2G Testing electronics with ecu unplugged ?

[89dsm]

I am about to start my car soon because I have just completed an engine swap. I bought this car as a shell and I am hesitant about the wiring. I know there are quite a few wires the previous owner has messed with so I am afraid to plug the ecu in and risk shorting anything out. Is it safe to hook the battery up with the ecu unplugged to test lights, speakers, turn signals ect.

 

[Bleakley]

Yes.
If something is blatantly unsafe or obvious —> fix that, then go from there.

 

[steve]

[QUOTE="89dsm, post: 153742632, member: 166579"Is it safe to hook the battery up with the ecu unplugged to test lights, speakers, turn signals, ect.[/QUOTE]

Yes it's safe, The ECU isn't interfaced with those so you will be able to test them without it.

 

[dwdsm]

Some continuity tests with your multimeter on the important pins for power and ground on the ECU are a must here. After that It's not a matter of damaging anything just a matter of running. Grab one of the many ECU pinouts and get busy testing!

 

[89dsm]

Thanks guys.