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WARNING:
This installation is not for the tuning novice nor the PC illiterate!
Use this system with EXTREME caution! The AEM EMS System
allows for total flexibility in engine tuning. Misuse of this
product can destroy your engine! If you are not well versed in
engine dynamics and the tuning of management systems or are
not PC literate, please do not attempt the installation. Refer the
installation to a AEM trained tuning shop or call 800-423-0046
for technical assistance. You should also visit the AEM EMS
Tech Forum at http://www.aempower.com
NOTE: AEM holds no responsibility for any engine damage that
results from the misuse of this product!
This product is legal in California for racing vehicles only and should never
be used on public highways.
Note: Part number 30-6620 supersedes and replaces p/n 30-1620, 30-1621, and 30-1622.
Vehicle
1989-1998 Nissan Skyline (RB26DETT)
1993-1998 Nissan Skyline (RB25DETT)
1989-1994 Nissan Skyline (RB20DET)
1991-1995 Nissan 300ZX (VG30DETT, VG30DE)
1992-1994 Nissan Maxima (VE30DE)
1994-1996 Nissan Silvia S14 (SR20DET)
1988-1990 Nissan Silvia S13 (CA18DET)
1988-1990 Nissan 180SX (CA18DET)
Series I EMS
1621/U
1621/U
1621/U
1620/U
1620/U
1622/U
1622/U
1622/U
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Series II EMS
6620
6620
6620
6620
6620
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6620
Read and understand these instructions BEFORE attempting to install this product.
1) Install AEMTuner software onto your PC
The latest version of the AEMTuner software can be downloaded from the AEMTuner
section of the AEM Performance Electronics forums. Series 2 units are not supported
by the older AEMPro tuning software.
2) Remove the Stock Engine Control Unit
a) Access the stock Engine Control Unit (ECU). The Skyline ECU is located behind
the passenger-side kick panel.
b) Carefully disconnect the wiring harness from the ECU. Avoid excessive stress or
pulling on the wires, as this may damage the wiring harness. Some factory ECUs
use a bolt to retain the factory connectors, and it must be removed before the
harness can be disconnected. There may be more than one connector, and they
must all be removed without damage to work properly with the AEM ECU. Do not
cut any of the wires in the factory wiring harness to remove them.
c) Remove the fasteners securing the ECU to the car body, and set them aside. Do
not destroy or discard the factory ECU, as it can be reinstalled easily for street use
and troubleshooting.
3) Install the AEM Engine Management System
a) Plug the factory wiring harness into the AEM EMS and position it so the wires are
not pulled tight or stressed in any manner. Secure the EMS with the provided
Velcro fasteners.
b) Plug the comms cable into the EMS and into your PC.
c) Turn the ignition on but do not attempt to start the engine.
d) At the time these instructions were written, new EMS units do not require USB
drivers to be installed on the PC. Windows
e) With the AEMTuner software open, select ECU>>Upload Calibration to upload the
startup calibration file (.cal) that most closely matches the vehicles configuration to
be tuned. Check the Notes section of the calibration for more info about the vehicle
it was configured for. These files can be found in the following folder:
C:\Program Files\AEM\AEMTuner\Calibrations\Nissan\
Set the throttle range: Select Wizards>>Set Throttle Range and follow the onscreen instructions. When finished, check that the Throttle channel never indicates
less than 0.2% or greater than 99.8%, this is considered a sensor error and may
cause some functions including idle feedback and acceleration fuel to operate
incorrectly.
g) For Nissan vehicles, the OEM camshaft angle sensors trigger disc must be
removed and an AEM trigger disc must be installed before attempting to start the
engine. Please see pg. 7 for more info.
f)
Start the engine and make whatever adjustments may be needed to sustain a safe
and reasonably smooth idle. Verify the ignition timing: Select Wizards>>Ignition
Timing Sync from the pull-down menu. Click the Lock Ignition Timing checkbox
and set the timing to a safe and convenient value (for instance, 10 degrees BTDC).
Use a timing light and compare the physical timing numbers to the timing value you
selected. Use the Sync Adjustment Increase/Decrease buttons to make the
physical reading match the timing number you selected.
Crankshaft timing marks are not labeled for some vehicles. Consult the factory
service manual for more information. The diagram below shows labels for the R33
Skyline:
c)
Note: This calibration needs to be properly tuned before driving the vehicle. It is
intended for racing vehicles and may not operate smoothly at idle or part-throttle.
NEVER TUNE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING
If the EMS is not firing the coils or injectors at all, open the Start tab and look for the
Stat Syncd channel to turn ON when cranking. This indicates that the EMS has
detected the expected cam and crank signals; if Stat Syncd does not turn on,
monitor the Crank Tooth Period and T2PER channels which indicate the time
between pulses on the Crank and T2 (Cam) signals. Both of these channels should
respond when the engine is cranking, if either signal is not being detected or
measuring an incorrect number of pulses per engine cycle the EMS will not fire the
coils or injectors.
c)
If the Engine Load changes when the throttle is pressed this usually indicates that
there is a problem with the MAP sensor wiring or software calibration (when the
EMS detects that the MAP Volts are above or below the min/max limits it will run in
a failsafe mode using the TPS-to-Load table to generate an artificial Engine Load
signal using the Throttle input). This may allow the engine to sputter or start but not
continue running properly.
Injector Resistance:
Factory Inj Resistors:
Injection Mode:
Knock Sensors used:
Lambda Sensors:
Idle Motor Type:
Main Relay Control:
Crank Pickup Type:
**Crank Teeth/Cycle:
Cam Pickup Type:
**Cam Teeth/Cycle:
Transmission
Offered:
Trans Supported:
Drive Options:
Supplied
Connectors:
AEM extension/patch
harness
Nissan
Various, see pg.1
Various, see pg.1
2.0L / 2.5L / 2.6L (Skyline)
Inline 6 (Skyline), V6 (300ZX)
1-5-3-6-2-4 (Skyline), 1-2-3-4-5-6
(300ZX), 1-3-4-2 (SR20/CA18)
Turbocharged
MAF
6
0-5V, falling edge trigger
6 (P&H drivers: Inj 1-6)
270cc/min (180SX, Skyline RB20),
370cc/min (300ZX, SR20DET),
380cc/min (Skyline GTS-T),
440cc/min (Skyline GT-R)
2 ohm (GT-R, 180SX), 11 ohm
(others)
Yes (GT-R, 180SX), No (others)
Sequential
2 (Skyline, 300ZX), 1 (others)
2 (aftermarket wideband:
factory O2 not supported)
Pulse Width
Yes (not user programmable)
Optical
24 (AEM trigger disc)
Optical
1 (AEM trigger disc)
M/T, Automatic
Inj 7, Pin 17
Inj 8, Pin 33 (except SR20)
Inj 9, Pin 111
Inj 10, Pin 115
Inj 11, Pin 113
Inj 12, Pin 102
Boost Solenoid:
MAP, Pin 35
EGT 1 Location:
EGT 2 Location:
EGT 3 Location:
EGT 4 Location:
Spare 0-5V Channels:
Spare 0-5V Channels:
Spare Low Side Driver:
Spare Low Side Driver:
Check Engine Light:
Pin 39
Pin 21
Pin 31
Pin 47
ADCR11, Pin 104
ADCR14, Pin 37
Low Side 3, Pin 19
Low Side 12, pin 8
Low Side 10, Pin 32
*Switch 1, Pin 54
*Switch 2, Pin 34
M/T only
AWD (Skyline) / RWD (Skyline,
300ZX, Silvia, 180SX)/ FWD
(Maxima)
N/A
*Switch 3, Pin 22
*Switch 4, Pin 44
*Switch 6, Pin 46
30-2998
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WARNING:
*All switch input pins must connect to ground; the switch should not provide 12V power to
the EMS because that will not be detected as on or off.
These pins are used in the AEM-supplied startup calibration. They can be reconfigured by the end user.
Available
Not used by the startup calibration. Modifications to the OEM wiring may be required before use.
Dedicated
Pin
Ignition 1
Ignition 1
Ignition 1
Ignition 5
Ignition 2
Ignition 2
Ignition 3
Ignition 3
AAC Valve
---
Tachometer
Low Side 7
---
Low Side 12
10
ECM Ground
Coil 6
11
Ignition 6
Ignition 4
12
Ignition 2
Ignition 5
13
Ignition 4
Ignition 6
---
14
15
16
17
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AEM EMS
30-6620
I/O
Notes
Coil 1
Output
Coil 5
Output
Coil 3
Output
PW 1
Output
PW 2
Output
Low Side 5
Output
Output
Output
Low Side 6
Output
Power Ground
Input
Dedicated
Output
Coil 2
Output
Coil 4
Output
Idle 5
Output
Idle 6
Main Relay
(control)
Output
Output
Injector 7
Output
18
Low Side 1
Output
19
Low Side 3
Output
20
ECM Ground
Power Ground
Input
Dedicated
AEM EMS
30-6620
21
Input
EGT 2
22
Switch 3
Input
23
Knock Sensor
Knock Sensor
Knock 1
Input
Knock 2
Input
24
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25
Wastegate Solenoids
(300ZX TT Only)
26
27
28
29
30
Sensor Ground
31
Diagnostics Clock
32
Output
Notes
Power Ground
Input
Dedicated
MAF
Input
Coolant
Input
Input
O2 #1
Sensor
Ground
EGT 3
Low Side
Driver 10
Output
Input
Output
Dedicated
Available, jumper set for 0-5V Input
Avail, Switched Ground, 1.5A Max
36
37
---
---
ADCR14
Input
38
TPS
Input
39
---
---
EGT 1
Input
40
---
---
---
CAN1H
---
Dedicated
33
34
35
PW 2
I/O
Injector 8
Output
Switch 2
Input
MAP
Input
AIT
Input
AEM EMS
30-6620
I/O
41
Cam Signal
Input
42
Input
43
Dedicated
44
Input
Crank Signal
+12V starting
power
Notes
Dedicated, must use AEM replacement trigger disc
(connects to pin 51)
Dedicated, must use AEM replacement trigger disc
(connects to pin 52)
Input
Switch 4
Main relay
(input)
Input
Switch 6
Input
EGT 4
Input
+5V Sensor
+12V
Switched
Output
Dedicated
Input
Power Ground
Input
Cam Signal
Input
Dedicated
Dedicated, must use AEM replacement trigger disc
(connects to pin 41)
Crank Signal
T3 (Vehicle
Speed)
Input
Input
Switch 1
Input
O2 #2
Input
Pin
45
Ignition Switch
46
47
48
49
50
ECM Ground
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
ECM Ground
TPS Out
CAN1L
Permanent
+12V
+12V
Switched
Power Ground
Output
Output
Dedicated
Input
Input
Input
Dedicated
101
Injector 1
Injector 1
Injector 1
102
---
Injector 12
103
Injector 3
Injector 3
Injector 3
Injector 3
Output
104
---
ADCR11
Input
105
Injector 2
Injector 5
---
Injector 2
Output
106
---
107
ECM Ground
108
ECM Ground
109
110
Injector 5
Injector 2
Injector 2
111
---
112
Injector 4
Injector 4
113
114
Injector 6
---
115
116
ECM Ground
AEM EMS
30-6620
I/O
Notes
Injector 1
Output
PW 1
Output
Output
Power Ground
Input
Dedicated
Power Ground
Input
Dedicated
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---
Not Used
Injector 5
Output
Injector 9
Output
Injector 6
Output
Injector 11
Output
Injector 4
Output
Injector 10
Power Ground
Output
Input
Pin
Ignition 5
Ignition 2
Ignition 2
---
11
Ignition 6
Ignition 4
13
18
40
Ignition 4
Ignition 6
---
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---
---
56
57
102
113
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30-1620
function
30-6620
function
Notes
Coil outputs reallocated for sequential
ignition, Coil2 no longer wasted spark
Coil 5 moved to pin 2
Coil #2
Coil 5
Coil #5
LS 12
Coil #1
Coil 6
Coil #3
LS #11
Coil #4
Coil 4
LS 1
CAN1H
HS #1
TPS Out
HS 1 no longer available
Idle #8
CAN1L
Idle #7
LS #08
INJ 12
INJ 11
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