Installation Instructions for:

EMS P/N 30-1120

1991-1992 Toyota MR2 Turbo
1990-1992 Toyota Celica All Trac

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WARNING:
This installation is not for the tuning novice nor the PC illiterate!
Use this system with EXTREME caution! The AEM EMS System
allows for total flexibility in engine tuning. Misuse of this
product can destroy your engine! If you are not well versed in
engine dynamics and the tuning of management systems or are
not PC literate, please do not attempt the installation. Refer the
installation to a AEM trained tuning shop or call 800-423-0046
for technical assistance. You should also visit the AEM EMS
Tech Forum at http://www.aempower.com
NOTE: AEM holds no responsibility for any engine damage that
results from the misuse of this product!

This product is legal in California for racing vehicles only and should
never be used on public highways.
ADVANCED ENGINE MANAGEMENT INC.
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2205 126 Street Unit A Hawthorne, CA. 90250
Phone: (310) 484-2322 Fax: (310) 484-0152
Http://www.aempower.com
Instruction Part Number: 10-1120

2003 Advanced Engine Management, Inc.

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Congratulations! You have just purchased the finest Engine Management system for
your car at any price!
The AEM Engine Management System (EMS) is the result of extensive development on
a wide variety of cars. Each system is engineered for the particular application. The
AEM EMS differs from all others in several ways. The EMS is an all new stand alone
system, which completely replaces the factory ECU and features unique Plug and Play
Technology, which means that each system is configured especially for your make and
model of car. There is no need to modify your factory wiring harness and in most cases
your car may be returned to stock in a matter of minutes. The AEMPro software is
configured to work with the factory sensors and equipment, so that there is no need for
expensive or hard to find sensors, making replacement and repairs as simple as with an
unmodified car. For stock and some slightly modified cars, the AEMPro software will be
preprogrammed with a set of base parameters, providing a starting point for individual
tuning. For more heavily modified cars, the EMS has many spare inputs and outputs
allowing the elimination of separate rev-limiters, boost controllers, nitrous controllers,
and fuel computers. It will also allow programmable control over all automatic
transmission functions, and includes a configurable onboard data logger capable of
recording 512kb of information. Every EMS comes with all functions installed and
activated, and there are no expensive options or upgrades to be performed.
The installation of the AEM ECU on the 1991-1992 Toyota MR2 Turbo and 1990-1993
All Trac uses the stock sensors and actuators. The base map is automatically installed
in the base calibrations directory in the AEMPro directory on your computer. It is named
1120.V1.03.CAL.
Full details of the test vehicle used to generate this map can be found in the files notes
section. However, while the base map is a good starting point and may save you
considerable time and money, it will not replace the need to tune your specific
application. It is not intended to be driven aggressively. Ignoring this can and will
damage your engine.
Please visit the AEM EMS Tech Forum at http://www.aempower.com/bbs and register
your EMS before you start to use it. Make sure you enter your EMS serial number when
you register as doing this grants access to the calibration files. We always post the most
current strategy release, PC Software and base calibrations online. On the forum, you
will find many helpful hints/tips to make your EMS perform its best. Also, we may make
available EMS maps for engines running speed density, larger turbo, etc
Read and understand these instructions BEFORE attempting to install this
product.
1) Removing the Stock Engine Control Unit
a) Access the stock Engine Control Unit (ECU). The location of the ECU on the
Toyota MR2 is behind the Firewall cover in the trunk on the left side.
b) Push in the center of the clips that hold the trunk liner in place, and expose the
factory ECU.
c) Carefully disconnect the wiring harness from the ECU. Avoid excessive stress or
pulling on the wires, as this may damage the wiring harness. Some factory
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ECUs use a bolt to retain the factory connectors, and it must be removed before
the harness can be disconnected. There may be more than one connector, and
they must all be removed without damage to work properly with the AEM ECU.
Do not cut any of the wires in the factory wiring harness to remove them.
d) Remove the fasteners securing the ECU to the car body, and set it aside. Do not
destroy or discard the factory ECU, as it can be reinstalled easily for street use
and troubleshooting.
2) Install the AEM Engine Management System.
a) Plug the factory wiring harness into the AEM ECU, and position it so that the
wires are not pulled tight or stressed. Secure it with the provided Velcro
fasteners.
b) Plug the comms cable into the EMS and into your PC.
c) Turn your ignition on but do not attempt to start the engine.
d) Upload the base calibration file (.cal) that most closely matches your vehicles
configuration. (These files can be found in the AEMPro/Base Calibrations/Toyota
folder on your computers hard drive)
e) Set the throttle range: Select the Configure drop down menu, then ECU Setup |
Set Throttle Range and then follow the direction given on the screen.
f) Verify the ignition timing by selecting the Configure drop down menu, then ECU
Setup | Set Ignition. Use a timing light and compare the physical timing numbers
to the Parameter Ignition Timing displayed. Use the Advance/Retard buttons to
make the timing number match.
3) You are now ready to begin tuning your vehicle.
a) Note: This calibration needs to be properly tuned and is not recommended for
street use. NEVER TUNE YOUR VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING.

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Application Notes for EMS P/N 30-1120

1991-1992 Toyota MR2 Turbo
1990-1993 Toyota Celica All Trac
Make:
Model:
Years Covered:
Engine Displacement:
Engine Configuration:
Firing Order:
N/A, S/C or T/C:
Load Sensor Type:
Map Min:
Map Max:
# Coils:
Ignition driver type:
How to hook up a CDI:
# Injectors:
Injector Flow Rate:
Injector Resistance:
Injection Mode:
Knock Sensors used:
Lambda Sensors used:
Idle Motor Type:
Main Relay Control:
Crank Pickup Type:
Crank Teeth/Cycle:
Cam Pickup Type:
Cam Teeth/Cycle:
Transmissions Offered:
Trans Supported:
Drive Options:
Notes:

Toyota
MR2 Turbo / All Trac
1991-1992 / 1990-1993
2.0L
I4
1-3-4-2
Turbo
MAP
4.89
1.09
1
0-5v rise
Wire after igniter
4
450 cc/min
2.3
Sequential
1
1
Pulse
No
Mag
24
Mag
1
M/T
M/T
RWD / AWD

Supplied Connectors:
Spare Injector Drivers:
Spare Injector Drivers:
Spare Injector Drivers:
Spare Injector Drivers:
Spare Injector Drivers:
Spare Injector Drivers:
Spare Coil Drivers:
Spare Coil Drivers:
Spare Coil Drivers:
Spare Coil Drivers:
Boost Solenoid:
EGT #1 Location:
EGT #2 Location:
EGT #3 Location:
EGT #4 Location:
Spare 0-5V Channels:
Spare 0-5V Channels:
Spare 0-5V Channels:
Spare Low Side Driver:
Spare Low Side Driver:
Spare Low Side Driver:
Spare Low Side Driver:
Spare Low Side Driver:
Check Engine Light:
Spare Switch Input:
Spare Switch Input:
A/C Switch Input:

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C Plug
Inj #5 , C8
Inj #6 , C9
Inj #7 , C10
Inj #8 , C11
Inj #9 , C12
Inj #10 , B7
Coil # 2 ,A19
Coil # 3, A18
Coil # 5, A21
--PW #2, Pin A6
Pin B8
Pin B15
Pin D3
Pin D15
ADCR11, Pin C2
ADCR14, Pin D8
ADCR13, D11
Low Side #5, Pin D16
Low Side #6, Pin D17
Low Side #7, Pin D18
Low Side #9 Pin D19
Low Side #12, Pin D20
Low Side #10, Pin A13
Switch #2, Pin D22
Switch #3, Pin D21
Switch #6

Connection Diagram for EMS P/N 30-1120

1991-92 MR2 Turbo / 1990-93 All Trac
PnP

Means the Plug and Play system comes with this configured for proper operation of this
device. Is still available for reassignment by the end user.

Avail

Means the function is not currently allocated and is available for use

Dedicated

Means the location is fixed and cant be changed

Pin #
1A
2A
3A
4A
5A
6A
7A
8A
9A
10A
11A
12A
13A
14A
15A
16A
17A
18A
19A
20A
21A
22A
23A
24A
25A
26A

1991-1992 MR2 Turbo

Crank
TDC
------Boost Control
--O2#1 heater
Idle 1
Cold start injector
Injector 2
Injector 1
Chassis ground
Chassis ground
Cam
Throttle Valve Intake Bypass
Fuel pump circuit
----Coil 1
--Idle 2
--Injector 4
Injector 3
Chassis ground

P/N 30-1120
Crank
Spare Speed
Knock #2
Crank Sensor
Cam
PW2
IDLE #1
LS #4
PW1
LS #8
INJ 2
INJ 1
GND
GND
CAM
LS #2
LS #11
COIL 3
COIL 2
COIL 1
COIL 5
PW1i
HS #3
INJ 4
INJ 3
GND

I/O
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Output
Output
Output
Output
Output
Output
Output
Input
Input
Input
Output
Output
Output
Output
Output
Output
Output
Output
Output
Output
Input

Availability
PnP for Crankshaft Sensor
Avail, switch input, When Coil4 is not used

1B
2B
3B
4B
5B
6B
7B
8B
9B
10B
11B

5v ref
MASS air sensor
Air Temp
Coolant Sensor
Knock Sensor
Lambda 1
--Diagnostics
Sensor Ground
EGR gas temp sensor
TPS sensor

5V REF
MAF
AIT
COOL
KNOCK1
LAMBDA 1
Inj #10
EGT #1
SENSOR GROUND
LS #3
TPS

Output
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Output
Input
Output
Output
Input

Dedicated
Avail user 0-5v input
PnP for air temp sensor
PnP for coolant sensor
PnP for Knock sensor
PnP for o2#1
Avail, Inj or switched ground, 1.5A max
Avail RTD type EGT input
Dedicated
Avail, switched ground, 1.5A max
Dedicated

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Not Available
Not Available
PnP for Boost Control
PnP for O2 Heater
PnP for Idle Motor
Avail, Inj or switched ground, 1.5A max
PnP for Injector 2
PnP for injector 1
Dedicated
Dedicated
PnP for Camshaft Sensor
PnP for throttle intake bypass
Dedicated
Avail spare coil driver
Avail spare coil driver
PnP for coil 1
Avail spare coil driver
PnP for Idle Motor
Available +12v switched, 4.5A max
PnP for injector 4
PnP for injector 3
Dedicated

12B
13B
14B
15B
16B

Idle Switch
MAP
Lambda 2
Diagnostics
Timing Ground

SWITCH #5
MAP
LAMBDA 2
EGT #2
TGND

Input
Input
Input
Input
Input

Avail, switch input

PnP for Map sensor input
Avail O2#2 input
Avail RTD type EGT input
Dedicated

1C
2C
3C
4C
5C
6C
7C
8C
9C
10C
11C
12C

-------------------------

HS #1
ADCR 11
VCC Out
Sensor Ground
Idle #2
Idle #3
Idle #4
Inj #5
Inj #6
Inj #7
Inj #8
Inj #9

Output
Input
Output
Input
Output
Output
Output
Output
Output
Output
Output
Output

Available +12v switched, 4.5A max

Avail 0-5v input
Available User 5v reference
Dedicated
Available +12v switched, 4.5A max
Available +12v switched, 4.5A max
Available +12v switched, 4.5A max
Avail, Inj or switched ground, 1.5A max
Avail, Inj or switched ground, 1.5A max
Avail, Inj or switched ground, 1.5A max
Avail, Inj or switched ground, 1.5A max
Avail, Inj or switched ground, 1.5A max

1D
2D
3D
4D
5D
6D
7D
8D
9D
10D
11D
12D
13D
14D
15D
16D
17D
18D
19D
20D
21D
22D

Permanent Power
Idle up Diode
--Brake switch input
Check Engine Light
Fuel Pump Res "on" for high
--Input from ABS
Vehicle Speed input
A/C in
Starter input
12v switched from main relay
12v switched from main relay
Power Steering ECU input
Power Steering ECU input
---------------

PERM
SWITCH#1
EGT #3
SWITCH#4
LS#10
LS#1
IDLE #5
ADCR14
VSS
SWITCH#6
ADCR13
INJPWR
INJPWR
LS#11
EGT #4
LS 5
LS 6
LS 7
LS 9
LS 12
Switch #3
Switch #2

Input
Input
Input
Input
Output
Output
Output
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Output
Input
Output
Output
Output
Output
Output
Input
Input

Dedicated
Avail, switch input
Avail RTD type EGT input
Avail, switch input
PnP for check engine light
PnP for low pump volume switch
Avail, switched ground, 1.5A max
Avail 0-5v input
PnP for Vehicle Speed
PnP for A/C Request
Avail 0-5v input
Dedicated
Dedicated
Not available
Avail RTD type EGT input
Avail, switched ground, 1.5A max
Avail, switched ground, 1.5A max
Avail, switched ground, 1.5A max
Avail, switched ground, 1.5A max
Avail, switched ground, 1.5A max
Avail, switch input
Avail, switch input

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