Installation Instructions for:

EMS P/N 30-1001

1992-1995 Accord/Prelude

WARNING:
This installation is not for the tuning novice nor the PC illiterate!

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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: 10-1001
 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 1992-95 Accord / Prelude 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 1001.V#.##.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.

When installing an EMS (pn 30-1000 or 30-1001 only) check pin A22. If a yellow/green
or red/green wire is in A22 on the factory engine harness, depin it.

Honda made a wiring revision in mid 1993 where they stopped using A22 completely.
Basically, A22 was spliced together with A21 for the Ignition Control Module signal and
was never necessary. Pin A22 on the EMS, however, is used for Coil #2. If there is a
wire in A22, Coil #1 will not work and there will be no output to the igniter (see
diagram).

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

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will find many helpful hints/tips to make your EMS perform it’s 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
1992-1995 Accord / Prelude is under the carpet in the right side foot well.
b) 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
ECU’s 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.
c) 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 vehicle’s
configuration. (These files can be found in the AEMPro/Base Calibrations/Honda-
Acura folder on your computer’s 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 30-1001
1992-1995 Accord/Prelude
Make: Acura/Honda Spare Injector Drivers: Inj #7, Pin A16
Model: Accord/Prelude Spare Injector Drivers: Inj #8, Pin A14
Years Covered: * 1992-1995 Spare Injector Drivers: Inj #9, Pin A8
Engine Displacement: 2.2-2.3L Spare Injector Drivers: Inj #10, Pin A11
Engine Configuration: Inline 4 Spare Injector Drivers: ---
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2 Spare Injector Drivers: ---
N/A, S/C or T/C: N/A Spare Coil Drivers: Coil #3, Pin B3
Load Sensor Type: MAP Spare Coil Drivers: ---
Map Min: 0.32V @ -13.9 PSI Spare Coil Drivers: ---
Map Max: 4.84V @ 10.94 PSI Spare Coil Drivers: ---
# Coils: 1 Boost Solenoid: PW #2, Pin C10
Ignition driver type: 0-5V Low Switch High EGT #1 Location: ---
How to hook up MSD: Wire after Igniter EGT #2 Location: Pin D2
# Injectors: 4 (Inj 1-4) EGT #3 Location: Pin D10
Factory Injectors: 240cc-330cc Peak & Hold EGT #4 Location: Pin D9
Factory Inj Resistors: Yes Spare 0-5V Channels: ADR13, Pin B7
Injection Mode: Sequential Spare 0-5V Channels: ADR03, Pin D8
Knock Sensors used: 1 Spare 0-5V Channels: ---
Lambda Sensors used: 1 Spare Low Side Driver: Low Side #1, Pin C6
Idle Motor Type: PW Spare Low Side Driver: Low Side #2, Pin A10
Main Relay Control: No Spare Low Side Driver: Low Side #7, Pin C3
Crank Pickup Type: Mag Spare Low Side Driver: Low Side #8, Pin A18
Crank Teeth/Cycle: 24 Spare Low Side Driver: Low Side #9, Pin C4
Cam Pickup Type: Mag Spare Low Side Driver: ** Idle #2, Pin A17
Cam Teeth/Cycle: 1 Spare Low Side Driver: Idle #4, Pin A19
Transmissions Offered: M/T, A/T Spare Low Side Driver: Idle #6, Pin D18
Trans Supported: M/T Only Spare Low Side Driver: Idle #8, Pin C8
Drive Options: FWD Check Engine Light: Low Side #10, Pin A13
Supplied Connectors: Plug C with Connectors Spare High Side Driver: High Side #2, Pin C11
Spare Switch Input: Switch #2, Pin C12
Spare Switch Input: Switch #3, Pin B5
Spare Switch Input: Switch #6, Pin C5
A/C Switch Input: Switch #3, Pin B5
Notes:

* Honda made a wiring revision in mid 1994 where they stopped using Pin A22
completely. Basically, A22 was spliced together with A21 for the Ignition Control Module
signal and was never necessary. Pin A22 on the EMS, however, is not used. If there is
a wire in A22, Coil #1 will not work and there will be no voltage output to the igniter. If a
yellow/green or red/green wire is in A22 on the factory engine harness, depin it.

** Does not apply to vehicles equipped with an intake air bypass (IAB) solenoid for the
intake manifold.

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 The Plug and Play system comes with this configured for proper operation
PnP of this device. Is still available for reassignment by the end user.
Available The function is not currently allocated and is available for use
Dedicated The location is fixed and cant be changed

Pin # 1992-1995 Accord / Prelude AEM PEMS P/N 30-1001 I/O Availability
A1 Injector 1 Injector #1 Output PnP for Injector 1
A2 Injector 4 Injector #4 Output PnP for Injector 4
A3 Injector 2 Injector #2 Output PnP for Injector 2
A4 VTEC Solenoid Valve High Side Driver #1 Output PnP for VTEC Solenoid
A5 Injector 3 Injector #3 Output PnP for Injector 3
A6 EGR Control Solenoid Valve Injector #6 Output PnP for 02 Sensor
A7 Fuel Pump Relay Low Side Driver #11 Output Dedicated
A8 --- Injector #9 Output Avail, Injector Gnd, 1.5A max
A9 Idle Air Control Valve PW #1 Output PnP for Idle Air Control Valve
A10 --- Low Side Driver #2 Output Avail, Switched Gnd, 1.5A max
A11 O2 Sensor Heater Control Injector #10 Output Avail, Injector Gnd, 1.5A max
A12 Radiator Fan Control Low Side Driver #12 Output PnP for Radiator Fan
A13 Malfunction Indicator Light Low Side Driver #10 Output Avail, Switched Gnd, 1.5A max
A14 FIA Control Solenoid Valve Injector #8 Output Avail, Injector Gnd, 1.5A max
A15 A/C Clutch Relay Low Side Driver #6 Output PnP for A/C Clutch Relay
A16 Alternator Control Injector #7 Output Avail, Injector Gnd, 1.5A max
A17 IAB Control Solenoid Valve Idle #2 Output Avail, Ground / +12V, 1.5A max
A18 --- Low Side Driver #8 Output Avail, Switched Gnd, 1.5A max
A19 IAR Control Solenoid Valve Idle #4 Output Avail, Ground / +12V, 1.5A max
A20 EVAP Purge Control Solenoid Low Side Driver #4 Output Avail, Switched Gnd, 1.5A max
A21 Ignition Control Module Coil #1 Output PnP for Ignition Control Module
A22 *REMOVE* ICM2 (Early Production Only) --- N/U Not Used
A23 Power Ground 1 Power Ground Input Dedicated
A24 Power Ground 2 Power Ground Input Dedicated
A25 Power Source 1 +12 Volt Switched Input Dedicated
A26 Logic Ground 1 Sensor Ground Output Dedicated

B1 Power Source 2 +12 Volt Switched Input Dedicated

B2 Logic Ground 2 Sensor Ground Output Dedicated
B3 --- Coil #3 Output Avail, Switched Gnd, 1.5A max
B4 --- Coil #1 Output Avail, same as pin A21
B5 A/C Switch Signal Switch #3 Input PnP for A/C Switch Signal
B6 --- --- N/U Not Used
B7 --- ADR13 Input Avail, 0-5 Volt Input
B8 Power Steering Pressure Switch --- N/U Not Used
B9 Starter Switch Signal Switch #1 Input Dedicated
B10 Vehicle Speed Sensor Vehicle Speed Input PnP for Vehicle Speed Sensor
B11 CYP + Cam Sensor Input Dedicated
B12 CYP - Sensor Ground Output Dedicated
B13 TDC + Spare Speed Input Dedicated
B14 TDC - Sensor Ground Output Dedicated
B15 CKP + Crank Sensor Input Dedicated
B16 CKP - Sensor Ground Output Dedicated

C1 --- +12 Volt Switched Input Dedicated

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C2 --- Vehicle Speed Input Avail, same as pin B10
C3 --- Low Side Driver #7 Output Avail, Switched Gnd, 1.5A max
C4 --- Low Side Driver #9 Output Avail, Switched Gnd, 1.5A max
C5 --- Switch #6 Input Avail, Switched Input
C6 --- Low Side Driver #1 Output Avail, Switched Gnd, 1.5A max
C7 --- Switch #1 Input Dedicated
C8 --- Idle #8 Output Avail, Ground / +12V, 1.5A max
C9 --- --- N/U Not Used
C10 --- PW #2 Output Avail, Pulse Width Out
C11 --- High Side Driver #2 Output Avail, +12V, 1.5A max
C12 --- Switch #2 Input Avail, Switched Input

D1 Voltage Back Up Permanent +12V Input Dedicated

D2 Brake Switch EGT #2 Input Avail, RTD Temp
D3 Knock Knock #1 Input PnP for Knock Sensor
D4 Service Check Connector Knock #2 Input Avail, Knock Input
D5 --- EGT #1 Input Avail, RTD Temp
D6 VTEC Pressure Switch Switch #4 Input Avail, Switched Input
D7 Data Link Connector High Side Driver #1 Output Avail, same as pin A4
D8 --- ADR03 Input Avail, 0-5 Volt Input
D9 Alternator FR Signal EGT #4 Input Avail, RTD Temp
D10 Electronic Load Detector EGT #3 Input Avail, RTD Temp
D11 Throttle Position Sensor TPS Input Dedicated
D12 EGR Valve Lift Sensor ADR11 Input Avail, 0-5 Volt Input
D13 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Coolant Input Dedicated
D14 Primary 02 Sensor Lambda #1 Input PnP for O2 Sensor
D15 Intake Air Temperature Sensor AIT Input Dedicated
D16 --- Lambda #2 Input Avail, Lambda Input
D17 MAP Sensor MAP Input Dedicated
D18 --- Idle #5 Output Avail, Ground / +12V, 1.5A max
D19 Sensor Voltage 1 +5V Sensor Output Dedicated
D20 Sensor Voltage 2 +5V Sensor Output Dedicated
D21 Sensor Ground 1 Sensor Ground Output Dedicated
D22 Sensor Ground 2 Sensor Ground Output Dedicated

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