New Accelerator Module tested

Hmm,food for thought...
Any idea what the resistor values in that link are? Dont understand how they can be `propriety`,they`re just a couple of resistors no?

Yes, all you have to do is design a voltage divider to change the voltage seen by the bike ECU. So if 500mv is the working point for the ECU we use the divider to give this value when the sensor is actually measuring a richer mixture. The Xied site gives more details etc. Also need to remember that the O2 sensors have very little current output so the resistor values need to be high but not so hight that the ECU tests them as an O2sensor fault.
 
On the question of removing the Accelerator module for travelling to Spain.... I had one fitted on my recent tour of Morocco, as did another member of the group. All worked well for us. We even got some great fuel comsumption while cruising and admiring the scenery, we got 66MPG according to my computer, on one days ride in the south of Morocco with temperatures of over 30C for some hours.

I'm keen to try the lamda washer idea, once I get washers the right size. I have use of a 911 and plan to monitor the lamda sensor output before and after fitting the washer.
 
On the question of removing the Accelerator module for travelling to Spain.... I had one fitted on my recent tour of Morocco, as did another member of the group. All worked well for us. We even got some great fuel comsumption while cruising and admiring the scenery, we got 66MPG according to my computer, on one days ride in the south of Morocco with temperatures of over 30C for some hours.

I'm keen to try the lamda washer idea, once I get washers the right size. I have use of a 911 and plan to monitor the lamda sensor output before and after fitting the washer.

Be very interested to see what your resullts are DL.:thumb
Already got the module,2 days after ordering :clap
Still waiting for my bike :augie
 
Hi
As you all know I went with the Booster plug for the reasons I have explained before. I am still immensely happy with the plug.
After all this discussion about the Lambda sensor I contacted the Booster plug manufacture about it to put my mind at ease. I hope his explanation helps you as it did for me.

" But its correct that the lambda O2 sensor will constantly try to adjust the mixture back to factory level, but the time delay in the feed back system works to our advantage. When you maintain a level speed, the mixture is adjusted back to predetermined factory level, which is good for fuel economy. This is closed loop operation


But as soon as you move the throttle or rpm's, the cpu will shift to a different cell in the injection map, and the closed loop thing is disabled because of the time delay. Now the cpu relies on input from sensors, and the BoosterPlug can provide the enrichment that you need to improve driveability and accleration. This is open loop mode.

So the BosterPlug works as promised, and using the open loop / closed loop thing actively is a quite brilliant solution

Jens Lyck"

Hope it helps
Ride Safely
Clive

does the Accelerator module work the same, closed loop..open loop

have seen a huge drop in consumption. around town used to get 43mpg, now getting around 36mpg...maybe its just my heavy hand :augie
 
does the Accelerator module work the same, closed loop..open loop

The accelerator module doesn't actually "work" it just fixes the air temp sensor output. So your question is "does the air sensor work the same open and closed loop?" and the answer is no it doesn't. The whole point of the air sensor is to let the ecu calculate the air mass enstering the bike so it can choose how much fuel to inject. In closed loop it just keeps reducing the fual amount until it senses via the O2 sensor the "correct" value for emission purposes. The reason why closed loop cannot be used all the time is because the O2 sensors are too slow to react to the change in conditions and what is needed is a prediction/formula rather than a later actual measurement of exhaust gas and this is what happens open loop. You twist the throttle the ecu reads what inlet air temp is, what the air pressure is calculates the fuel needed and injects it into the cylinder. You decide to cruise and the ecu switches to closed loop, looks at the O2 sensors and reduces the fuel until the O2 sensor detects the correct fuel ratio and then increases it then decreases it and so on to give the on/off o2 sensor output we have seen. So the accelerator mod cons the ecu into thinking the air is cooler and hence more dense this means more fuel can be added which the ecu does but we know that it's not cooler and hence we get more fuel for less dense air which equal a richer mixture and we are all happy :beerjug:
 
The accelerator module doesn't actually "work" it just fixes the air temp sensor output. So your question is "does the air sensor work the same open and closed loop?" and the answer is no it doesn't. The whole point of the air sensor is to let the ecu calculate the air mass enstering the bike so it can choose how much fuel to inject. In closed loop it just keeps reducing the fual amount until it senses via the O2 sensor the "correct" value for emission purposes. The reason why closed loop cannot be used all the time is because the O2 sensors are too slow to react to the change in conditions and what is needed is a prediction/formula rather than a later actual measurement of exhaust gas and this is what happens open loop. You twist the throttle the ecu reads what inlet air temp is, what the air pressure is calculates the fuel needed and injects it into the cylinder. You decide to cruise and the ecu switches to closed loop, looks at the O2 sensors and reduces the fuel until the O2 sensor detects the correct fuel ratio and then increases it then decreases it and so on to give the on/off o2 sensor output we have seen. So the accelerator mod cons the ecu into thinking the air is cooler and hence more dense this means more fuel can be added which the ecu does but we know that it's not cooler and hence we get more fuel for less dense air which equal a richer mixture and we are all happy :beerjug:

Hurrah:JB :ChrisKelly
 
Adding 2 washers

Well, I added the 2 washers today. Took a bit of finding but in the end I found some 16mm washers in Screwfix, which when filed out a little they fitted. It was possible to fit 2 of them(including the existing washer) and reinstall the Lambda sensors with reasonable purchase on the threads.

The bike is a 2008 GS with Keihen headers and standard exhaust and standard air filter and have been running the Accelerator Module for a few months.

I had a 911 connected and checked the output from the sensors before starting. The voltages were peaking in excess of 800mV. After fitting the washers the picture did not seem to have altered much. I was still getting an on/off operation from the Lambda sensors and seeing similar voltages.

I took the bike out afterwords and it was still running well but I could not detect and improvement with the addition of the washers.
 
My MKII accelerator turned up in the post this AM.

Fitted it and bike back in car park ...... typical I'm taking a turf cutter home tonight, so the bike will have to stay here, whilst I go home in a van!!!

Will get to play tomorrow lunch time though :D
 
Well, I added the 2 washers today. Took a bit of finding but in the end I found some 16mm washers in Screwfix, which when filed out a little they fitted. It was possible to fit 2 of them(including the existing washer) and reinstall the Lambda sensors with reasonable purchase on the threads.

The bike is a 2008 GS with Keihen headers and standard exhaust and standard air filter and have been running the Accelerator Module for a few months.

I had a 911 connected and checked the output from the sensors before starting. The voltages were peaking in excess of 800mV. After fitting the washers the picture did not seem to have altered much. I was still getting an on/off operation from the Lambda sensors and seeing similar voltages.

I took the bike out afterwords and it was still running well but I could not detect and improvement with the addition of the washers.

Sorry to resurrect this old dog but has anyone fitted the Spark Plug Non-Foulers to the O2 sensors yet as was suggested earlier in this post? If so have the made any difference?
I will be fitting some when I get it back from its service but do not have a 911 to test the outputs from the sensors.

OldCroc
 
I'm still interested in other peoples findings/experiences.

Since fitting mine I've only managed some 200 miles.

Been on holiday and now having a drive installed/layed, so can't actually use the bike at the mo. (should be out next week :))

Fuel consumption has increased on my bike, I've lost about 3mpg, but much better power delivery and not 'lumpy' at low revs.
 
Fitted mine.


Yes makes quite a big difference in the acceleration .


Feels like a DOHC 2010 but slightly better -ie more revvy .


Impressed :thumb
 
I've missed something? Whats this about the MkII Accelerator? How much better over Mk1?

I think if you read the very first post on this subject , all will become clear.:thumb
 
I've tried a friend's Power FRK and accelerator module on my bike. Now the Boosterplug is on it.

By far Boosterplug is the best of the three.
Comparing to the accelerator module, with the boosterplug, the bike is smoother (no annoying buzz on the pegs) and way lively:)

Power FRK and accelerator module performs very similar. I'm not saying they are bad but boosterplug is better:)

My bike is a 2009 GS with K&N filter and Boss slip on.

cheers
 
Forgive my short memory, just wondering how all these plug-ins compare to Power Commander? Despite having the Accelerator plugged in, my bike does feel it could do with something more as I get surging as the bike is hard accelerating and I'm thinking it's still too lean! I've been considering a PC plus dyno!

K+N
Ackr Can
Keihan headers
Accelerator
 
Forgive my short memory, just wondering how all these plug-ins compare to Power Commander? Despite having the Accelerator plugged in, my bike does feel it could do with something more as I get surging as the bike is hard accelerating and I'm thinking it's still too lean! I've been considering a PC plus dyno!

That's what I'm going to do. At least I'll know it is then running optimum fuel/air across the rev range.
 
Forgive my short memory, just wondering how all these plug-ins compare to Power Commander? Despite having the Accelerator plugged in, my bike does feel it could do with something more as I get surging as the bike is hard accelerating and I'm thinking it's still too lean! I've been considering a PC plus dyno!

If you want ultimate tuneability and money is no object, then you want a PC and custom map.:eek:
But personally I’m more than happy with what the Accelerator gives me.

:thumb2
 
Should I remove this before a service?

It depends on how liberal your local dealer is. But if your bike is still under the manufacturers warranty, would remove the module prior to a service (it only takes 5mins). As its a none standard or BMW approved monification.
:thumb2
 
I just fitted a PC3 I got off eBay. The instructions were pretty rubbish showing the unit being located on top of the battery where the seat would foul it. It seems to fit on top of the shock attachment point although I'm concerned when the seat has me sat on it, it might foul the PC3. The wiring route description is also very vague. Anyway it's on and it works but I can't really try it at the moment due to the weather.
 


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