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Lingenfelter 2 step issue

Old 05-04-2009, 06:37 PM
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Thought id post over here too since several people run this.I installed a 002 in my car and working as a 2 step it works great!however when i dont have it activated/off a switch (ie just the coils are connected and its powered on) it will randomly shut the car off, sometimes cruising, and definitely when i get on it.I removed it and the car runs great. Any suggestions?
Old 05-04-2009, 07:02 PM
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Call lngenfelter and see what they say. I have think same one but not installed yet. So not sure if mine will have same problem
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mine works flawlessly
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Originally Posted by cablebandit
mine works flawlessly
+1. Never any problems. Maybe a ground fault?
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But without hooking up an activation momentary there is no "ground" as only the coil harnesses are connected which is where it gets power.
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I assume you are activating it with the 12v and the ground is not being used? Maybe try pulling the activation wire off the switch(es) so that the only thing plugged in is the coil packs. If you still have the same problem, I'd say the controller is bad. If the problem goes away, it is something in your wiring.
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Originally Posted by clemsondave
I assume you are activating it with the 12v and the ground is not being used? Maybe try pulling the activation wire off the switch(es) so that the only thing plugged in is the coil packs. If you still have the same problem, I'd say the controller is bad. If the problem goes away, it is something in your wiring.
Thats what i am saying.....only the coil packs are plugged in.
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Mine works fine as well, but anything electronic can go bad or start out as bad..

I assume you disconnected it from the coil wiring and the car runs fine without it?
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Originally Posted by kp
Mine works fine as well, but anything electronic can go bad or start out as bad..

I assume you disconnected it from the coil wiring and the car runs fine without it?
correct
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Originally Posted by ddnspider
correct
I would just call Lingenfelter, I doubt they would give you any hassle exchanging it.
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Mine works good.
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Some questions about this. I got one. But its not installed yet. I am wondering since going auto now a few questions.

I think will have line lock and possibly trans brake as well. I would use line lock to do my burnouts in the burnout box and then transbrake to launch with two step.

I was going to hook up the 3 bar map option on the two step to retard timing under boost for antilag .But now hearing retarding timing for antilag really only works with stick cars. and maybe don't really need antilag with the auto ,will have lots of low end anyway with my 408 and 3400 stall and 3.54s. I heard autos like timing advanced and this ling box don't do that. So now thinking just use the nitrous timing retard and two step functions .Does that make sense? I also have a msd window switch to use with the spray.

Also in wiring I don't think would want to have arm and line lock and the two step on same circuit .would i have transbrake and the two step maybe on same circuit and line lock separate if only using line lock for the burnouts not the staging.I am a bit new at this auto racing stuff.

Hope am saying this clearly.
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Originally Posted by MY99TAWS6
Some questions about this. I got one. But its not installed yet. I am wondering since going auto now a few questions.

I think will have line lock and possibly trans brake as well. I would use line lock to do my burnouts in the burnout box and then transbrake to launch with two step.

I was going to hook up the 3 bar map option on the two step to retard timing under boost for antilag .But now hearing retarding timing for antilag really only works with stick cars. and maybe don't really need antilag with the auto ,will have lots of low end anyway with my 408 and 3400 stall and 3.54s. I heard autos like timing advanced and this ling box don't do that. So now thinking just use the nitrous timing retard and two step functions .Does that make sense? I also have a msd window switch to use with the spray.

Also in wiring I don't think would want to have arm and line lock and the two step on same circuit .would i have transbrake and the two step maybe on same circuit and line lock separate if only using line lock for the burnouts not the staging.I am a bit new at this auto racing stuff.

Hope am saying this clearly.
Auto=timing advance
Stick=timing retard
And since you're only using the line lock for the burnout i wouldnt run them on the same circuit. You dont need the T-brake or the 2 step for a burnout anyways. Run the T-brake/2 step off the same circuit and the line lock off a different 1.
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I JUST HAD THE SAME ISSUE, my car would just shut off or pop really bad and backfire. i sent it to lingenfelter and they tested it. said it was 100% ok and nothing is wrong. i havent got it back yet but hopefully this week. i still dont know what it is

forgot to add, car runs perfect without it.

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ttt would also like to know
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I spoke with LPE.....apparently plugs and plug wires being used can cause this. I told them I run NGK TR8's and Taylor high temp wires. They suggested i go back to stock wires and see what happens.
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yeah i was told that too, i run taylor high temps. i think lingenfelter is giving the run around
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actually thats quite a coincidence that we both have the same issue and both run Taylor hi temp wires.....there could be high frequency interference between the LPE 2 step and that particular brand of plug wires. Im going to try and swap back to stock and see what happens.
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cool let me know, my 2steps still in the mail coming back to me. when are you going to try.
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Probably tomorrow after work. Ill post back up so theres some kind of record for others who may have this issue.

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