mikec Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hi just wondering where you guys mounted the edis? It's going in the 90 behind the passenger seat. Cheers mke, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Some say in engine bay as its totally waterproof. Otheres say in the same waterproof box as the MS ecu. Its something that im also pondering at the moment so i'll be watching what the responses to this thread are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Nigel's instructions say next the ecu so ill probably go with that, but just wondered what other people had done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zardos Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Mines is next to the ECU in a waterproof box along with the relays and fusebox. The supplied second hand EDIS connector had just enough wire on it for it to be directly connected to the ECU plug, so one less joint in extending the wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Didnt some people say that it wasnt a good idea to mount next to ecu due to spurious signals or something like that? To be honest id prefer to have it in the same box as everything else purely for neatness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy2986 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 On mine ( a discovery ) I put it on the inner wing near the brake servo. Made the wiring simpler Never had any problems with water and made for a neat instal Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Why does mounting it in the engine bay make it simpler or neater to wire. Id have thought that keeping everything together would make it neater. All the wires can run in the same conduit right into the waterproof box then. Or am i missing something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muttleyd Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Mines in the engine bay too. As its sealed and theres only a couple of wires that need to attach to the ecu it was better to have it closer to the other bits to keep the wiring tidier (ecu`s between the seats). I figured fords durability testing is pretty harsh so if their happy for it being in the engine bay then so am I. And I don`t plan on deep wading with this one either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quagmire Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Mine is in battery box, the Ms is on rear bulkhead behind rear passenger seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 I've decided to mount it next to the ecu, I think it'll make it easier routing the wires etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 No-one seems to be picking up on the spurious signals thing..... now where did i read that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iomlt Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 taken from here around 3/4 of the way down the page.. - http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=79554&page=5 Why are you putting the edis module in there? why not keep that under the bonnet? If you do keep the edis in there make sure you use a screened cable for the signals and try not to run the edis wiring in close proximity to the MS harness as the coil wires can induce rogue signals into the MS harness if you are not careful. ^^To add to above - EDIS is waterproof as it the EDIS PlugNige Why are you putting the edis module in there? why not keep that under the bonnet? If you do keep the edis in there make sure you use a screened cable for the signals and try not to run the edis wiring in close proximity to the MS harness as the coil wires can induce rogue signals into the MS harness if you are not careful. ^^To add to above - EDIS is waterproof as it the EDIS PlugNige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Yeah that was it. So if someone is hell-bent on keeping the EDIS right next to the ECU in the same box (wherever that may be) how would they go about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyninety Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 If im not mistaken, the back of the edis unit is aluminium (metal of some sort) and is a heatsink. I was under the impression this should be bolted upto a metal surface to help with heat dissapation as it gets warm. purely something ive read, hopefully Nige will comment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zardos Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 If im not mistaken, the back of the edis unit is aluminium (metal of some sort) and is a heatsink. I was under the impression this should be bolted upto a metal surface to help with heat dissapation as it gets warm.purely something ive read, hopefully Nige will comment! My waterpoof box has a metal backplane so the EDIS is mounted on a metal surface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Gentlemen - it doesn't matter! There are various arguments for & against various positions but the EDIS will work ANYWHERE and the ECU won't mind it being nearby unless your wiring is terrible. Mine is mounted right next to the ECU, inside the truck, and both have been entirely fine for the last 6 years. I've never noticed the EDIS get hot but I guess if it's in a hot engine bay heat-sinking might be a consideration. Personally I reckon inside the car is better as there's less mud & moisture to get at connections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks Fridge. That was just what i was hoping to hear from a grown-up that knows what their on about. When the time comes I'll go ahead and wire it all together like i planned to into an IP67 box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 If im not mistaken, the back of the edis unit is aluminium (metal of some sort) and is a heatsink. I was under the impression this should be bolted upto a metal surface to help with heat dissapation as it gets warm.purely something ive read, hopefully Nige will comment! Mine's fitted inside an ip65 box with the ecu that is velcro'd down to my centre console next to me. Meaning if my butt is getting wet then i can unstick the box and lift it up a bit. I'd rather be safe than sorry. It's screwed to a plastic board and i've not had trouble with heat. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyninety Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thats good to know chaps, means i can mount edis in the cab of my new buggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zardos Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Just for reference my box for ECU and EDIS, fuseboard and other stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Mines on the roof of the car next to the ECU on a sheet of ali, I did use some decent shielded cable from the VR... which i'm told was quite expensive... after i'd helped myself to half the reel Some people i've spoken to say they don't even use shielded cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Noisy Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Well! Mines mounted in the engine bay, I figured seeing as ford designed it for engine bay and it wanted a heatsink and it saves running coil wiring with sensor wiring I would screw it to the inner wing. But I guess it really doesn't matter I used shielded for VR and for SAW/PIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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