Introduction. Hondata K-Series
The Hondata K-Series Programmable ECU is a plug-in replacement for the factory ECU in Honda K-Series engines. It features a high-speed USB interface and allows you to edit fuel, ignition, and cam angle tables, adjust fuel trim (including individual cylinders), control rev limiter, and protect your engine from overboost and overheating. It supports alternate MAP sensors, VTEC set as a VTEC window, and nitrous control. You can also adjust for different sized injectors and use closed-loop and idle speed adjustments.
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1 Introduction
1.1
Introduction to the K-Series Programmable ECU
Congratulations on purchasing your Hondata K-Series Programmable ECU. With proper care and feeding it will provide hours of entertainment for the whole family. Note: Only feed the ECU as much as it can eat in a 3 minute period.
The Hondata K-Series Programmable ECU consists of three components:
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ECU - the Honda ECU.
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KPro - a electronic board which fits inside the Honda ECU which allows the ECU to be reprogrammed plus adds datalogging functions.
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KManager - Windows software which interfaces with KPro.
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Features
Hondata K-Series Programmable ECU features:
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Plug in replacement of factory ECU.
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High speed USB interface.
· Editable fuel, ignition and cam angle tables.
· Fuel trim, including individual cylinders.
· Expanded fuel, ignition and cam angle tables for forced induction.
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Alternate MAP sensor support.
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Rev limiter control.
· Engine protection from over boost and over temperature.
· Adjustment for different sized injectors, with overall fuel trim and individual cylinder fuel trim.
· VTEC set as a VTEC window.
· Nitrous control.
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Closed loop control.
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Idle speed adjustment.
Note: Not all features are available for all models.
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1.3
What's new in this version
Change History
V1.1.3
· Fixed non-stock MAP sensor information not saving in calibration.
· Added TSX, Si JRSC and Si Greddy calibrations.
V1.1.2
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Fixed division by zero error when switching off the engine and datalogging.
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Removed target A/F atmospheric pressure compensation at full engine load.
V1.1.1
· Initialized high boost portion of calibrations.
· Fixed 16-28 lb boost portion of base and Civic calibrations not being displayed.
V1.1
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Added support for non-stock MAP sensors.
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Improved the upload algorithm which detects which parts of the ECU memory needs to be re-written during an upload.
· Fixed knock threshold not datalogging for PND ECUs
V1.0.18
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Fixed help->contents crashing application
· Change boost cut so that it is removed when engine speed drops below 2000 rpm or the throttle is released (previously rpm and MAP was used)
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Removed used options (some units, display size).
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Added engine overheating protection.
· Added the option to disable iVTEC
· Prevent the use of % symbols in the notes field.
· Validate air temperature compensation when loading calibration.
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Added two cybernation calibrations.
V1.0.17
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Make sure update file is created in the correct directory
· Force the use of a comma as the list separator and dot as the decimal point to prevent European language users from generating an error when loading calibrations.
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Fixed problem in display window where injector duration would not display
· Fixed missing help file problem
· Fixed idle speed glitch.
V1.0.16
· Update ECU type every upload
V1.0.15
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Remove fuel correction when switching to open loop under high load
· Added boost cut
· Added European Civic Type R support
· Added stock K24 Accord calibration (using PNF Civic Si ECU)
V1.0.14
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Improved datalogging speed
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Added an error message for errors while uploading
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V1.0.13
· Added the option to disable the secondary intake runner control on base RSX (PND) ECUs
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Added support for the US Civic Si
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Fixed problem with highlight area on 2D ignition tables while datalogging
· Added the command the export datalog files.
· Fixed problem where current field in parameters window was not saved before upload.
V1.0.12
· Added support for the US base RSX
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Add Close command to the Datalog menu
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Fixed use of numeric keypad, negative and period keys in tables.
· Changed hot keys for datalog and record to F10 & F9 respectively.
V1.0.11
· Altered intake air temperature compensation
· Added nitrous status to datalog sensors
V1.0.10
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Fixed injector duration showing over 100% duty cycle
· Added new pressure unit to display inches vacuum and psi boost
· Added launch rev limiter
V1.0.9
· Added download calibration command.
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Changed nitrous control so that fuel may be removed and ignition advanced (for alcohol injection).
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Stop datalogging / recording when ignition switched off.
· Fixed index out of range error.
· Added calibration description.
V1.0.8
· Added more help.
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Added the option to disable the fuel over-run cutoff delay.
V1.0.7
· Fixed idle speed not saving in calibration
· Fixed disable P0134 not saving in calibration
· Added calibrations
V1.0.6
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Fixed datalog resolution problem
V1.0.5
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Added the option to disable error P0134
· Fixed problem where OBDII scan tools could not communicate
V1.0.4.13
· Updated JRSC 440 & 550 calibrations and Rev Hard calibration
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Corrected nitrous input & output descriptions
V1.0.3.12
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Added the option to switch to open loop above a certain MAP
V1.0.2.11
· Added the option to disable error P1167
· Added the option to flash the MIL when knock detected
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V1.0.1.10
· Added undo.
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Added some calibrations.
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Added option for the table to follow VTEC and the cam angle.
V1.0.0.9
· Added context sensitive help
· Fixed internet update
V1.0.0.8
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Added drag & drop to open calibration files.
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Added association to open calibration and recordings from Windows Explorer.
· Added Create Forced Induction Tables form.
· Changed calibration extension from .kcd to .kal
· Enabled fuel system status
V1.0.0.6
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Added option to disable VTEC oil pressure
1.4
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Key features
- Plug-in replacement for factory ECU
- High-speed USB interface
- Editable fuel, ignition, and cam angle tables
- Fuel trim, including individual cylinders
- Expanded tables for forced induction
- Alternate MAP sensor support
- Rev limiter control