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LC-1 Wideband MS vs Gauge different readings

Old 12-11-2010, 08:46 PM
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Default LC-1 Wideband MS vs Gauge different readings

So in MS my AFR reads one number and my gauge reads another.
I have set both in the Innovative program using the serial port, no change.

I also made a custom WB setup configuration in MS and did 0.000 - 7.35 AFR and 5.000 - 22.39AFR AFR.

Gauge still reads one direction MS goes the other, both seem really close on start up or when the unit is not turned on yet.

I am about to make my own custom setup for the LC-1 and MS to see what it does but I am at a loss here.

Along with a high idle thats in another thread that no one seems to be able to figure out this is just another fun problem added to the mix.
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Old 12-11-2010, 09:06 PM
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Don't be an idiot like me and leave your stock narrowband connected along with the LC1. It makes for a very confused Megasquirt.

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Old 12-11-2010, 09:12 PM
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God Damit!!!!!! I'm gonna go kick myself in the nuts now....

Wonder if this has anything to do with my issues so far.
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Oh I hope that's it. It'll mean I'm not the only idiot.

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Like... inverted? if they're hooked to the same output on the lc1 it should at least move the same direction... you got the white ground from the lc1 going to the same ground as the megasquirt (I've actually been splicing them into grounds in the oe harness just in front of the megasquirt to get good signal, run the gauge's ground to the same spot too)
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Old 12-11-2010, 09:16 PM
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In my case the NB was running through the stock harness, and the LC1 went directly to the MS (pin 10?).

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The Wideband has a different ground, the MS unit is a PNP so I assume its using the Harness grounding points.
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MS and Gauge Mirror eachother now, thanks. I feel stupid but thats one problem solved.

Still idling way to high.
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So what was the fix?

Still idling way to high.
Adjust the idle bleed screw on the throttle body?

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I disconnected the IAC and set the idle that way, works great now screw the IAC for now it pisses me off.

I am going to update my high idle thread Ia m sure Brain will tell me I am wrong but I have a ton of info and no idea why this will not idle normally.
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What fixed the wb????

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Unplugging the Narrowband sensors (Stock O2's).

Hey did you have any issues with your fans not coming on? I got over 220 and my fans have not come on while idling I am looking into it now.
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Originally Posted by Cross
Unplugging the Narrowband sensors (Stock O2's).


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Hey did you have any issues with your fans not coming on? I got over 220 and my fans have not come on while idling I am looking into it now.
Nope, never a problem with that. Did you fiddle with the stock wiring, or change the fans? There's no need to wait to get car all hot and bothered to check the fans, just set the trigger real low and the driver side fan should kick on. The passenger fan only comes on with the AC. Matter of fact, IIRC, one or both fans should go on as soon as you hit the AC button.

Also, remember, the set temp is 45* ABOVE the WT, so to have them come on at 220, you set it to 265.

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Thanks, just finished modifying my gauge setup time to give that a run.
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BTW, I didn't know you had a 99. Everything I said about the fans applies to my 95, not sure if a 99 is any different.

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I still have AC but with no IAC something tells me it will not work all that well.....

I need to figure out where the Fan Temp controls are in Tuner Studio because where I thought it was does nothing.
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In Tunerstudio on my MSPNP it's MORE SETTINGS | OUTPUTS | OUTPUT 2

Settings are as follows:
Output 2 - CLT
On-Off Limit - 245 (that turns the fans on at 205)
Hysterisis - 5
Upper Limit - 0
Invert - Normal

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Yeah thats not an option in TS for me... Sometimes finding the new location and setup for things going from Megatune and a MS1 unit to Tuner Studio and MS2 is really troublesome.

Thank you for all the help though.
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I'll get to play that game soon, I'm in on the Reverent/Braineak DIYPNP group buy.

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