MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed 2004-05 (BP-ZET turbo, no VVT) → Emtron Shadow 8 (auto)
MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed 2004-05 (BP-ZET turbo, no VVT) — Emtron — Shadow 8
⚠ NOT CHECKED. Don't build from this.
Drawn by Michael Gnankou · Rev 0 · draft · 2026-10-12
Before you start
Not confident with automotive wiring? Have a professional harness builder or tuner do it, or check your work before first power-up. A wiring mistake can damage the ECU, the engine or the car, or start a fire.
| Status | draft · not yet verified: nobody has reported building and running this harness |
|---|---|
| Open errors | 5: read the Findings page before cutting any wire |
| Size of the job | 4 wires · 3 connectors · 3 part lines |
| Tools | Crimp and extraction tools for each terminal family (see Connectors) · wire strippers · multimeter · heat gun + heat-shrink |
| Terminals | 3-1447221-4 |
| Order of work | 1. Check every part against the parts list. 2. Cut and label every wire (labels: Export → Wire labels). 3. Crimp and pin connector by connector, ticking the build checklist. 4. Run the bench test with nothing plugged in and the battery disconnected. 5. Only then connect the ECU and power up. |
Build checklist
Tick each box as you go. Continuity: meter from end to end, expect under 1 Ω.
| Wire | From | To | Gauge | Colour | Cut | Label | Crimp A | Crimp B | Pin A | Pin B | Continuity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1 | OEM-4-D | SHADOW8-B-14 | 0.5 | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| W2 | OEM-4-E | SHADOW8-B-15 | 0.5 | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| W3 | OEM-4-AE | SHADOW8-A-10 | 0.5 | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| W4 | OEM-4-R | SHADOW8-A-11 | 0.5 | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Bench test (before first power-up)
Battery disconnected, ECU and every sensor unplugged. Meter on resistance. Each pair below must read open (OL): a reading means a pinched wire, a stray strand or a mis-pinned cavity. Then check continuity of every wire (last column of the build checklist).
| # | Probe A | Probe B | Expect | Why | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No supply/ground nets found to cross-check. | |||||
If any reading doesn't match, stop and get help before powering up.
Revisions
| Rev | Label | By | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| No revisions yet. | |||
Schematic
Connectors
OEM-4
| Cavity | Function | Signal | Wire | Colour | Gauge (mm²) | Destination | Terminal | Seal | Plug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC | Data link connector (DLC TEN, turbo) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AE | BARO/MAP sensor (turbo boost pressure) | — | W3 | — | 0.5 | SHADOW8-A-10 | — | — | — |
| D | Boost control solenoid (turbo) | — | W1 | — | 0.5 | SHADOW8-B-14 | — | — | — |
| E | Boost control solenoid (turbo) | — | W2 | — | 0.5 | SHADOW8-B-15 | — | — | — |
| R | Intake air temperature 2 (IAT2, turbo) | — | W4 | — | 0.5 | SHADOW8-A-11 | — | — | — |
SHADOW8-A
Mating face
Wire side
| Cavity | Function | Signal | Wire | Colour | Gauge (mm²) | Destination | Terminal | Seal | Plug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ECU supply | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | 8.0V sensor supply | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | 5.0V sensor supply | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | 0V analog reference | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | Crank position sensor | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | Sync position sensor | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Trigger ground | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | Shield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | Ground 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Analog voltage 1 | — | W3 | — | 0.5 | OEM-4-AE | — | — | — |
| 11 | Analog voltage 2 | — | W4 | — | 0.5 | OEM-4-R | — | — | — |
| 12 | Analog voltage 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | Analog voltage 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | Analog voltage 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | CAN bus 1 high | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | Knock 1 + | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | Knock 1 − | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | Analog voltage 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | Analog voltage 7 (switchable 1k pull-up) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | Analog voltage 8 (switchable 1k pull-up) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | Analog voltage 9 (switchable 1k pull-up) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | Analog voltage 10 (switchable 1k pull-up) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | CAN bus 1 low | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | Knock 2 + | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 | Knock 2 − | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | Digital input 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | Digital input 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | Digital input 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29 | Digital input 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30 | Digital input 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | Digital input 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | CAN bus 2 high | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | CAN bus 2 low | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 34 | Ground 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
SHADOW8-B
Mating face
Wire side
| Cavity | Function | Signal | Wire | Colour | Gauge (mm²) | Destination | Terminal | Seal | Plug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battery constant (HOT) supply | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | Injector cylinder 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | Injector cylinder 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Injector cylinder 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | Injector cylinder 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | Injector cylinder 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Injector cylinder 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | Injector cylinder 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | Injector cylinder 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Aux output 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 | Aux output 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 | Aux output 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | Aux output 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | Aux output 5 | — | W1 | — | 0.5 | OEM-4-D | — | — | — |
| 15 | Aux output 6 | — | W2 | — | 0.5 | OEM-4-E | — | — | — |
| 16 | Aux output 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | Aux output 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | Digital input 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | Digital input 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | Digital input 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | Digital input 10 / ignition switch | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | Aux output 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | Aux output 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | Aux output 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 | Aux output 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | Aux 9–12 power supply | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | Ignition TTL cylinder 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | Ignition TTL cylinder 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29 | Ignition TTL cylinder 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30 | Ignition TTL cylinder 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | Ignition TTL cylinder 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | Ignition TTL cylinder 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | Ignition TTL cylinder 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 34 | Ignition TTL cylinder 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pin map
| OEM point | OEM function | OEM family | Target point | Target function | Target family | Wire colour | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEM-4-AC | Data link connector (DLC TEN, turbo) | serial | — | — | — | BrY | single_source |
| OEM-4-AE | BARO/MAP sensor (turbo boost pressure) | analog_in | SHADOW8-A-10 | Analog voltage 1 | analog_in | LY | single_source |
| OEM-4-D | Boost control solenoid (turbo) | high_side_out | SHADOW8-B-14 | Aux output 5 | switch_out | Y | single_source |
| OEM-4-E | Boost control solenoid (turbo) | high_side_out | SHADOW8-B-15 | Aux output 6 | switch_out | Y | single_source |
| OEM-4-R | Intake air temperature 2 (IAT2, turbo) | temp_in | SHADOW8-A-11 | Analog voltage 2 | analog_in | VY | single_source |
Cut list
| Wire | From | To | Gauge (mm²) | Colour | Length | Signal | Ident |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1 | OEM-4-D | SHADOW8-B-14 | 0.5 | no route | Boost control solenoid (turbo) | — | |
| W2 | OEM-4-E | SHADOW8-B-15 | 0.5 | no route | Boost control solenoid (turbo) | — | |
| W3 | OEM-4-AE | SHADOW8-A-10 | 0.5 | no route | BARO/MAP sensor (turbo boost pressure) | — | |
| W4 | OEM-4-R | SHADOW8-A-11 | 0.5 | no route | Intake air temperature 2 (IAT2, turbo) | — |
Bill of materials
| Category | Part number | Manufacturer | Description | Qty | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| connector | 4-1437290-0 | TE | Superseal 1.0 34-way plug, Key 1 | 1.000 | ea |
| connector | 4-1437290-1 | TE | Superseal 1.0 34-way plug, Key 2 | 1.000 | ea |
| terminal | 3-1447221-4 | TE | Superseal 1.0 socket terminal, 20 AWG (0.5 sq mm) | 4.000 | ea |
ECU setup sheet
| Role | Engine ref | Engine signal | Sensor | ECU point | ECU function | ECU class | Setup flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No configured channels. | |||||||
Findings
Open (9)
| Severity | Code | Subject | Message |
|---|---|---|---|
| error | PHYS_REQUIRED_OPEN | SHADOW8-A-1 | SHADOW8-A-1 "ECU supply" is required but not wired. |
| error | PHYS_REQUIRED_OPEN | SHADOW8-A-34 | SHADOW8-A-34 "Ground 2" is required but not wired. |
| error | PHYS_REQUIRED_OPEN | SHADOW8-A-9 | SHADOW8-A-9 "Ground 1" is required but not wired. |
| error | PHYS_REQUIRED_OPEN | SHADOW8-B-1 | SHADOW8-B-1 "Battery constant (HOT) supply" is required but not wired. |
| error | PHYS_REQUIRED_OPEN | SHADOW8-B-21 | SHADOW8-B-21 "Digital input 10 / ignition switch" is required but not wired. |
| info | NET_FAMILY | OEM-4-D ↔ SHADOW8-B-14 | OEM-4-D "Boost control solenoid (turbo)" [high_side_out] is wired to SHADOW8-B-14 "Aux output 5" [switch_out]. Configure this output as high side. |
| info | NET_FAMILY | OEM-4-E ↔ SHADOW8-B-15 | OEM-4-E "Boost control solenoid (turbo)" [high_side_out] is wired to SHADOW8-B-15 "Aux output 6" [switch_out]. Configure this output as high side. |
| info | NET_FAMILY | OEM-4-R ↔ SHADOW8-A-11 | OEM-4-R "Intake air temperature 2 (IAT2, turbo)" [temp_in] is wired to SHADOW8-A-11 "Analog voltage 2" [analog_in]. Thermistor on a plain analog input needs a pull-up; check the channel can enable one. |
| info | UNMAPPED | OEM | 1 optional OEM pins are not mapped: OEM-4-AC Data link connector (DLC TEN, turbo) |
Accepted (0)
| Code | Subject | Reason | By |
|---|
Notes
Auto-mapped by auto_map() from the library pin data on 2026-10-11. Review every wire against both manuals before building. Open items: - Main-relay feed: no ecu_main_power pin on the stock or the new ECU - SHADOW8-A 1: ECU supply: required by Emtron Shadow 8 but no stock pin feeds it; wire by hand - SHADOW8-A 34: Ground 2: required by Emtron Shadow 8 but no stock pin feeds it; wire by hand - SHADOW8-A 9: Ground 1: required by Emtron Shadow 8 but no stock pin feeds it; wire by hand - SHADOW8-B 1: Battery constant (HOT) supply: required by Emtron Shadow 8 but no stock pin feeds it; wire by hand - SHADOW8-B 21: Digital input 10 / ignition switch: required by Emtron Shadow 8 but no stock pin feeds it; wire by hand Not wired: - OEM-4 AC: Data link connector (DLC TEN, turbo): no free k_line on Emtron Shadow 8
Sources
| Reliability | Kind | Title | URL | Archive | Captured | SHA-256 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | oem_manual | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Engine Performance Control System (PCM terminal voltage reference, BP and BP WITH TC) | https://trull.org/alex/pubmirror/www.mellens.net/mazda/Mazda-Miata-2005/engine_control_system.pdf | — | — | — |
| 4 | vendor_doc | Adaptronic eSel039 Select Plugin ECU for Mazda MX5 / Miata NB8B/C (OEM ECU pinout) | https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/ecus-tuning-54/04-msm-ecu-pinout-104032/nb8bc_oem_ecu_pinouts-224948d1602912806 | — | — | — |
| 4 | vendor_doc | Emtron Shadow 8 ECU datasheet | https://docs.emtronaustralia.com.au/engine-management/datasheets/shadow-8-datasheet/index.html | archive | 2026-10-05 | f004c9a8d60c |
| 4 | vendor_doc | Emtron Shadow 8 pinout | https://docs.emtronaustralia.com.au/engine-management/wiring/shadow-8/shadow-8-pinout/index.html | archive | 2026-10-05 | f510053951c7 |