Powerlogger placement issues

[achalmersman]

Hi guys. Have any of you had trouble getting the ECM far enough down to get the USB socket to line up through the slot in the plastic housing? I've got my ECM bottomed out and I could force my USB cable through the plastic and into it but I feel as though there is way too much sideways pressure on the board. Any recommendations other than trimming the plastic? And yes, I've had my ECM in the floor for months and I'm just now getting around to permanent installation See pic

 

[X Ray]

I had the same issue....bought a used cover and trimmed it.

 

[achalmersman]

Well since I've already done the normal trimming to mine I guess I'll go the rest of the way. I'll keep an eye out for a used non-trimmed one to throw on the shelf. Glad I'm not the only one!

 

[monteperformanc]

Check and make sure the ECM is all the way down inside the cover. It get get hung up on some screws or the edges that may stick out a little.

 

[achalmersman]

Its bottomed out all the way

 

[achalmersman]

I could probably pull back on the board some but I like it fully seated lol

 

[achalmersman]

Fixed with razor knife

 

[m3x1c0]

I believe mines chopped too. Would be nice if next version had the usb slightly lower

 

[TurboBob]

you want to make sure the PL board stays fully seated in the ECM, with no pressure on it from the ECM mounting plastics.

Bob

 

[dynoman]

Also get a 90* USB extension cable so it isn't sticking straight out from the kick panel . Sam

 

[achalmersman]

Good idea

 

[dynoman]

Also get a 90* USB extension cable so it isn't sticking straight out from the kick panel . Sam

Just to be clear , you need a USB , A to B , right angled B . About $15 online

http://www.angledcables.com/the-original-right-angle-usb-cable--72-inch.html

 

[earlbrown]

I shaved my USB cable so it wouldn't be stressed by the kick panel hole.

 

["Reaper"]

This is what I did to mine and some of the guys in in Panama City.

Got an ECM extension harness from Caspers and mounted it to the back of the glovebox.

 

[TurboTdr3.8]

I just trimmed out my slot in the cover so the usb would work , you have to look real close to see it , at 70 mph going down the road no one will see it .

 

[Pronto]

Clearanced mine so there are no issues. No big deal.

 

[earlbrown]

This is what I did to mine and some of the guys in in Panama City.

Got an ECM extension harness from Caspers and mounted it to the back of the glovebox.

Where do you throw the random thongs and nudie pictures you don't want in he console?

 

["Reaper"]

Where do you throw the random thongs and nudie pictures you don't want in he console?

Lol I have one of the taller arm rest things in the console I put them under it.

 

[1KWIKSIX]

Just to be clear , you need a USB , A to B , right angled B . About $15 online

http://www.angledcables.com/the-original-right-angle-usb-cable--72-inch.html

I'm going to order this but wondering what length would be required?
Can anyone tell me what length the standard cable supplied with the power logger is?
(My car is in storage out of town & I can't find out easily)

Thanks in advance.

dave

 

[belsie]

I have a 5" right angle extension for the P/L cable that will stay in ecm and you can unplug long cable when not in use. I can have more made up if there is interest.....................