Re: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:38 pm
It was a steep / huge learning exercise at the time, which was heavily discussed on Vectra-C.com as a follow-up to retro-fitting the same (at that time, top of the range) unit in place of a much lower spec base model system in the wife's Vectra-C.
Many years later, I still cannot tell you much about CAN data streams and how they are constructed.
I simply do not know.
The rest is basic electronic lego (building blocks).
I can handle simple / basic stuff.
In simple terms -
If you join a & b you get the bare basics.
If you add c you get another function.
And add d you get another function.
And that is it.
For a complete system that does everything, you would need a huge chunk of a donor vehicle's wiring and modules.
In short a Vectra-C in a Vectra-A (Cavalier mk3) body.
I have heard of similar done by VW Golf owners (fitting mk4 / 5 electronics) in a mk2 body.
Many years later, I still cannot tell you much about CAN data streams and how they are constructed.
I simply do not know.
The rest is basic electronic lego (building blocks).
I can handle simple / basic stuff.
In simple terms -
If you join a & b you get the bare basics.
If you add c you get another function.
And add d you get another function.
And that is it.
For a complete system that does everything, you would need a huge chunk of a donor vehicle's wiring and modules.
In short a Vectra-C in a Vectra-A (Cavalier mk3) body.
I have heard of similar done by VW Golf owners (fitting mk4 / 5 electronics) in a mk2 body.