Haltech Platinum PRO PLUG-IN Nissan 350Z Z33 (HT055016) User Manual

PLATINUM

PRO PLUG-IN

Nissan 350Z

Z33

(HT055016)

QUICK START GUIDE

LIMITED WARRANTY

Lockin Pty Ltd trading as Haltech warrants the HaltechTM Programmable Fuel Injection System to be
free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.

Proof of purchase, in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which indicates that the product is
within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty service. Lockin Pty Ltd trading as
Haltech suggests that the purchaser retain the dealer’s dated bill of sale as evidence of the date of
retail purchase.

If the HaltechTM Programmable Fuel Injection System is found to be defective as mentioned above, it
will be replaced or repaired if returned prepaid along with proof of purchase. This shall constitute the
sole liability of Lockin Pty Ltd trading as Haltech.

To the extent permitted by law, the foregoing is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties or
representations, either expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness. In no event shall Lockin Pty Ltd trading as Haltech, be liable for special or consequential
damages.

DISCLAIMER

Haltech will not be held responsible for any damage caused by the incorrect installation or tuning of this
product. It is the installers responsibility to ensure the wiring connections and pinouts match that of the
vehicle the unit is being installed into.
Haltech has taken all care to make sure the connections match the specified vehicles listed, but variations
in wiring and connections on vehicles can occur and therefore this should be checked BEFORE the unit
is installed.
Haltech highly recommends installation and tuning of this product is to be carried out by a professional,
with an understanding on installing and tuning engine management systems.
Misuse of this product can destroy your engine.

WARNING

This ECU is designed and sold for Racing use only. Using this product for street / road use may be
prohibited by law. Please check with your local vehicle authority before using this product.

GENERAL INSTALLATION WARNING

Avoid open sparks, flames or operation of electrical devices near flammable substances.
Always disconnect the battery cables when doing electrical work on your vehicle.

Do not charge the battery with a 24 Volt truck charger or reverse the polarity of the battery
or any charging unit. Do not charge the battery with the engine running as this could
expose the ECU to an unregulated power supply that could destroy the ECU and other
electrical equipment.

All fuel system components and wiring should be mounted away from heat sources,
shielded if necessary and well ventilated. Disconnect the Haltech ECU from the electrical
system whenever doing any arc welding on the vehicle by unplugging the wiring harness
connector from the ECU.

After completing the installation, make sure that there are no fuel leaks, and no wiring
left un-insulated in case a spark or short-circuit occurs and causes a fire. Also make sure
that you follow all proper workshop safety procedures. If you're working underneath
a jacked-up car, always use safety stands!

PLATINUM

Congratulations on purchasing a Haltech Engine Management System. This fully
programmable Plug and Play product opens the door to virtually limitless performance

modification and tuning of your vehicle. Programmable systems allow you to extract all
the performance from your engine by delivering precisely the required amount of fuel
and ignition timing that your engine requires for maximum output under all operating
conditions.

This quick start guide will walk you through installation of the Platinum Pro ECU into a
vehicle. This guide is accompanied by the full service manual located on the software
CD provided with the ECU that you or your tuner will need to refer to before completing
your installation and configuration. The Manual is included in the software which can be
downloaded from the Haltech website www.haltech.com

Supported Vehicles

The Platinum Pro Plug-in Nissan 350Z / Z33 ECU supports the following:

• Nissan 350Z / Z33 (2003 - 2006)

• Nissan Skyline V35 (2003 - 2006)

• Infinity G35 (2003 - 2006)

* Does not support VQ35HR

Platinum Pro Plug-in Nissan 350Z / Z33 Kit Includes

Pro Plug-in Nissan 350Z / Z33

Quick Start Guide

• Haltech Platinum Pro Plug-in ECU

• Vacuum hose for connection of Internal MAP sensor to intake manifold

• USB Cable

• Software CD

• Quick Start Guide

Loaded Basemap

Your Platinum Pro Plug-in has been programmed with a basemap to suit a
Nissan 350Z / Z33 running a VQ35DE engine using the internal ECU MAP sensor.

Alternatively, a basemap using the OEM MAF Sensor as a load reference is available
in the following folder for you to upload into your ECU:

C:\Users\<username>\Documents\Haltech\ECUMaps\Nissan\Z33

Please ensure you load, modify and check the corresponding basemap for your
application before attempting to start the vehicle.

ECU Installation

To install your new Platinum Pro Plug-in to your Nissan 350Z / Z33,
please follow the procedures below.
Please Note the following installation photos are based on a Nissan Skyline V35 (JDM)

You will require the following tools

• Screwdrivers Phillips No 2 ,

• Socket set with 10mm socket

1. Locate your factory ECU. This will be located behind the glove compartment
Remove the glove compartment by removing the 6 screws holding it in place
Un clip the glove compartment light and the Airbag wiring from the glove compartment
(Do not disconnect the Air Bag Wiring) Remove glove compartment.

Figure 1 – ECU is located behind the glove compartment

Figure 2 – Left hand footwell showing glove compartment removed

2. Disconnect the OEM ECU from the main wiring harness, by raising the locking lever.
Remove the 2 x 10mm nuts securing the OEM ECU to the vehicle,
Remove the ECU and mounting bracket assembly.

Figure 3 – OEM ECU on Mounting bracket

3. Remove the 3 x 10mm nuts securing the OEM ECU to the mounting bracket,
Remove the ECU
Secure the Haltech ECU to the Haltech mounting kit using the provided captive
nuts and screws. Attach the assembled ECU and mounting to the original OEM
mounting bracket using the original 3 x 10mm nuts. as seen below

Figure 4 – Platinum Pro Plug-in ECU mounted on OEM mount

4. If the internal MAP sensor is to be used install the supplied vacuum line from the
engine intake manifold to the barb on the rear of the Haltech ECU.
Connect the USB cable and auxiliary connector to the ECU, and re-install into the
vehicle.

Figure 5 – Haltech ECU Installed in OEM Location

5. Re install the glove compartment.

Figure 6 – Glove compartment re-installed

6. Calibration of the Electronic Throttle

Before trying to start the vehicle the Electronic throttle MUST be calibrated.
Calibration of the throttle is achieved by using the Haltech ECU Manager ETC
Calibration wizard located in the Advanced Tab within the Main setup page.
The process to Calibrate the Electronic Throttle is outlined below.

• Install ECU into vehicle as described previously

• With the ignition switch turned on, connect the to the ECU via

Haltech ECU Manager Software using the USB cable provided

• Navigate to the Main Setup page by pressing F4 or by using the

Setup / Main Setup Tabs

• Go to the Advanced setup page via selecting the icon on the left of the

main setup page

• Select Electronic Throttle Tab to display the Haltech Electronic Throttle

Calibration wizard, we are now ready to calibrate the throttle.
To begin the calibration process select the Start >> button

• The Haltech Calibration wizard will now guide you though the Electronic

Throttle Calibration.

Figure 7- Main Setup Page showing Advanced Menu ETC Calibration Wizard

Calibration Steps

1234

9101112

5678

13141516

Pin # Wire Colour Connection

1 O +5V
2 Y AVI1 (MAP)
3 O/B AVI2
4 B/W SIGNAL GROUND
5 V/B DPO1
6 V/BR DPO2
7 GY<SHD> DPI1
8 R +13.8V

9 O +5V
10 GY AVI 3
11 GY/B AVI 4
12 B/W SIGNAL GROUND
13 V/R DSO1
14 V/O DSO2
15 - -
16 R +13.8V

Step 1: 0% Accelerator Pedal Position ( APP )

Ensure that the accelerator pedal is NOT depressed and click
the calibrate button

Figure 8 – 0% APP Successful calibration display

Step 2: 100% Accelerator Pedal Position ( APP )

Fully press the accelerator pedal. Continue to hold the pedal in this position
and click the calibrate button

Figure 9 – 100% APP Successful Calibration display

Step 3: Throttle Position Sensor 1 (TPS 1)

Release the accelerator pedal to a non-pressed state. Ensure that all
electronic throttles are connected and click calibrate to continue

Figure 10 – TPS 1 Calibration Success

Step 4: Throttle Position Sensor 2 (TPS 2)

In Twin throttle applications the Electronic Throttle Calibration wizard will
proceed to calibrate the TPS 2 automatically. This is not required with
this application and will be skipped automatically by the wizard

Figure 11 – TPS 2 Calibration Success

When successfully calibrated the ETC Status will change to “Online / Calibrated”

Once calibrated its now time to start your engine.

Figure 12 – Successful Calibration Indication

7. With the engine started and running its time to tune. This is best achieved by your
nearest engine tuner. See the listing of Haltech dealers on our website to find the one
closest to you.

Figure 13 – ECU Manager tuning page

3.Now you will be able to access all the information contained on the CD

ECU Manager Software

ECU Manager software is used for setup, calibration and diagnostics and can
be found on the CD supplied with this unit or downloaded from the Haltech website

www.haltech.com

Minimum System Requirements

Operating System: Windows 2000 SP4 / XP / Vista / Windows 7
Processor Speed: 1GHz
RAM: 256 Mb
Video Card: 128MB graphics card with 3D acceleration
USB: 1.1
Hard Drive Space: 250Mb
Minimum Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels

Installing ECU Manager

Installing ECU Manager onto your PC is performed similar to any other Windows
software package. Installation is outlined below to ensure correct installation:

1.Insert the CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. The CD should automatically
launch into the Haltech Browser. If the CD does not run automatically double
click on the “My Computer” icon on the desktop, double click on the Haltech icon
(CD- ROM drive) to start the browser software.

2.The Browser will display the disclaimer and you will need to agree to the
terms stated before allowing to progress. Read the Disclaimer and click on
AGREE if you agree.

3.Now you will be able to access all the information contained on the CD

4.To download the Platinum Software, click on the Platinum Series ECU Manager
Link. You will be prompted to install the software. Click “Install” to install
ECU Manager and the Data Log viewer.

5. Follow the software prompts and install the software.

With your programming cable (USB) attached to your ECU and the other end
connected to your laptop, power up the ECU by turning your key to IGN. Start the
programming software on your PC and go online with the ECU.

ECU Manager / ECU Manuals

Detailed manuals can be found in the software by pressing your F1 key or by
selecting the Help tab located at the top left of the screen

ECU Manager File Extensions

When ECU manager saves the map from the Haltech ECU, it saves the map with
a Haltech specific file extension.

The File extension can be broken down as follows:

Example File : xxxx.hz33-111

Later map versions cannot be loaded into ECU's with earlier firmware versions.

ECU Manager will upgrade earlier map versions when loading into ECU's with later

firmware versions.

ECU Manager upgrades maps between versions where equivalent settings are
available. However, new settings not in the original map, will be substituted with
values from the new version's default map.

WHENEVER ECU MANAGER CONVERTS YOUR ECU MAP, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS
CHECK YOUR MAP SETTINGS TO ENSURE THAT ALL THE APPROPRIATE
SETTINGS HAVE BEEN CONVERTED CORRECTLY.

Rear Auxiliary Connector

1234

9101112

5678

13141516

Pin # Wire Colour Connection

1 O +5V
2 Y AVI1 (MAP)
3 O/B AVI2
4 B/W SIGNAL GROUND
5 V/B DPO1
6 V/BR DPO2
7 GY<SHD> DPI1
8 R +13.8V

9 O +5V
10 GY AVI 3
11 GY/B AVI 4
12 B/W SIGNAL GROUND
13 V/R DSO1
14 V/O DSO2
15 - ­16 R +13.8V

The Platinum Pro Plugin Series allows further expansion of your ECU by the
Rear Auxiliary Connector.
The Rear Auxiliary connector allows you access to:

• 1 Additional Digital Pulsed Input ( DPI )

• 2 Additional Digital Pulsed Outputs ( DPO )

• 2 Additional Digital Switched Outputs ( DSO )

• 4 Additional Analogue Voltage Inputs ( AVI )

These extra Inputs / Outputs can be used to:

Fit additional sensors. (eg MAP,Temperature and Flex Fuel )
Control additional devices via relays
Control additional solenoids directly (eg Aftermarket Boost Control solenoid)

The Rear Auxiliary harness is available as an optional extra. ( HT040003 )

Figure 14 - Rear Auxiliary Harness Connector and Pin-out

* <SHD> Denotes shielded cable

Digital Pulsed Input ( DPI )

Digital Pulsed Inputs are capable of accepting pulsed input information such as for a
road speed sensor. These inputs measure the time periods between the pulses and
can process this information to provide quantities such as road speed.
One additional input can be connected using the Optional Rear Auxiliary
Harness ( HT040003 )

Digital Pulsed Outputs ( DPO )

Digital Pulsed Outputs are capable of producing pulsed waveforms with varying duty
and frequency. DPO's can be used to control various devices such as thermo-fans,
shift lights, bypass air control valves, boost control solenoids etc.
When a Digital Pulsed output is activated by the ECU the output will switch to ground.
Solenoid valves and shift lights etc can be run directly from the output, however
high current devices such as thermo-fans and additional fuel pumps must be activated
through a relay. This way the DPO is only switching a relay and not a high current
draw device.
Two additional outputs can be connected using the Optional Rear Auxiliary
Harness ( HT040003 )

Digital Pulsed Outputs are limited to 800mA Max current draw.

Digital Switched Outputs ( DSO )

Digital Switched Outputs are capable of switching to ground
DSO's can be used to control relays in an on / off state only.
Two additional outputs can be connected using the Optional Rear Auxiliary
Harness ( HT040003 )

Digital Switched Outputs are limited to 800mA Max current draw.

Analogue Voltage Inputs ( AVI )

Analogue Voltage Inputs accept variable voltage inputs from 0V to 5V. These inputs
can also accept switch inputs that change between two different voltage levels.
The On Voltage and Off Voltage define what the thresholds are between the On and Off
states. The Voltage can be viewed as a channel in the software to determine the
thresholds for a switched input.
Two additional sensors or switched inputs can be connected using the
Optional Rear Auxiliary Harness ( HT040003 )

Wire connections

When using crimp connectors ensure that the correct crimping tool is used – if in

doubt do a pull test on a crimp connector, the wire should break before the wire
pulls out of the crimp. Terminal soldering can weaken a connection and should only
be used as a last resort. If solder joints are used, ensure joints are well isolated
from movement as solder joints are prone to fracture.
When splicing 2 wires it is preferable to use a crimp splice – again if using a solder
joint, ensure joint is limited in its range of possible movement as solder joints are
prone to fracture. Always use heat-shrink sleeving to insulate wires.

The Haltech CAN Network

The Haltech CAN network allows for simple and effective expansion in ECU capability
and functionality without having to go to the trouble of wiring in a whole new computer.

Expansion is made possible by the addition of multiple expansion devices that
communicate to the main ECU via a Control Area Network (CAN).

Installation time and costs are kept to a minimum as all expansion devices are
powered up from the main ECU via the pre-terminated connection cable that comes
with each expansion device.
Simply connect the device directly to the 8 pin CAN connector on the rear of the ECU
or connect using an optional Haltech CAN Hub (order as part # HT059990) if multiple
expansion devices are required).

Each expansion device is pre-programmed with a unique ID code which allows it to
be recognised on the network and work correctly first time every time.

For current available expansion devices please go to our website at

www.haltech.com

Figure 15 – Haltech ECU connected to a Racepak Dash

Figure 16 – Haltech ECU connected to 5 Auxiliary CAN based devices

ECU PINOUT

LOOKING INTO ECU CONNECTOR

Figure 17 – Platinum Pro Plug-in 350Z / Z33 ECU Pinout

Notes

Notes

PLATINUM

C:\Users\<username>\Documents\Haltech\ECUMaps\Nissan\Z33

HALTECH HEAD OFFICE: PH: [phone]

FAX: [phone]
EMAIL: [e-mail]

HALTECH US OFFICE: EMAIL: [e-mail]

See the Haltech Website for your local authorized dealer.

www.haltech.com

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