Water fording upgrade: move / relocate ECM (my DIY solution)

[thev8man]

So much appreciation to @Bwicka

You found that our Tremors, and possibly other models of Maverick have a issue with where the ECM [computer] is located.

If you want to off road, Mud, snow, trail ride, puddle jump, screw around water or in general the ECM is real low. It behind the wheel liner behind the bumper.

It's a real bad place for rubbing and water . But there is a solution. Unplug all the connections, pull out all the clips holding the wire loom to the various places. You will also need to unplug the transmission clips and re route the up towards the airbox.

[Removing the complete airbox will assist you with clearance and fewer curse words.]

But reconnect, the wires. You have to fashion the mount plate to fit top of your fuse box. I trimmed off a few of the out laying attachments that arent need anymore. I mounted the plate to the inner fender. I also moved the horns to the top of the bracket and to one of the open holes with a nut cert on it.

I spaced it with my homemade braket 1.5 inches above the fuse box.

Have at it.

Booyah

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[Montana]

Alright... who's doing the snorkel mod next

Just poking fun at you @Bwicka @thev8man
Keep up the good work!

 

[thev8man]

Alright... who's doing the snorkel mod next

Just poking fun at you @Bwicka @thev8man
Keep up the good work!

Booyah
Right back at ya.

 

[Bwicka]

So much appreciation to @Bwicka

You found that our Tremors, and possibly other models of Maverick have a issue with where the ECM [computer] is located.

If you want to off road, Mud, snow, trail ride, puddle jump, screw around water or in general the ECM is real low. It behind the wheel liner behind the bumper.

It's a real bad place for rubbing and water . But there is a solution. Unplug all the connections, pull out all the clips holding the wire loom to the various places. You will also need to unplug the transmission clips and re route the up towards the airbox.

[Removing the complete airbox will assist you with clearance and fewer curse words.]

But reconnect, the wires. You have to fashion the mount plate to fit top of your fuse box. I trimmed off a few of the out laying attachments that arent need anymore. I mounted the plate to the inner fender. I also moved the horns to the top of the bracket and to one of the open holes with a nut cert on it.

I spaced it with my homemade braket 1.5 inches above the fuse box.

Have at it.

Booyah

Hell yeah!
That’s what I’m talking bout!

 

[Bwicka]

Alright... who's doing the snorkel mod next

Just poking fun at you @Bwicka @thev8man
Keep up the good work!

More coming soon!

 

[thev8man]

Alright... who's doing the snorkel mod next

Just poking fun at you @Bwicka @thev8man
Keep up the good work!

Booyah
Right back at ya.

Hell yeah!
That’s what I’m talking bout!

Booyah
Yes sir

 

[thev8man]

More coming soon!

Booyah
I can't wait

 

[Vendria94]

What modifications did you do to the bracket and what is it mounted to? Some more of that would be helpful

 

[thev8man]

What modifications did you do to the bracket and what is it mounted to? Some more of that would be helpful

Booyah

So the original mounting plate was trimmed. The longest piece that hangs off the top, I cut-off, and the piece on the back side of the playe i cut off.

One of the pieces I cut off, I bent into a "c" bracket to give me the clearance above the fuse box. I put that "c" bracket on top of the strut. I used the nut on top of the strut plastic cover. I figured I would run it there and see if I had any problems.

I mounted the other brackets on the plate to the inner fender with bolts and rubber washers. I just bent the brackets on the side to cooperate with where I needed them to be.

The bracket placement allows for the ECM and plate to be easily moved if necessary.

 

[801Maverick801]

I hope you dont have to get to your fuse panel anytime soon

Nice work though. I am really bummed this is where the BCM is originally located. Tons of Maverick BCMs are gonna have issues down the road from that original location.

 

[thev8man]

I hope you dont have to get to your fuse panel anytime soon

Nice work though. I am really bummed this is where the BCM is originally located. Tons of Maverick BCMs are gonna have issues down the road from that original location.

Booyah

It's the fuse box is accessible, but it does take a few more steps. And yes the ECM / Computer in original location will definitely be in question down the road. Especially if you upgrade the tires to a larger size.

 

[MankDeems]

Wow, I might just do this for the event of an accident. I'm sure Insurance would love to pay $2000 for a new ECU and wiring harness when I get backed into disabling my truck... Silly design great fix!

 

[thev8man]

Wow, I might just do this for the event of an accident. I'm sure Insurance would love to pay $2000 for a new ECU and wiring harness when I get backed into disabling my truck... Silly design great fix!

Booyah
It makes so much sense and I don't understand how it got overlooked on the Off road truck version especially.

 

[Nw_adventure]

I might have to poke around on my FX4 to see if it's the same location. Looks it could use a nice skid plate type metal cage -)

 

[thev8man]

I might have to poke around on my FX4 to see if it's the same location. Looks it could use a nice skid plate type metal cage -)

Booyah
Correct, I don't have first hand knowledge if it is in the same location. But it is definitely worth the look and addressing if it is.

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