Introduction The Honda EngineSim was introduced to allow interactive bench testing of Honda ECUs.  It supplies the signals from the distributor and many sensors so that an ECU can be fooled into thinking it has a functioning, running engine connected when it is safely on the bench.  Controls are simple: on/off switches and knobs to […]

Intro While it may look simple, getting the Honda logging cables we sell to work with CROME can be quite challenging.  This document aims to provide troubleshooting steps to ensure you get up and running.  Drivers and ports on your laptop, CROME settings, chip contents and ECU hardware all come into play.  “HULOG” and “Hondalog” […]

Introduction / Identification The Demon2, pictured above, is the newest in our line of Honda/Acura-friendly P28/P30/P72-compatible technology. Flawless realtime emulation, embedded datalogging, auxiliary ports, 16x calibration storage and encryption.   The Demon II is designed to fit inside only USDM ECUs.   If you have a JDM ECU, be sure to let us know when you […]

You will need bridge J1 on the back of the ECU. Add C49 & C50 and C91 & C92 on back C49 & C50 –> .004UF (Digikey part number 399-1230-1-nd ) C91 & C92 –> .00001UF ( digikey Part Number 399-1192-1-nd ) Add the 74hc373 SMD chip. (MFG part# SN74HC373NSR, Digi-Key Part Number 296-8310-1-ND) Add […]

Introduction / Identification The Demon (or original Demon, Demon 1) pictured above  is the first of our integrated devices aimed at Honda/Acura-friendly P28/P30/P72 OBD1 ECUs. Flawless realtime emulation, embedded datalogging, auxiliary ports, 16x calibration storage and encryption.   The Demon is designed to fit inside both USDM and JDM ECUs including those with knock boards.   The Demon […]

This is Keebler65’s old guide. Some of the chipset and software info is a bit dated, but the techniques are good. ECU Chipping You need to add a few additional components to the original Honda ECU. It requires some soldering skills and should not be attempted unless you have soldered before. (Chances are you know […]

Hulog/Hondalog Installation of Honda-Based USB Datalogging Tools There are two tools available for datalogging on Honda ECUs from www.moates.net and they include the HULOG and the HondaLog. HULOG: The HULOG comes in a plastic enclosure and ONLY requires a pin swap if it is an older unit. All the new units come with 1:1 connector […]

Although quite outdated, this is a very nice PDF tutorial written up by Darren Kattan. Check it out by clicking HERE

A Word of Warning This article was accurate as of the time it was written (2009) but things may have changed.  At Moates.net, we rely on information from our users about what works and what doesn’t work.  Please investigate on PGMFI.org and elsewhere to confirm the information you find here!  Things may have changed and […]

Overview The Honda chip kit contains all the components necessary to put a chip in your OBD I Honda ECU. There are two varieties of this kit, the USDM and JDM versions. JDM ECUs are smaller square ECUs that require surface mount components. The USDM ECUs are rectangular and use standard thru-hole components. This kit […]

Overview The HuLog, HondaLog, and Xtreme HuLog are USB datalogging adapters that are used to datalog Honda ECUs. Functionally the devices are identical, however the HuLog/Xtreme HuLog come in ABS plastic enclosures for protection. Also, the Xtreme HuLog will retain its COM port assignment regardless of what USB port is used. Tips and Tricks To […]

Neptune RTP is a tuning hardware/software package for tuning OBD1 Honda and Acura vehicles developed by James Holy at HR Tuning.  Quality hardware, quality software and solid support combine to provide what is arguably the most comprehensive package available for tuning these cars.   More information can be found at the official Neptune site here.  The Neptune […]

This page is here to add VTEC capability to your otherwise non-VTEC ECU. The reason we are able to do this, is because when Honda designed their ECUs, the boards for the P05, P06, P28, etc were basically all identical. For the ECUs like the P05 and P06 that did not require VTEC, the components […]

To perform an auto to manual conversion on an OBD I Honda ECU, use the following procedure: Verify that you have an Automatic. You will know if there are resistors in RP17 and RP18 (next to the EEPROM) Remove RP17 and RP18 Replace RP18 with a jumper. (The one you removed from J12 usually works […]

Honda ECUs have a Diagnostic Generation, Model and a Board Revision. The diagnostic generations are OBD 0, OBD I, and OBD II. Examples of the model are  P28, P72, etc. The board revisions are 1980, 11F0, and 1720. Diagnostic Generation (OBD 0, OBD I, OBD IIa/b) From top to bottom: Knowing the generation of your […]

Summary Only certain Hondas can be tuned using our hardware. In short, these are any vehicles that run a B, D, H, or F (Accord) series engine with a distributor and can run an OBD I ECU. Whether they accept these ECUs natively or via an OBD II to OBD I or OBD0 to OBD […]

  CROME is a ROM-Editor written primarily for OBD I Honda ECUs. A Pro version is available for $149 which unlocks a hidden data-logging feature. CROME works natively with the following Moates hardware: Ostrich (both 1.0 and 2.0) Burn1 Burn2 HuLog (both Xtreme HuLog and Original HuLog) HondaLog [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKpLKHEwWXY[/youtube]