Audi A4 (AEB, AJL) 1996 - 1998

Audi A4 (AEB, AJL) 1996 - 1998

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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
  • Controls idle valve, AC, tachometer and other instruments

Selected MaxxECU functions

  • Boost control
  • Launch control
  • Shift-cut
  • Lambda control
  • Boost level switching

Compatibility

  • Compatible with MaxxECU STREET, RACE and PRO.
  • ome features not available depending on used ECU

See full MaxxECU STREET feature list

Target engines for MaxxECU STREET

  • All 3-12 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 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

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)

See full MaxxECU RACE feature list

Target engines of MaxxECU RACE

  • All 3-12 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 technical

  • CAN bus for expansion modules, OEM vehicle CAN, ODBII
  • 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)

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. GPO1-8,10 (2A), GPO 9 (5A)
  • 2 extra +12V DRIVING outputs (GPO 15,16) (2A)
  • 4 extra motor outputs (ex E-Throttle). GPO 11-14 (2A)

See full MaxxECU PRO feature list

Target Engines of MaxxECU PRO

  • All 3-12 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 technical

  • CAN bus for expansion modules, OEM vehicle CAN, ODBII
  • 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

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

See full MTune / MaxxECU feature list

MTune tuning features

  • 2D and 3D
  • Shortcuts for most operations
  • Interpolation
  • Local autotune
  • Live-logger
  • Superfast USB connection
  • Live tuning - No need to burn changes - instant save

MaxxECU trigger support

  • VR-sensor or digital (Hall, opto)
  • Distributor
  • Standard missing tooth (60-2, 36-1). Supports ranges from 2-1 to 180-4
  • Missing tooth on CAM
  • Multitooth trigger (2+1 to 180+1)
  • Audi 5-cyl
  • Chrystler Hemi SRT-8 32-2-2
  • Diahatsu Mira
  • Dodge Viper V10
  • GM LSx
  • GM LT5 GEN1
  • Honda K20 (12+1)
  • Honda K20A2 (with CAM sensor)
  • Honda K20Z4 12+1 crank with 4+1 cam trigger
  • Jeep Cherokee (MJ-XJ 19)
  • Mazda 1.6 MX5/Miata/Eunos
  • Mazda MX5 NB (99-05)
  • Mitsubishi 4/2
  • Mitsubishi EVO X
  • Nissan CAS
  • Nissan HR16DE
  • Nissan VQ35DE
  • Renix 66-2-2-2
  • Rover V8
  • Rover K-series (lotus elise) 1.8
  • Subaru EJ20
  • Suzuki 13B (requires modified trigger wheel)
  • Suzuki GSX (with digital sensor)

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

  • 4L80E/4L85E
  • 4L60E/4L65E

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 CAM signal support

  • On Cam (1 pulse per cam rev.)
  • 2JZ 3-teeth 7 VTTi
  • N-1 on cam (missing tooth)
  • AMG C63 V8
  • BMW 6+1 extra (S50)
  • BMW M62 (rising)
  • Chrystler Hemi SRT-8
  • Honda F20C
  • Honda J35A3
  • Honda L15A
  • GM LS3
  • Mitsubishi Evo cam
  • Ford Mustang 5.0 Coyote
  • Nissan VQ35DE
  • Nissan HR16DE
  • Nissan VK45DE
  • Porsche 996 2001-2005 M96/70
  • Mazda MX5 NB (99-05)
  • Volvo T5/T6
  • VW 1.8T (CAM)

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 VANOS/VVTi support

  • Even teeth
  • AMG C63 V8
  • BMW 6+1 extra (S50)
  • BMW M62 (rising)
  • Ford Mustang 5.0 Coyote
  • GM LS3
  • N-1 on cam (missing tooth)
  • Nissan VQ35DE
  • Nissan HR16DE
  • Nissan VK45DE
  • Mitsubishi EVO (MIVEC)
  • Mazda MX5 NB (99-05)
  • Volvo T5/T6
  • VW 1.8T (CAM)
  • Porsche 996 2001-2005 M96/70