N249 Bypass What Resistor?

[richybigman]

Hi,
I've done the N249 bypass but i want to take the valve out completely. I understand that the valve needs to be plugged in so that the ECU doesn't throw a hissy fit. What resistor can i put in place of the N249?
Thanks
Rich

 

[richybigman]

Through searching i have found this resistor recommended by someone with an ibiza: http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=0160382
Would i just connect a wire up to either end? When i look at descriptions for this resistor it mentions Heatsinks.
Does the resistor need to be wire wound and in an aluminium casing?
Cheers

 

[Lodgey180]

hmm i just took all mine of richy . brings up a fault but no light.

 

[Nev_LCR]

might be worth a post in the mk3 forum mate, most of those guys remove them.

 

[RobDon]

330ohm 10-watt resistor.

 

[CupraMVR]

sounds like a plan mine is just floating round the coil packs atm need it removing

 

[richybigman]

Is it ok to put heatshrink over the resistor or will this cause problems?

 

[RobDon]

It's fine yes, I've done that and no problems.

 

[richybigman]

Thanks all

 

[skahigh]

How do you wire the resistor in? Do you cut the connector off the end of the wires and just solder the resistor between the two? Or is there a clever solution that would allow you to reinstate the N249 should you wish?

 

[RobDon]

You could cut the wires, fit spade or bullet connectors to the wires. Solder the wires to the resistor with tails and fit bullets or spades to that, so you can unplug the resistor and refit the N249 if you wish.

 

[skahigh]

You could cut the wires, fit spade or bullet connectors to the wires. Solder the wires to the resistor with tails and fit bullets or spades to that, so you can unplug the resistor and refit the N249 if you wish.

Good thinking, cheers Rob. Is that what you've done?

 

[George 3G]

sorry to revive an old thread. Can someone point me to the correct resistor/s needed?

Thanks

 

[richybigman]

Maplin electronics sell the 330ohm 10w resistors you need.

 

[nat85]

resistors

is this the same resistor needed for a leon cupra?

 

[RobDon]

Yes.

 

[nat85]

resistors

Thanks!!!

 

[paul6316]

I've cut the wires and soldered in a resistor but I am still getting a fault code. Am I missing something?

 

[CupraTurbo81]

I've cut the wires and soldered in a resistor but I am still getting a fault code. Am I missing something?

You will still get the fault code but it shouldn't bring on the engine managment light.

 

[DGF264]

Paul does it bring on the engine light?? Only i fancy doing this but hate engine lights on lol! Not fussed if its 'just' a fault code though as i know why its there! Cheers