Wideband A/F gauge install questions.
08-05-2008, 08:08 AM
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RE: Wideband A/F gauge install questions.
ORIGINAL: Brian_Zinchuk
So I've looked everywhere on the internet to try and research how to do this correctly before starting the install. I understand everything that needs to be done but the only questions I have are about the three extra wires for the optional features.
Brown wire(Optional Peak/Recall and Warning WOT Switch): I understand what this does but I need to know if its worth it and where I hook it up on the engine. I understand it goes to the Throttle Switch but where is that and how will I know what wire to splice into?
Blue Wire(Optional Data Logger Signal Output)
Blue/Black Wire(Optional Data Logger Signal Ground): I know that these two wires go to the same place. But I have know idea where the Engine Management System is or a Data Acquisition Unit is. Do I need to buy something extra to hook these up? Is it worth it or should I just ground these out.
I just want the gauge to work right, what should I do with these three wires?
So I've looked everywhere on the internet to try and research how to do this correctly before starting the install. I understand everything that needs to be done but the only questions I have are about the three extra wires for the optional features.
Brown wire(Optional Peak/Recall and Warning WOT Switch): I understand what this does but I need to know if its worth it and where I hook it up on the engine. I understand it goes to the Throttle Switch but where is that and how will I know what wire to splice into?
Blue Wire(Optional Data Logger Signal Output)
Blue/Black Wire(Optional Data Logger Signal Ground): I know that these two wires go to the same place. But I have know idea where the Engine Management System is or a Data Acquisition Unit is. Do I need to buy something extra to hook these up? Is it worth it or should I just ground these out.
I just want the gauge to work right, what should I do with these three wires?
If you want to use the blue and blue/black wires, then you will need a data logger. I grounded these as well.
08-05-2008, 11:27 AM
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RE: Wideband A/F gauge install questions.
ORIGINAL: Brian_Zinchuk
To get power to my gauges I hooked them up to the headlights so when ever I turn my headlights on the light on the gauge comes on (yellow wire).
To turn the elec fuel pump gauge on with the ignition I hooked that up to the black wire on the ignition harness. I will be hooking the Wideband A/F to the same wire because I know it works, and I can use the same inline fuse holder to protect the gauge from any power surges. Unlike many of the wires on the ignition harness this one stops power as soon as I turn the car off, this way the gauge wont stay on like the radio does until you open the doors.
To get power to my gauges I hooked them up to the headlights so when ever I turn my headlights on the light on the gauge comes on (yellow wire).
To turn the elec fuel pump gauge on with the ignition I hooked that up to the black wire on the ignition harness. I will be hooking the Wideband A/F to the same wire because I know it works, and I can use the same inline fuse holder to protect the gauge from any power surges. Unlike many of the wires on the ignition harness this one stops power as soon as I turn the car off, this way the gauge wont stay on like the radio does until you open the doors.
I dont see a yellow wire. If you are refering to the Yellow/LiteBlue wire,
that is NOT the place to steal power for guages. Maybe guage illumination,
but not for guage power.
08-06-2008, 04:13 AM
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RE: Wideband A/F gauge install questions.
Brian........ sorry OT
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08-06-2008, 10:45 AM
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RE: Wideband A/F gauge install questions.
ORIGINAL: Brian_Zinchuk
ya thats what i connected to for gauge illumination. blackish wire in ignition harness for power.
ya thats what i connected to for gauge illumination. blackish wire in ignition harness for power.
Do you mean the C250 Pin6 Black/Pink wire from the ignition switch?
08-06-2008, 04:58 PM
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RE: Wideband A/F gauge install questions.
Ya I'm pretty sure it was the black and pick wire. I had a voltmeter (or whatever its called), and thats how I found the wires that I wanted to use.
08-08-2008, 07:07 PM
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RE: Wideband A/F gauge install questions.
just curious but why didnt any of you just run a FUSED line from your fuse box in an accessory slot. there is about 4 spares if my memory serves me correct.
save the cut and splicing for the ricers! do it right
save the cut and splicing for the ricers! do it right