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PRE-SALE ITEM - ESTIMATED SHIPPING MID September 2025
The Haltech Nexus Mazda RX-8 Plug-in, as the name suggests, plugs directly into the Mazda harness, and nestles neatly into factory location.
It seamlessly supports vital OEM functions.
Unlock enhanced capabilities with "OEM Plus" functionality via the auxiliary connector, enabling features such as O2 Control, Flex Fuel, Oil Pressure monitoring, Fuel Pressure sensing.
And for serious drivers, the Nexus ECU unleashes potent Race Functionality, including CO2 Boost Control, Race Timer, Advanced Torque Management, Launch Control, Nitrous Control, and 128MB of onboard data logging.
Setting up your Mazda has never been easier, thanks to the intuitive setup wizard in NSP software or the Haltech Connect App on your smartphone. Plus, Wi-Fi capability ensures effortless diagnostics and tuning on the go.
Nexus Plug-in ECU includes
- Nexus Plug-in Mazda RX-8 ECU
- Air temperature + Wideband expansion harness 2.5m (8')
- Air temperature sensor (1/8' NPT)
- Aluminum bung for air temperature sensor
- Mounting brackets and hardware to suit
- 3mm Vacuum hose 2.5m (8')
- 3mm Aluminum Vacuum T piece
- Haltech USB-C cable
- Quick start guide
NEXUS PLUG-IN ECU FEATURES
- Drive By Wire Throttle Support
- Single Channel Onboard Wideband Control - Supports LSU4.9/NTK
- Wi-Fi
- 4 channel onboard oscilloscope
- Data logging 128MB
- Flex Fuel
- Closed Loop O2 Control
- Dual Knock Control
- Variable Cam Control
- Long term learning
AUXILIARY CONNECTOR
- 4 X Digital Pulsed Outputs
- 4 X Synchronized Pulsed Inputs
- 1 X Onboard Wideband
- 2 X Sensor Ground
- 2 x 12V Output
- 2 x 5V Output
SUPPORTED OEM FUNCTIONALITY:
- Drive-By-Wire / Electronic throttle
- Alternator control
- Cruise control switch
- Oil Metering Pump (OMP)
- Secondary Shutter Valve (SSV) solenoid
- Variable Dynamic Intake (VDI) solenoid
- Variable Fresh Air Duct (VFAD) solenoid
- Auxiliary Port Valves (APV) motor
- Electronic Power Steering
- DSC / Traction control
- Instrument cluster
- Rear O2 sensor (used as narrowband)
- ABS module (Note: Limited support. Currently we support the AUDM, JDM, USDM, and two different European versions of the ABS module. Other modules will have different CAN addressing.) ABS modules using K-line (instead of CAN) is not supported.
- Immobilizer light on dash (Note: We don't support the immobilizer, but the Haltech Plug-in ECU will still function and run the car regardless of the factory immobilizer and can prevent the immobilizer warning light from turning ON when the factory ECU is replaced.)
