CAN Bus solution database (what works/what doesn't work)
 

I wanted to make a thread with a list of solutions that are verified and it's known what actually works and what doesn't. It is important to note where you can buy it because for the most part, the solution you buy and the features that work will depend on the supplier off the ECU as in most cases they have needed to write custom code in order to support the stock CAN BUS system.

I will update the OP as more people post.

What Works means, it HAS BEEN VERIFIED WORKING ON A CAR, not "it MIGHT work or it SHOULD work"

Push Start Verified means that the solution has been fully tested on a push button car and it work just like in a regular key car.

Removing dash lights or covering them with tape does not count as "IT WORKS!!" :bellyroll::bellyroll:

Please feel free to correct me if there is any misinformation.

Without further ado, (please follow the format as much as possible).

Motec M130
Sold by: Pure Automotive, includes plug and play harness, ECU, license
For what swap: 2JZ AND LS

What works:
Power Steering
Cruise Control
ABS
A/C (regular and dual climate)
Full dash
Stock fuel pump controller works and is controlled via Motec
Custom Traction Control via Motec ECU
Traction control activated/deactivated by the factory traction control button on the shifter trim. Cluster traction lights function along with it.

What does not work:
N/A?

What is expected to get fixed and working on the future:
???

Push Start car verified: Yes

Source: Pure Automotive



Haltech Elite 2500 done by JR Wiring Solutions
Sold by: JR Wiring Solutions
For what swap: 2JZ

What works:
Power Steering
A/C (works sporadically on the car, sometimes turns off by itself)
Some dash (Fuel gauge is on limp mode, not fully working)

What does not work:
ABS
OEM or aftermarket traction control
Cruise Control
Stock fuel pump controller (needs to be removed)

Push Start car verified: NO

What is expected to get fixed and working on the future:
???

Source: JR Wiring Solutions (This was back in November, things might have changed since then, but not to my knowledge).




Motec M150 Manji in New Zealand
Sold by: One off, not sold by that shop as far as I know
For what swap: 1UZFE VVTI

What works:
Power Steering
Cruise Control
ABS
A/C
Full dash
Custom Traction Control via Motec ECU?

What does not work:
OEM Traction control?


Push Start car verified: NO

What is expected to get fixed and working on the future:
???

Source: Manji, forum member and car owner

Arduino Custom Controller
Sold by: N/A (forum member wutsaiu personally coded it)
For what swap: LS

What works:
Power Steering
Tachometer
Fuel gauge only 1/4 increments, not fully working
CEL is off (don't know if working)

What does not work:
A/C
Cruise Control
ABS
OEM or aftermarket traction control
Water Temperature gauge not working (aftermarket gauge)
Airbag light is on
Stock fuel pump controller (needs to be removed)

Push Start car verified: NO

What is expected to get fixed and working on the future:
???

Source: wutsaiu swap thread.

Emtron KV8 done by Trust Automotive
Sold by: Trust Automotive
For what swap: 2JZ and LS?

What works:
Power Steering
A/C (not verified on Dual Climate)
Most dash (Fuel gauge is on limp mode, not fully working)

What does not work:
ABS
OEM or aftermarket traction control
Cruise Control
Stock fuel pump controller (needs to be removed)?

Push Start car verified: Yes

What is expected to get fixed and working on the future:
Cruise Control

Source: Trust (This was back in November, things might have changed since then).


MRS CAN Gateway by MRS Electronic
Sold by: MRS Electronic
For what swap: LS

What works:
Power Steering
Coolant Gauge
Fuel Gauge
Fuel Economy
Tachometer
MIL Indication with proper frequency

What does not work:
A/C
ABS
OEM or aftermarket traction control
Cruise control

Push Start car verified: Yes

What is expected to get fixed and working on the future:
Cruise control
A/C

Source: Colin MRS Electronic (MRS-Colin)

Element Tuning EMS
Sold by: Element Tuning, includes plug and play harness, ECU, license
For what swap: LS3 ONLY

What works:
Power Steering
ABS
A/C (regular and dual climate)
Full dash
Stock fuel pump controller
Custom Traction Control via the EMS

What does not work:
Cruise Control?

What is expected to get fixed and working on the future:
???

Push Start car verified: ??

Source: Element Tuning

We have traction control activated/deactivated by the factory traction control button on the shifter trim. Cluster traction lights function along with it. It's just way better traction control firmware than an oem ecu has :)

I'll add it to OP

the "fuel pump regulator" is a mechanical device that's part of the pump assembly so I'm not sure what you mean here?


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I think he means the pump controller.
It's a small device under the panel next to passenger side rear seat.
Stock pump doesn't run at 100% all the time, it can be throttled by the controller. I bypassed the controller so the pump runs 100% at all times.

MRS CAN Gateway by MRS Electronic
Sold by: MRS Electronic
For what swap: LS

What works:
Power Steering
Coolant Gauge
Fuel Gauge
Fuel Economy
Tachometer
MIL Indication with proper frequency

What does not work:
A/C
ABS
OEM or aftermarket traction control
Cruise control

Push Start car verified: Yes

What is expected to get fixed and working on the future:
Cruise control
A/C

Source: Colin MRS Electronic (MRS-Colin)

Updated good sir thanks!!!

Yes this. I'll update the OP

WGP wiring harness bypasses pump controller.


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The Pure Automotive Motec 130 solution seems the most complete so far. The 2JZ electronics are done and it looks like they're working on a LS application. For those that live in a OBD2 emission state, is there a way to pass emissions though? Please PM me if this is better answered privately.

Running a standalone is certainly the "best" solution to solve the various electronics challenges... but also costs approx 10x the amount of the others. A Motec M1 is almost 6k for a normal FT86, and then you'll incur addtional costs likely in the thousands for the custom wiring harnesses needed to integrate the engine and body wiring.

The package includes ecu, license, the swap firmware, wiring harness for engine/body integration, etc

Put me on the list for that!...seriously I'm ready for a motec LS kit, what do you need from me, to get on the list?

The ls is still in progress. We got the harness finished last week, just need to finish up the firmware. Race season starts next week, so the shop car is taking all of the tuners attention right now. Should pick back up on the ls package before the end of the month. It is coming along though. We do have an already running ls swapped frs in house we built 2 years ago that is getting the full plug and play package.