Where to run wideband wiring??
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Where to run wideband wiring?? OK guys, I found many posts on where to mount the wideband sensor itselft in the exhaust, but have not found out where you guys with them run the wires into the cabin of the car. I have an LC-1 kit and cannot see a decent spot in the firewall to run the wires thru. My wideband will be mounted in the beginning of the I-pipe, so I considered running the wires up thru the little rubber bushing under the rear seat, but those cables are so big it would look like crap. Any suggestions or advice?
Also, is there any reason that I cannot legnthen the wires with simple butt connectors? Thanks.
Also, is there any reason that I cannot legnthen the wires with simple butt connectors? Thanks.
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Also, is there any reason that I cannot legnthen the wires with simple butt connectors? Thanks.
There is a rubber grommet below the PCM. Or there is one below the driver's seat. The one below the PCM will probably require removal of the PCM to get to it, unless you have small hands.
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Thanks guys. SSpeedemon, thats the same thing I did for a temp solution. Sure looks like crap, but it does the job 
I will check for that grommet behind the PCM, no wonder I couldn't find it.
I will check for that grommet behind the PCM, no wonder I couldn't find it.
I wouldnt mount it so far away, the I Pipe that is. I had a bung installed inches from the O2 sensor, running the cable over to the SFC and then up thru the grommet at the leading edge of the drivers seat area. I cut a "+" in the center of the grommet, shoved the cable through, no leaking through there, well minimal if any, and it stays tucked up, no issues. I disassembled the center console, ran the cig adapter (cut the adpater end off far enough out I could reuse it) and spliced into a switched wire in the console. Then I drilled a smallhole under the change holder in the center console to run the power wire through, and ran the sensor wire into the console, tucking the unit inside the center console, it fits very nice and out of plain sight.
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I wouldnt mount it so far away, the I Pipe that is. I had a bung installed inches from the O2 sensor, running the cable over to the SFC and then up thru the grommet at the leading edge of the drivers seat area. I cut a "+" in the center of the grommet, shoved the cable through, no leaking through there, well minimal if any, and it stays tucked up, no issues. I disassembled the center console, ran the cig adapter (cut the adpater end off far enough out I could reuse it) and spliced into a switched wire in the console. Then I drilled a smallhole under the change holder in the center console to run the power wire through, and ran the sensor wire into the console, tucking the unit inside the center console, it fits very nice and out of plain sight.
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Well, I am putting in the I-pipe at the sugestion of Innovate and several members on here. It should get me the most accurate readings.
As for power, you can do as described above. Personally, I am going to tap into the fuse block on the drivers side of the dash. There is a blank spot on mine that is only on when the key is on.
As for power, you can do as described above. Personally, I am going to tap into the fuse block on the drivers side of the dash. There is a blank spot on mine that is only on when the key is on.
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I ran mine through the drivers seat grommet. Since I'm only using the LC-1 some of the time for tuning, I tied into the cig. lighter with a universal connector. I'll install the sensor and plug it in when I want to want to use it.
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I ran mine through the drivers seat grommet. Since I'm only using the LC-1 some of the time for tuning, I tied into the cig. lighter with a universal connector. I'll install the sensor and plug it in when I want to want to use it.
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A switched +12 inside the car that I've used is the large gauge pink wire that goes to the TCS switch - it's pretty easy to get to. (IIRC you just have to pull the radio out.)
I'm going to be hooking up my LC-1 to power from somewhere in the engine compartment (pref. passenger side), so if anyone knows a good place to tap in around there please post it.
I'm going to be hooking up my LC-1 to power from somewhere in the engine compartment (pref. passenger side), so if anyone knows a good place to tap in around there please post it.
