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squeebMay-28-08 04:14 PM
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#115440, "AF Gauge install"
May-28-08 04:18 PM by squeeb



          

I need some help getting an AF gauge hooked up. I used the search function, but I found little help and conflicting info. Some said tap the wires inside under center console, others to tap directly to the O2 sensor. I believe I need to go directly to the sensor (in front) for the more accurate reading. Either way, I need help!

Anyone have a basic howto on what to hook to what? What do the colors on the O2 sensor wire stand for? It's just a basic Autometer gauge. TIA

  

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RE: AF Gauge install, eclipse982nrRST, May-28-08 04:18 PM, #1
RE: AF Gauge install, squeeb, May-28-08 04:19 PM, #2
      RE: AF Gauge install, eclipse982nrRST, May-29-08 11:20 AM, #3
           RE: AF Gauge install, TeamDR1665, May-29-08 01:13 PM, #4
                RE: AF Gauge install, djtrickee, May-29-08 02:39 PM, #5
                     RE: AF Gauge install, squeeb, May-31-08 09:12 AM, #6
                          RE: AF Gauge install, RSTeclipse97, May-31-08 06:37 PM, #7
                               RE: AF Gauge install, Mesmerized, Jun-05-08 08:52 AM, #8

eclipse982nrRSTMay-28-08 04:18 PM
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#115441, "RE: AF Gauge install"
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Originally posted by squeeb
I need some help getting an AF gauge hooked up. I used the search function, but I found little help and conflicting info. Some said tap the wires inside under center console, others to tap directly to the O2 sensor. I believe I need to go directly to the sensor (in front) for the more accurate reading. Either way, I need help! Anyone have a basic howto on what to hook to what? It's just a basic Autometer gauge. TIA


Gauge Power - 12v switched wire, you can use the cig lighter wire.
Gauge Ground - just ground it to a bare metal nut somewhere under the dash.
Gauge signal - Upper connector on the ECU, its a white/black wire, thats the o2 signal wire and that whats you wanna tap into.

Gauge backlighting power - green/white wire off the cig lighter works, thats a lighted source that will turn on the gauge when the headlamps are turned on.
Back light ground - same thing, ground to bare metal nut or bolt.

-MIKE-

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squeebMay-28-08 04:19 PM
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#115442, "RE: AF Gauge install"
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Thanks for the quick reply..I'll give it a try tomorrow.

  

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eclipse982nrRSTMay-29-08 11:20 AM
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#115443, "RE: AF Gauge install"
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Originally posted by squeeb
Thanks for the quick reply..I'll give it a try tomorrow.


No problem, good luck emoji

-MIKE-

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TeamDR1665May-29-08 01:13 PM
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#115444, "RE: AF Gauge install"
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FYI - If it seems like it doesn't actually show anything useful, that means you installed it right. They're pretty much useless. emoji

  

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#115445, "RE: AF Gauge install"
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Originally posted by DR1665
FYI - If it seems like it doesn't actually show anything useful, that means you installed it right. They're pretty much useless. emoji


Thats not true...

They let you know when you have a bad o2 sensor!

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squeebMay-31-08 09:12 AM
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#115446, "RE: AF Gauge install"
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Yea...haha. Well, at least it looks nice emoji

Thanks for the help, works great. Man I was a bit nervous messing with the ECU !

  

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RSTeclipse97May-31-08 06:37 PM
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#115447, "RE: AF Gauge install"
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WHy does everybody bash on the narrow bands? I mean come on, everybody used them before the wideband came out so they must have been atleast somewhat usefull. Dont get me wrong Id love to have a wideband since they are way better but we dont all have the 250 or so to buy them. Besides my crapy narrow band saved my ass a few times when i first put my kit in my car. It may not be all that reliable but they do kinda what theyre sapose to. I just watch the gauge and check my plugs regularly to make sure everything is fine, and so far so good

Boosted 420a - Bring on the 4g63's

  

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MesmerizedJun-05-08 08:52 AM
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#115448, "RE: AF Gauge install"
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I tapped into the O2 sensor harness..

Narrow bands suck, they're just blinky flashers. They don't tell you anything that isn't obvious.

  

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