[dazq]

Having used both I would NOT recommend kicad for vehicle schematic drawing.
You will get much better end result with https://qelectrotech.org/

You can still create custom device images ( which I am doing due to the mixture of manufacture parts source I am using), but the best bit is the ability to draw wires in not just colour but tracer colours too!
I know you only want to learn one package but they each have a purpose and suit that ( I didn't want to have to relearn another after spending so long with kicad, but glad I am) .

[PSIG]

@dazq - IIRC the Wiki was using DrawIO? Is that still a thing, and are components still around? Or should I drop that idea?

I have downloaded QET, but haven't had time to play with it yet.

OMG I miss ACDSee Canvas for the commercial wiring diagrams I made for service and tech manuals. Awesome. Expensive.

[dazq]

@dazq - IIRC the Wiki was using DrawIO? Is that still a thing, and are components still around? Or should I drop that idea?

I have downloaded QET, but haven't had time to play with it yet.

OMG I miss ACDSee Canvas for the commercial wiring diagrams I made for service and tech manuals. Awesome. Expensive.

I looked about for a long time for a suitable program .
Had to
1. Be Free
2 . Support custom components EASILY (note the stress on easily)
3. Support tracer colour wiring and display it in colour too.

I tried a few bodges but this electrotech one seems to meet my needs . Looking at the examples/sample files it is very powerful.

[Rednaxs60]

Have to take some time to read the new posts; however, have been working on the wiring and component schematic. It's completed for now, but will be reviewing the PIN numbers. Got pretty good at modifying existing components to suit my requirement. Added in the stand safety switch mod I did a few years back. Have to do the WBO2 sensor before finished, but good start. I've got room on this sheet to do the accessory fuse box as well. See attached:

Print Schematic.pdf

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Have tried to use a variety of programs over the years and when I got frustrated, into the bin with it. Have decided that KiCad will be the one I will make myself use. The attached schematic is done in KiCad, the more I used it and got familiar with the features, the quicker it went.

[Rednaxs60]

I have finished the first iteration of the wiring schematic for the new CFI system. I've added some new symbols for fuel injectors, and COPs (made in KiCad) and added the WBO2 sensor wiring. I have started to think about the wiring to and from the accessory fuse box, alternator modifications, and the other additions that will need to have a schematic made for (good time of the year to be doing these). I also have to do specific schematics for connectors because I have used the OEM connectors for wiring components to the ECU. I se the OEM crank sensor (Ns) for the WBO2 signal to the ECU. The OEM PB sensor connectors are now used for the crank and cam shaft Hall Effect sensors. The list isn't extensive, but it needs to be done. Here's a PDF of the latest schematic:

ECU Wiring V1.0.pdf

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[PSIG]

Are those the changes you did, or (in retrospect) the suggested changes to a stock GW for the most simple and effective conversion? Just looking for context.

[Rednaxs60]

Are those the changes you did, or (in retrospect) the suggested changes to a stock GW for the most simple and effective conversion? Just looking for context.

The changes I have made are specific to my requirements/wants. Using the OEM connectors does not change the original wiring and will allow a person to revert back to OEM status. OEM pinout is as per original. Started a "Reflection" thread.

Have been viewing videos on KiCad and the video produced by Josh regarding an interface connector is very informative. Like the interface connector.

[Rednaxs60]

Have some time to think about smaller projects regarding this project; however, weather is starting to turn for the better.

Viewed the Making ECU adaptor by Josh and it is intriguing. I have found a connector for the CFI enclosure, a 944 ECU Connector 35 Pin Bosch Amp. Should connect to the OEM wiring harness connector:

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Went on the Componentsearchengine.com web site looking for a socket connector that this ECU connector pins would fit into. but after some 50 or so pages did not find one. The 40 pin IDC connector should not be an issue to find. Looking for info on the connector and footprint that would be used for this BMW connector. Be gratefully appreciated.

A small project like an adaptor board would improve my skills with KiCad.

[JHolland]

The connector is an AMP Junior Power Timer connector, I have part numbers for those, they are available from Mouser.

825213-2, 35P Connector PCB
282195-2, Connector Free
929939-6, Contact
929937-1, Contact

I'd have to double check the part numbers for the contacts, there are two different widths.

[Rednaxs60]

Thanks for the info - this is turning into an interesting project.