job at a great price.

zeuspig Officially Full-On Dubber

200 posts · joined Nov 2008 · 11 Sep 2010, 8:49 am

#801587

Thanks for the info, tried to call them yesterday but because of the noosa show it was a public holiday.

Will call them Monday.

Cheers

zeuspig Officially Full-On Dubber

200 posts · joined Nov 2008 · 14 Sep 2010, 8:09 pm

#802302

Now I have problems. Been told by amaut that because it is a 2006 there is a good chance it won't work.

Apparently I need to get a pre 2004 manifold and harness due to the drive by throttle.

Has anyone had one done?

Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Sep 2010, 9:22 pm

#802326

Do you have a "drive by wire" motor? Is it a DOHC NA 2.5ltr? I have an 06 Impreza 2ltr and they thought it was "drive by wire" until I assured them it wasn't.... I ended up wiring mine myself. Those guys are the pros though. Perhaps post a pic?
If you need parts, call/email Andrew at Sunspares. He's very reasonable and knows what he's talking about.

Cheers,
Steve

Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Sep 2010, 9:28 pm

#802330

OK, after researching for 2 seconds, it seem you do. I'd sell that motor and buy another....

zeuspig Officially Full-On Dubber

200 posts · joined Nov 2008 · 15 Sep 2010, 12:16 pm

#802428

Really!! That is the last thing I need to hear.

This thing is really becoming a real mess 😠

Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Sep 2010, 5:23 pm

#802484

You'll be right mate.
Here are your options.
1/ As AM Auto said, you could buy an earlier manifold. If you're not competent to change those over, you'll need a mechanic (or someone that knows what the're doing) to do it. Mechanic = $$$$
Then, get an earlier harness, ignition switch/barrel and ECU etc. You could get this stuff from Sunspares. They're knowledgable and very reasonable. Even still, that will probably cost around $400 - $500. Send newly purchased harness to AM Auto and they'll take care of the rest.
So, ring Sunspares, ask for Andrew. Get a price for a circa 06 intake manifold, wiring harness, Ign barrel and key and security module.

2/ Sell what you have complete and buy a non "drive buy wire" motor with harness and bits etc. This way, you shouldn't have to fork out too much more as you're "swapping" motors. You'll obviously still need AM auto to rewire the new loom though..

Good luck.
Steve

zeuspig Officially Full-On Dubber

200 posts · joined Nov 2008 · 23 Sep 2010, 9:36 pm

#804007

Thanks for the help mate.

I am still unsure what too do, I have found a 2003 liberty 2.5lt with about 150 000 on the clock for $1500.

Or can get the manifold and electrices by themselves for $1000.

I am also going to look at the motek ecu and see how that will go with cost etc.

Decisions decisions...