Incorrect coolant temperature reading
07-08-2007, 01:42 PM
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Incorrect coolant temperature reading
I have recently learned that my coolant temp reads very low. I am using the stock mazda clt and even flashing my MS with the correct values I am reading temps still very low. I let my car idle and warm up today for about 15minutes and it only got up to 165degrees fahrenheit. Driving around I was at 135degrees fahrenheit. The values I used in easytherm for the CLT are COOLANT TEMP. RESISTANCE (OHMS)
-20°C (-4°F) 16150
40°C (104°F) 1150
80°C (176°F) 320
I have included a datalog of me driving. Ignore everything but the coolant temps because MS is not controlling anyhting currently. The 165F temp was taken after the car was idling. Once I started driving it drops as you can see. Does anyone have any explanation for somehting I can change to get the correct reading. These temps jsut seem to low to me.
http://mason.gmu.edu/~lsnead/poscoolant.xls
-20°C (-4°F) 16150
40°C (104°F) 1150
80°C (176°F) 320
I have included a datalog of me driving. Ignore everything but the coolant temps because MS is not controlling anyhting currently. The 165F temp was taken after the car was idling. Once I started driving it drops as you can see. Does anyone have any explanation for somehting I can change to get the correct reading. These temps jsut seem to low to me.
http://mason.gmu.edu/~lsnead/poscoolant.xls
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07-08-2007, 02:08 PM
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Try the default RX-7 settings (Easytherm -> File -> RX-7). If you still have the stock ECU powering and driving the sensors, you need to find out what the stock ECU bias resistors are - and remove the bias resistors from the MS (R4 and R7 IIRC).
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07-08-2007, 04:49 PM
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I tried the RX-7 settings and put in the GM settings for the IAT, since I am using a gm IAT form DIY. Same thing happens. Could you give me more information on the removing the bias resistors and such.
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07-08-2007, 07:15 PM
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So it's good now? you kept the bias resistance of 2490ohms in EasyTherm? I think Arkmage saw 1250ohm on his '97. What's the temps you are getting now? maybe you'll stop overheating :gay:
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07-08-2007, 08:10 PM
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I left the resitance of 2490phms in easytherm. I was getting 190 idling and my fans came on correctly. I will be going out and driving in a bit and will see how those temps are while driving.
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07-09-2007, 08:59 AM
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nope... but it was enough that my stock computer didn't see 210* (fan on temp) until my gauge said 256*. I removed the bias resistors in the MS today and calculated the stock ecu bias. For future reference '97 miatas have a stock bias of 1.2Kohm, I suspect that '96 will be the same but I can't promise it.
To determine you stock bias resistor you will need to:
1) unplug the 8 pin harness above the fuel rail
2) measure the resistance between the blue with white strip and the black with blue strip wires which are directly across from each other on the female connector (this is the sensor resistance)
3) Reconnect connectors
4) Key on the car, but don't start it... check the voltage at your wire tap for the MS (MS disconnected).
Your bias resistor will equal:
R=R1 * [(5-V)/V)]
where R1 = measured sensor resistance from above
and V=your measured voltage at the wire tap
I calculated 1205 ohms, or 1.2k-ohms.
This value is then input to easytherm in the bias resistor box. After doing this my cooling fan is working again and megatune is reading accurately.
To determine you stock bias resistor you will need to:
1) unplug the 8 pin harness above the fuel rail
2) measure the resistance between the blue with white strip and the black with blue strip wires which are directly across from each other on the female connector (this is the sensor resistance)
3) Reconnect connectors
4) Key on the car, but don't start it... check the voltage at your wire tap for the MS (MS disconnected).
Your bias resistor will equal:
R=R1 * [(5-V)/V)]
where R1 = measured sensor resistance from above
and V=your measured voltage at the wire tap
I calculated 1205 ohms, or 1.2k-ohms.
This value is then input to easytherm in the bias resistor box. After doing this my cooling fan is working again and megatune is reading accurately.
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07-09-2007, 05:43 PM
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Also for future reference, the 2001+ models have a CLT bias of 1550Ohm and an IAT bias of 2700Ohm. I used the RX-7 defaults and it matches to my OBD-II readings 99.9%.
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07-09-2007, 06:24 PM
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So based off this information on my 97, if I put a 1.2kohm resistor in place of the normal coolant bias resistor, and leave the normal 2.49k resistor for the IAT (using the GM sensor), then I shouldn't have to do anything in easy therm? Or even with the replaced resistor, I would have to change easy therm values.
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07-09-2007, 07:07 PM
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I have a new question about these resistors, Which one is the bias resistor for which thing? I removed both of them and now my IAT is at 60degreesF all the time. I believe this is because one of the bias resistors controls the IAT. I am using the GM IAT so I should leave that resistor in place. Could someone please tell me if r4 or r7 is for the IAT
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07-09-2007, 09:20 PM
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and another question... 1.6L OEM CLT reads 30° colder, correct values in easytherm. R4 and R7 installed 2.9K I believe. GM IAT reads correct.
btw, lars:
R4 - AIT Sensor
R7 - Coolant Sensor
Should I just check the resistance at R7 and then plug that into easy therm and try it again?
btw, lars:
R4 - AIT Sensor
R7 - Coolant Sensor
Should I just check the resistance at R7 and then plug that into easy therm and try it again?
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07-09-2007, 10:09 PM
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I would remove r7 Scott and see how that works. Also dont jsut clip it out. Try to unsolder it so you can put it back in if you need to. I clipped mine out and not have to go source new ones.
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