This blog post describes the basics of how to update the cable throttle (drive-by-cable) to an electronic throttle (drive-by-wire) in a Subaru. Not sure if your car is cable throttle or electronic throttle? Check here. Unfortunately, we can't give a full wiring write-up for this conversion since there are so many...
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CANBUS in your Subaru Explained
PART 2 for SWAP INFO CAN BE FOUND HERE What is CANbus? CANbus or Controller Area Network Bus is a communication system for your car. It uses digital signals compared to analog signals found in older cars. Here's our owner Brian Talking a bit about CANbus basics. Digital (CANbus) vs....
EJ20 - You're Going to Have to Be More Specific
December 2024 Update: iWire is no longer offering harness merge services so we can focus on other parts of the business, including iDCCD, plug-and-play harnesses, and replacement electrical components. As part of this change, our technical support, wiring guidance, and troubleshooting assistance for harness merge projects will be very limited...
Subaru Camshaft Cable Throttle vs Drive By Wire
An iWire PSA - Before swapping your drive-by-wire turbo engine with a different turbo engine, make sure the Camshaft Position Sensors match A common scenario we get contacted about would go like this. "I have an 06 STi, and the engine blew up. Now I want a JDM STi. Because...
Subaru OBD1 vs OBD2 Explained
What is Subaru OBD? OBD stands for On-Board Diagnostics. It refers to a communication protocol for the ECU. Why do I care if my car is OBD1 vs. OBD2? If your car is OBD1, it means that there is a basic level of communication with the ECU that can only...
Subaru ECU Plugs
In this plug spotlight we talk about ECU Plugs for Subaru cars. These plugs can be hard to distinguish from each other because they are all very similar but the best way to determine what plug you need is by the number of terminal slots. iWire carries a few of...
Subaru Speed Density Explained
Our friends at Flatirons did an excellent in-depth look at the Speed Density Tuning below. Speed Density? MAF Plugs? Intake air temperature sensors? It all seems a little confusing, but no fear, iWire is here! Before we get started, a quick glossary of acronyms will help: SD - Speed Density...
Subaru Drive By Wire Pedal Types
It may seem scary, but doing a swap to a drive by wire (electronic throttle) engine is no big deal and there are a lot of additional features that open up as a byproduct a swap like this. We take care of the wiring so all you have to...