Audi A4 (AEB, AJL) 1996 - 1998

MaxxECU V1 Plugin ECU solution for Audi A4

Fast and simple installation

Replace stock ECU and lambda sensor, do some simple wiring and off you go

Replace stock air-flow-meter

Remove and replace the stock air-flow-meter with MaxxECU's built-in MAP-sensor

Audi 4-cyl

Unleash the underestimated 4-cylinder Audi engine with the MaxxECU Plugin ECU solution to gain access to the engine

Selected MaxxECU advantages
  • Built-in MAP-sensor (up to 43 psi / 3bar of boost pressure)
  • MDash/RealDash Android app connectivity
  • Superfast USB communication
  • High or low impedance injector support
  • No changes in original electronics
  • Direct access to up to 8 EGT-sensors
Selected vehicle features
  • Uses stock harness, easy installation
  • The air mass meter is removed
Selected MaxxECU functions
  • Boost control
  • Launch control
  • Shift-cut
  • Lambda control
  • Boost level switching
Compatibility
Target engines of MaxxECU V1
  • All 1-12 cylinder engines (4-stroke)
  • Up to 8 cylinders fully sequentially
  • Up to 12 cylinders in wasted spark
MaxxECU V1 inputs
  • Intake air temperature sensor (IAT)
  • Coolant temperature sensor (CLT)
  • Throttle position sensor (TPS)
  • Lambda (WBO) sensor. Uses a sensor directly connected to the ECU without any additional electronics. Supports Bosch LSU 4.2 and 4.9
  • 2 trigger inputs. VR or digital. Automatic trigger level detection. The signals are processed by a completely separated processor for maximum performance and immunity against interference
  • 2 extra temperature sensors. Can be used as switches or to control additional functions
  • 2 extra 0-5V inputs. Can be used for additional sensors such as for measurement of fuel/oil pressure
  • 2 digital inputs used for example for speed sensors (VR / Hall) or switches
  • Built-in 400kPa MAP-sensor for up to 3bar/43PSI of boost
  • 8 inputs for EGT sensors. No extra electronics needed
MaxxECU V1 outputs
  • 8 peak/hold injector outputs. 1-2 high or low impedance injectors per output. 8A per output
  • 8 ignition outputs. 5V signal to drive ignition modules, CDI units or coils
  • 8 outputs for extra features. Can be used to control virtually anything. Fuel pumps, idle control, boost solenoids, nitrous, shift lights, fans, warning lights, etc. GPO 1-7 (2A) GPO 8 (5A)
MaxxECU V1 technical
  • CAN bus for expansion modules, OEM vehicle CAN, OBDII
  • USB communication for tuning with MTune
  • Bluetooth for connecting to mobile devices with MDash
  • 8MB memory for internal logging, up to 1000Hz
  • Supply voltage 8-22V
  • ARM Cortex-M3 120MHz main processor. Three extra processors to handle the triggers, injectors and EGT
  • Resolution on ignition: 0.1 degrees
  • Resolution on injectors: 0.001 ms
  • Updates the fuel and ignition calculations 2000 times per second
  • The fastest PC communication on the market
  • 50Hz sampling rate on all EGT inputs
  • 1000Hz sampling rate on all analog inputs
  • Weight: 528g (without mounting brackets)
  • 140x106x46mm (excluding protruding connectors and mounting brackets)
  • Aluminium casing
MaxxECU V1 revision updates
Rev 9
  • Added support for Bosch LSU 4.9 WBO sensor
Rev 7
  • Twice as much logging memory and higher logging speed (100Hz)
  • DIN 1/2 can be used with a VR sensor directly
Rev 6
  • Injector outputs can power up to 8A per output (enables dual 2400cc Deka injectors per output).
  • Internal wideband lambda can measure even richer fuel mixtures, below lambda 0.65 (for methanol engines)
Rev 4
  • Selectable voltage on the TACH output (5 or 12V)
  • GPO7 can be used as digital input DIN3
Target engines for MaxxECU STREET
  • All 1-12 cylinder engines (4-stroke)
  • Up to 6 cylinders fully sequentially
  • Up to 12 cylinders in wasted spark
MaxxECU STREET inputs
  • Intake air temperature sensor (IAT)
  • Coolant temperature sensor (CLT)
  • Throttle position sensor (TPS)
  • Lambda (WBO) sensor. Uses a sensor directly connected to the ECU without any additional electronics. Supports Bosch LSU 4.2, 4.9
  • 2 trigger inputs. VR or digital. Automatic trigger level detection. The signals are processed by a completely separated processor for maximum performance and immunity against interference
  • 2 extra temperature sensors. Can be used as switches or to control additional functions
  • 2 extra 0-5V inputs. Can be used for additional sensors such as for measurement of fuel/oil pressure
  • 2 digital inputs used for example for speed sensors (Hall) or switches
  • Built-in 400kPa MAP-sensor for up to 3bar/43PSI of boost
MaxxECU STREET outputs
  • 6 injectors outputs. High impedance only
  • 6 ignition outputs. 5V signal to drive ignition modules, CDI units or coils
  • 4 outputs for extra features. Can be used to control virtually anything. Fuel pumps, idle control, boost solenoids, nitrous, shift lights, fans, warning lights, etc. GPO 1-3 (2A), GPO 8 (5A)
MaxxECU STREET technical
  • CAN bus (additional wires required)
  • USB communication for tuning with MTune
  • 8MB memory for internal logging, up to 1000Hz
  • Supply voltage 8-22V
  • ARM Cortex-M3 120MHz main processor
  • Resolution on ignition: 0.1 degrees
  • Resolution on injectors: 0.001 ms
  • Updates the fuel and ignition calculations 2000 times per second
  • The fastest PC communication on the market
  • Weight: 520g
  • 140x134x42mm (including mounting points, excluding connector)
  • Aluminium casing
Target engines of MaxxECU RACE
  • All 1-12 cylinder engines (4-stroke)
  • Up to 8 cylinders fully sequentially
  • Up to 12 cylinders in wasted spark
MaxxECU RACE inputs
  • Intake air temperature sensor (IAT)
  • Coolant temperature sensor (CLT)
  • Throttle position sensor (TPS)
  • Lambda (WBO) sensor. Uses a sensor directly connected to the ECU without any additional electronics. Supports Bosch LSU 4.2 and 4.9
  • 2 trigger inputs. VR or digital. Automatic trigger level detection. The signals are processed by a completely separated processor for maximum performance and immunity against interference
  • 2 extra temperature sensors. Can be used as switches or control of additional functions
  • 2 knock sensor inputs
  • 6 extra 0-5V inputs. Can be used for additional sensors such as measurement oil/fuel pressure
  • 4 extra digital inputs used for example speed sensors (VR / Hall) or switches
  • 8 EGT TYPE-K/N inputs (1200C/2200F) in separate harness
MaxxECU RACE outputs
  • 8 peak/hold injector outputs. 1-2 high or low impedance injectors per output. 8A per output
  • 8 ignition outputs. 5V signal to drive ignition modules, CDI units or coils
  • 9 extra LOW DRIVING outputs for additional features. Can be adjusted to control virtually anything like fuel pumps, idle valves. GPO 1-8,10 (2A), GPO 9 (5A)
  • 2 extra +12V DRIVING outputs (GPO 15,16) (2A)
  • 4 extra motor outputs (ex E-Throttle). GPO 11-14 (2A)
MaxxECU RACE technical
  • CAN bus for expansion modules, OEM vehicle CAN, OBDII
  • USB communication for tuning with MTune
  • Bluetooth for connecting to mobile devices with MDash
  • 8MB memory for internal logging, up to 1000Hz.
  • Supply voltage 8-22V
  • ARM Cortex-M3 120MHz main processor. Three extra processors to handle the trigger, injectors and knock detection
  • Resolution on ignition: 0.1 degrees
  • Resolution on injectors: 0.001 ms
  • Updates the fuel and ignition calculations 2000 times per second
  • The fastest PC communication on the market
  • 50Hz sampling rate on all EGT inputs
  • 1000Hz sampling rate on all analog inputs
  • Weight: 880g
  • 155x195x40mm (including mounting points, excluding connector)
Target Engines of MaxxECU PRO
  • All 1-12 cylinder engines (4-stroke)
  • Up to 12 cylinders fully sequentially
  • Up to 12 cylinders in wasted spark
MaxxECU PRO inputs
  • Intake air temperature sensor (IAT)
  • Coolant temperature sensor (CLT)
  • Throttle position sensor (TPS)
  • Dual lambda (WBO) sensor. Uses sensor directly connected to the ECU without any additional electronics. Supports Bosch LSU 4.2 and 4.9
  • 2 trigger inputs. VR or digital. Automatic trigger level detection. The signals are processed by a completely separated processor for maximum performance and immunity against interference
  • 6 temperature sensors. Can be used for logging or control of additional functions
  • 16 0-5V inputs. Can be used for additional sensors such as measurement of fuel / oil pressure
  • 10 digital inputs used for example speed sensors (4 can use VR-sensors) or switches
  • Built-in 400kPa MAP-sensor for up to 3bar/43PSI of boost
  • 12 EGT TYPE-K/N inputs with separate harness (up tp 1200C/2200F
MaxxECU PRO outputs
  • 16 peak/hold injector outputs. 1-2 high or low impedance injectors per output. 8A per output
  • 12 ignition outputs. 5V signals to drive ignition modules, CDI units / coils
  • 30 extra outputs for additional features. Can be adjusted to control virtually anything like fuel pumps, idle valves. GPO 1-8 (2A), GPO 9/10 (5A), GPO 11-14(2A), GPO 15-23 (12V sourcing, 4A), GPO 23-30 (1.5A)
  • Dual E-Throttle support
MaxxECU PRO technical
  • CAN bus for expansion modules, OEM vehicle CAN, OBDII
  • USB communication for tuning with MTune
  • Bluetooth for connecting to mobile devices with MDash
  • 8MB memory for internal logging, up to 1000Hz
  • Supply voltage 8-22V
  • ARM Cortex-M3 120MHz main processor. Three extra processors to handle the triggers, injectors and EGT
  • Resolution on ignition: 0.1 degrees
  • Resolution on injectors: 0.001 ms
  • Updates the fuel and ignition calculations 2000 times per second
  • The fastest PC communication on the market
  • 50Hz sampling rate on all EGT inputs
  • 1000Hz sampling rate on all analog inputs
  • Weight: 1137g
  • 252x180x40mm excluding protruding connectors
  • Built-in accelerometer up to 8G
  • Waterproofed aluminium case with shock absorbers
MTune tuning features
MaxxECU trigger support
See supported trigger system in online tech pages.
MaxxECU engine protections
  • EGT fuel correction
  • Lean power cut
  • EGT power cut
  • Rev limit
  • Advanced warning and protection system
  • Lambda fuel correction
MaxxECU auto transmission support
MaxxECU functionality
  • Launch control (up to three stages)
  • Rolling launch
  • Anti-lag using solenoid or E-Throttle
  • Traction control
  • Power management
  • Shift-cut
  • Overrun fuel cut
  • Lambda control (closed loop)
  • Nitrous control
  • AC control
  • Boost control (closed/open loop), extra compensation tables.
  • Boost level switching
  • E-Throttle support
  • VANOS/VVTi support
  • Logging: Internal up to 1000Hz, PC logging 20Hz
  • Built-in error diagnostics and handling
  • Idle control using E-Throttle, idle solenoid, stepper motor or ignition timing
  • Closed loop anti-stall
  • Ignition timing lock for easy synchronization with timing light
  • Flex fuel
MaxxECU advanced features
  • Speed limiters
  • Individual fuel correction per cylinder
  • Injector staging
  • Virtual fuel tank/fuel consumption
  • Filters on TPS, RPM and MAP signals
  • Trailing ignition
  • Virtual inputs/internal outputs to activate internal functions
  • Use of TYPE-K sensor to report IAT up to 350 degree C/660 F
  • Wastegate control with CO2 for predictable boost
  • Extra user table activation based on user defined settings
  • After launch power limit, function to control traction after launch
  • CAN inputs (advanced) - Receive CAN data from external electronics and use in MaxxECU, such as OEM vehicle buttons.
  • Automatic starting and stopping of internal log function based on user conditions (speed, load, error code etc.)
  • Timers and distance counters
  • CAN for OEM protocols, OBDII, and CAN modules
  • Clutch slip control with user defined tables (as an example)
  • Measure injector resistance directly from software
  • Built-in trigger oscilloscope
  • Built-in trigger logger
  • Flexible load/speed axis selection
  • Flexible user output functions
  • Flexible user PWM/FREQ output functions
  • Speedometer output function
  • Tachometer output selectable 5/12V, supports external flyback coil
  • Sequential gearbox control
MaxxECU V1 plugin adapter for Audi A4
MaxxECU V1 plugin ECU solution for Audi A4
MaxxECU plugin ECU adapter for Audi A4
MaxxECU STREET plugin ECU for Audi A4
MaxxECU RACE plugin ECU for Audi A4
MaxxECU RACE plugin ECU for Audi A4

Included items

STANDARD

EXTRA

MaxxECU unit
Plugin adapter harness
USB cable for communication
Push-lock to barb (MAP-sensor connection)
MAP-sensor push-to-lock hose kit
Printed quick start guide
All items in a box
Bosch LSU 4.2 wideband oxygen sensor
LSU 4.2 connector
WBO (LSU) harness