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ischmitz 06-24-2025 12:44 AM

Close Dave (Loren) but the two comparator outputs from 139 are evaluated by the IO port P1.6 and P1.7 lines of the MCU. The two interrupt inputs of the MCU are used to decode engine speed and TDC signals from the custom flywheel amplifier.

From a hardware perspective there was a very small fraction of early Euro DME boxes that came w/o the components for the O2 sensor. My guess is Bosch quickly decided that making different hardware isn't worth the savings over the additional logistics required to track the different models.

But it's the code on the EPROM that decides whether inputs to P1.6 and P1.7 are used to modify the mixture or simply ignored. My bench-test fixture makes that very obvious when simulating full rich or full-lean O2 signals and then watching the injector duration changing at a given load/RPM/CHT point.

And the time constant of these mixture changes is on the order of 5 - 10 seconds and not momentarily. But hey, I am just a hobbyist and talk about data I collected over the last 20 years I've been doing this.

@Steve, please drop off your 911 and leave the pink slip in the glove box - preferably with a stock chip ;)




Quote:

Originally Posted by mysocal911 (Post 12486467)
The S100 chip (339 quad comparator) two (of 4) outputs drive the 8051 two interrupts to either cause the fuel mixture to become lean or rich momentarily,
based on the O2 sensor's input (pin 24) voltage to the DME ECM. The way the S100 inputs are biased (resistors) can affect the Lambda, e.g. a value greater than 1.0.
Most likely, it's just the two interrupt subroutines of the EPROM which determine what the average Lambda will be.

Note: Remember some Euro chips run closed-loop too! Understanding digital/analog electronics and repairing a DME ECU isn't as simple as changing map cells
in an EPROM - "performance" tuning, as we've learned from naive posts of some.


ant7 06-24-2025 01:21 AM

Out of interest, this is another unit I acquired for parts a while ago, can anyone recognise this ECU by the chips fitted, my original assumption was/is that its a very early 3.2 unit, but...
Ant.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1750756867.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1750756884.jpg

ischmitz 06-24-2025 01:31 AM

10 mpg 3.2 - can’t find where the fuel is going
 
I can’t quite make out the EPROM part number but since it’s missing the components for the O2 sensor signal it’s got to be an early ROW box. There is an unpopulated area near the heat sink for the ignition final driver.

Can you read and post the Bosch number on the EPROM? I seem to see 1 267 355 027 and that is the earliest code I’ve ever seen for a ROW box. And 1 267 355 028 is the corresponding U.S. version.

mysocal911 06-24-2025 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ant7 (Post 12486475)
Out of interest, this is another unit I acquired for parts a while ago, can anyone recognise this ECU by the chips fitted, my original assumption was/is that its a very early 3.2 unit, but...
Ant.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1750756867.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1750756884.jpg

It's has no O2 sensor monitoring capability;

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1750758043.jpg

mysocal911 06-24-2025 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ischmitz (Post 12486472)
Close Dave (Loren) but the two comparator outputs from 139 are evaluated by the IO port P1.6 and P1.7 lines of the MCU. The two interrupt inputs of the MCU are used to decode engine speed and TDC signals from the custom flywheel amplifier.

Actually it's to start/stop a timer, from which the RPM is determined, and the number of teeth between each reference signal, thereby needing it only once.
My error in not having the wiring diagram in front of me for the actual pin numbers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ischmitz (Post 12486472)
From a hardware perspective there was a very small fraction of early Euro DME boxes that came w/o the components for the O2 sensor. My guess is Bosch quickly decided that making different hardware isn't worth the savings over the additional logistics required to track the different models.

But it's the code on the EPROM that decides whether inputs to P1.6 and P1.7 are used to modify the mixture or simply ignored. My bench-test fixture makes that very obvious when simulating full rich or full-lean O2 signals and then watching the injector duration changing at a given load/RPM/CHT point.

And the time constant of these mixture changes is on the order of 5 - 10 seconds and not momentarily. But hey, I am just a hobbyist and talk about data I collected over the last 20 years I've been doing this.

@Steve, please drop off your 911 and leave the pink slip in the glove box - preferably with a stock chip ;)

The response time to the O2 sensor signal is about 1/2 what you've indicated, and has a less significant effect than does the AFM, CHT, & RPM on fuel mixture.
Too slow of a response time to the O2 signal will cause idle hunting/oscillation. When normal idling occurs, there's a small 25-50 RPM hunting.

ant7 06-24-2025 08:22 AM

Thanks, the number you quote from the chip I am mostly in agreement with, however; its not clear whether the third from last digit is a 0 or a 4, tried looking at it using various methods.
Ant.
Quote:

Originally Posted by ischmitz (Post 12486477)
I can’t quite make out the EPROM part number but since it’s missing the components for the O2 sensor signal it’s got to be an early ROW box. There is an unpopulated area near the heat sink for the ignition final driver.

Can you read and post the Bosch number on the EPROM? I seem to see 1 267 355 027 and that is the earliest code I’ve ever seen for a ROW box. And 1 267 355 028 is the corresponding U.S. version.


ant7 06-24-2025 08:33 AM

I gathered that it had various components missing for possibly the 02 monitoring, hence the reason it was purchased here in the UK, we didn't use' or have much need for such methods of monitoring emissions at the time.
A bit more info on this unit; with it installed, my car starts fine, idles great, and will rev up easily until it reaches around 2,700rpm, then it will hesitate, but if you give it a bit more throttle it will go past that rpm range with a struggle, hence my initial hesitation in accepting it as an early 3.2 ECU.
Ant
Quote:

Originally Posted by ischmitz (Post 12486477)
I can’t quite make out the EPROM part number but since it’s missing the components for the O2 sensor signal it’s got to be an early ROW box. There is an unpopulated area near the heat sink for the ignition final driver.

Can you read and post the Bosch number on the EPROM? I seem to see 1 267 355 027 and that is the earliest code I’ve ever seen for a ROW box. And 1 267 355 028 is the corresponding U.S. version.


pmax 06-24-2025 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ant7 (Post 12486471)
...some very useful info has been submitted here though' by those with extensive experience and knowledge of these old ECU's.
...

I will echo the same.

Learned a lot from what mysocal and ischmitz have posted here in this forum.
And that they participate regularly in this forum is much appreciated.

Anyway, enough of that, back to our OP's saga ...

ant7 06-24-2025 08:45 AM

:)
Quote:

Originally Posted by pmax (Post 12486737)
I will echo the same.

Learned a lot from what mysocal and ischmitz have posted here in this forum.
And that they participate regularly in this forum is much appreciated.

Anyway, enough of that, back to our OP's saga ...


ischmitz 06-24-2025 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ant7 (Post 12486726)
Thanks, the number you quote from the chip I am mostly in agreement with, however; its not clear whether the third from last digit is a 0 or a 4, tried looking at it using various methods.
Ant.

It's got to be a zero. There was no Bosch number with a 4 in that position. I also noticed the two metal-can transistors and the ribbon cable looks like the early paper version. So this is one of the really early boxes. Check the IC for 4-digit date codes. They can be like 3583 meaning it's the 35th week of 1983. I bet you you'll find stuff from 1983.

mysocal911 06-24-2025 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ischmitz (Post 12486970)
It's got to be a zero. There was no Bosch number with a 4 in that position. I also noticed the two metal-can transistors and the ribbon cable looks like the early paper version. So this is one of the really early boxes. Check the IC for 4-digit date codes. They can be like 3583 meaning it's the 35th week of 1983. I bet you you'll find stuff from 1983.

A TO-5 type transistor & the logic board material (paper?) not reliable like fiberglass PCBs.

ant7 06-25-2025 04:03 AM

Understood,
Yes, paper ribbon between boards, chip set pick below;
Ant.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1750853008.jpg

ischmitz 06-25-2025 11:14 AM

Looks like the ADC was made in week 15 of 1983 and the MCU in week 26 of 1983. So the box was probably made in the second half of 1983.

ant7 06-25-2025 11:14 PM

Thanks for the info :)
Ant.
Quote:

Originally Posted by ischmitz (Post 12487423)
Looks like the ADC was made in week 15 of 1983 and the MCU in week 26 of 1983. So the box was probably made in the second half of 1983.


Discseven 06-30-2025 06:29 AM

ECU was found to have a number of issues. Systems Consulting corrected them. Unit is on the way back to me from CA.

In the meantime, I've posted Blackstone's analysis for the Motul synthetic oil that's in the case. Virgin oil was also tested to have a base line. It's perhaps mute at this moment to consider fuel in the oil but this analysis was started a while back for the interest of it and to check one more possibility. Seems worth it to share the results, be they as they are.

https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1179640-blackstone-oil-analysis-motul-synthetic-20w50-sloppy.html#post12489969
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Showdown 06-30-2025 08:09 AM

What were the ECU issues and how did they affect the fueling/timing/etc...?

LJ851 06-30-2025 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by showdown (Post 12490034)
what were the ecu issues and how did they affect the fueling/timing/etc...?

+1

Discseven 06-30-2025 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Showdown (Post 12490034)
What were the ECU issues and how did they affect the fueling/timing/etc...?

Julian... Systems Consulting did what they do, tested, then installed the unit in a 3.2 on hand at their place. I was advised the issues with it were corrected and it tested & ran well. An mpg test was NOT done there. That's my responsibility when I get the unit back. Of course the mpg must be known. Once I've done my runs, given the generous participation instigated by Dave---thank you Dave---and followed through on by SC, as a matter of respect, I owe it to Systems Consulting to discuss whatever is found with them first, then get the status of the ECU as it was found by them and details as to all that was needed to make it right. Post that info when I have it.
.

GH85Carrera 06-30-2025 10:07 AM

So the Blackstone report did show some fuel in the oil. At least there was no antifreeze! :)

It will be interesting to hear of the new fuel mileage with the repaired DME. Good Luck.

By the way, I recently drove my 911 for 450 miles on one tank of gas. It is possible (maybe) that I might have been running at 90 for the trip. 3,600 RPM, and 19.5 gallons used. 23.07 MPG. At 70 or 75 I can go 500 miles, but who cares. Interstate 70 in Kansas and Colorado is pretty boring and goes on forever.

ischmitz 06-30-2025 10:28 AM

+2

Let's understand what issues were found and what Systems Consulting did to correct them. Also why is Loren gaslighting everyone here posting under his new moniker mysocal911 peddling his business. I find it hard to believe that people vote with their dollars for such nonsense and lack of integrity....

Quote:

Originally Posted by mysocal911 (Post 12485049)
You need to talk to Systems Consulting (systemsc.com).

Quote:

Originally Posted by mysocal911 (Post 12484579)
<...>This is the Pelican Parts Forum. Let's post honest info to its members.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mysocal911 (Post 12484683)
Karl, I spoke to these guys. They'll send you a no-charge 302 U.S. Porsche OEM DME ECM chip; https://www.systemsc.com/

Quote:

Originally Posted by mysocal911 (Post 12482998)
Hey, since the Pelican Parts Forum provided most all the support (2 long threads), shouldn't Pelican Parts be your source?


Quote:

Originally Posted by Discseven (Post 12490066)
Systems Consulting did what they do, tested, then installed the unit in a 3.2 on hand at their place. I was advised the issues with it were corrected and it tested & ran well.



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