Power for Wideband
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Power for Wideband
I took out the MR triple gauges in my car and I am wiring in a set of 3 gauges in its place.
I plan on using the same sources for power, and ground.
I am installing:
1 - An autometer voltage gauge (just like stock)
2 - An autometer oil temperature gauge (just like stock)
3 - An autometer wideband
The wideband has a heater (like they all do) and I was wondering if you think its safe to run that off of the same power line (red wire) - My fear is that i will blow a fuse because the heater draws too much power?
I plan on using the same sources for power, and ground.
I am installing:
1 - An autometer voltage gauge (just like stock)
2 - An autometer oil temperature gauge (just like stock)
3 - An autometer wideband
The wideband has a heater (like they all do) and I was wondering if you think its safe to run that off of the same power line (red wire) - My fear is that i will blow a fuse because the heater draws too much power?
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I noticed that when I am cruising and then I get off the gas to just drift to a slower speed she goes way lean (16) I am assuming this is just because the engine is basically idling down and dosent use much fuel right?
Yeah, I just hooked them to the red wires in the spot where I de-wired my MR gauges (which are now for sale hint hint) - Drove 500 miles with it this way the other day and no problemo.
I noticed that when I am cruising and then I get off the gas to just drift to a slower speed she goes way lean (16) I am assuming this is just because the engine is basically idling down and dosent use much fuel right?
I noticed that when I am cruising and then I get off the gas to just drift to a slower speed she goes way lean (16) I am assuming this is just because the engine is basically idling down and dosent use much fuel right?
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As you decel in gear the ECU goes into fuel cut and the a lean condition will occur.
If you search there is an entire thread discussing this. 100% normal, usually ppl who have never used a wideband start to worry when they see this.
If you search there is an entire thread discussing this. 100% normal, usually ppl who have never used a wideband start to worry when they see this.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Midwest USA
Oh I know that just because I put in a new gauge doesn't mean my car is running wrong, I was just looking for more of the reason of what is going on.
It does jump around a bit though, typically between 14.0 and 15.5
I was surprised about that.









