AEM wideband sensor install without gauge
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Its not like a narrow band. Its output is a change in current, not an analog voltage or a digital signal. The sensor needs a controller in order to sense the current and convert it to an analog or digital output.
In other words, if for some reason you dont want a gauge, you can just get an LC-1 and use that sensor. If you want a gauge get an MTX-L and use that sensor.
Its the same sensor, you dont have to use the AEM, and you should not use the AEM unless you happen to already have it.
In other words, if for some reason you dont want a gauge, you can just get an LC-1 and use that sensor. If you want a gauge get an MTX-L and use that sensor.
Its the same sensor, you dont have to use the AEM, and you should not use the AEM unless you happen to already have it.
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The connector is almost identical. You can use a normal Bosch sensor with the AEM you just have to cut a little plastic tab off the connector with a razor blade.
You should be able to use the AEM sensor with an LC-1/MTX-L with no modification.
You should be able to use the AEM sensor with an LC-1/MTX-L with no modification.
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You can't swap connectors on non-Innovate sensors/gauges, as they also contain the precision-etched calibration resistor that matches the sensor.
No problem doing so on an Innovate gauge, as they don't use the calibration resistor at all. Ie free-air calibration anyone?
No problem doing so on an Innovate gauge, as they don't use the calibration resistor at all. Ie free-air calibration anyone?
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Right, you can not cut the plug off the sensor or it ruins it. The connector on the end of the AEM gauge (not the sensor) is smaller than the one for a Innovate style and will fit inside the connector of the larger innovate connector on an innovate sensor allowing you to replace the sensor without going through AEM.
So to clarify, with no modification necessary, You can use a bosh/innovate sensor on a AEM gauge/controller but not a sensor with a AEM connector on a bosh/innovate controller.
So to clarify, with no modification necessary, You can use a bosh/innovate sensor on a AEM gauge/controller but not a sensor with a AEM connector on a bosh/innovate controller.
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