BondoBuilder

I'm prepared to be flamed, so let me have it.

I just purchased a AutoMeter Wideband. I installed it as the instructions said, but the real-time SSD does not move. It is stuck on 14.7. The instructions say that it should work in the real-time mode, right out of the box.

I googled this, and most people who have experienced this problem say its the ground. However, my guage lights up. If it weren't grounded correctly, wouldn't not light up at all?

Thanks in advance.

jvu3

your sensor is fried, like mine it got stuck at 14.7, grab a new sensor for around $100 n ur good to go.

double check and make sure your connections are connected all the way in.

BondoBuilder

How is it fried? It is BRAND new. I bought it last week.

I'll check connections tomorrow.

jvu3

oh then the main thing i can think of is the connection to the sensor, it can look clipped in but its not. just press it in tight.

Chi-CityAp2

i had that same thing happen with mine as well.. you might want to check your connection, there is a connector female and male and the wiring might be messed up.. i had to solder it and it worked after

Soul Coughing

there is usually a self check it goes through while the plug warms up. This warm up should tell you if the wideband is good, or if its not working correctly. Check your documentation to be sure.

BondoBuilder

I'm going to hop under the car after work today and make sure its snug...

BondoBuilder

Which female to male are you talking about? The six prong from the sensor?

That would be a lot of soldering in a tight spot, lol.

BondoBuilder

The SSD display counts down from 20.0, but it automatically goes to 14.7?

I guessing that not right.

ChefJ

If you are having sensor issues it will show an E on the screen. I have had mine for about a year and the sensor is starting to go. It was slow to react to begin with, which is why I am going to go with the AEM.