I'm buying a non-runner MIEV here in Japan!

[JoeS]

Didn't work. Same error. P1A2A. Same as before.
Occurs instantly when I go from P to R.

After all that - so sorry to hear. Thank you for all the details.

BTW, my 2012 i-MiEVs will not 'start' (i.e., go into READY) in N, but only 'start' in P.

 

[MickeyS70]

Didn't work. Same error. P1A2A. Same as before.

Occurs instantly when I go from P to R.

If the the fault is within controller board 1 then this is expected

Try MCU2 with controller 2 and clear DCTs or MCU3 altogether

 

[Rational]

After all that - so sorry to hear. Thank you for all the details.

BTW, my 2012 i-MiEVs will not 'start' (i.e., go into READY) in N, but only 'start' in P.

Thanks. I just tried it and mine also does not go into start in N. It will only go into ON mode.

If the the fault is within controller board 1 then this is excepted

Try MCU2 with controller 2 and clear DCTs or MCU3 altogether

Alright. Taking out MCU2 now (With the car's original MCU in it). Will try MCU3 now.

Thanks.

 

[Rational]

Car is fixed!

Phew!...

It goes into D and R without error now. Accelerator raises the rear wheels RPMs on each side. Yes!

Just worked when I installed MCU3 in it. No programming required.

I guess the JDM cars don't care about the chassis number after all?

No new VIN/Chassis number related DTCs thrown.

Just the U1111 error code is still present. Not sure how to clear it yet.



Thank you @kiev and @MickeyS70. I am very grateful for all the patience and knowledge you have shared this past week with me.

I have learned so much. Which is the real win here. And hopefully my struggles and your input will help others who come after me.

I will continue to update my posts here and share some more details as I learn new things.

Thank you again.

Thanks to you as well @JoeS. Got 'er goin'!

Now to learn how to optimize the drum brakes so they don't have any resistance on the car.

 

[Rational]

Seems like a great tool for adjusting the brake pads quickly:



I think I'm going to use a bit less tensions on my drum pads though to reduce the constant friction to increase battery range.

 

[MickeyS70]

Car is fixed!

Great stuff!

I guess the JDM cars don't care about the chassis number after all

Very possible, although you need to fully test the car before you’re certain…

I have learned so much. Which is the real win here. And hopefully my struggles and your input will help others who come after me.

That’s the reason forums like this exist, well done.

Mickey