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Old 05-10-2013, 01:57 PM   #1
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Hi ! First I ' am from Chile and i like very much this forum... and sorry for my inglish is bad.

Well my problem is my afr with stage 2 , custom tune 19 20 psi peak, down to 14 at the line. ... with the notebook connected my afr is fine! 10.6 - 11.1 max. But disconnect the notebook my afr is 11.7!! ( full boost ) why is that ?? Leaks ? Downpipe? Please help...

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Old 05-10-2013, 03:06 PM   #2
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When you disconnect your notebook, what are you using to read the AFR 11.7?
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Old 05-10-2013, 04:19 PM   #3
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Wideband innovate mtlx ( air fuel ratio ) ...

Notebook connected ( 10.6 - 11.1 afr ) full boost

Notebook disconnect ( 11.7 afr ) full boost

This is strange...

11.7 afr is dangerous...
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Old 05-10-2013, 04:26 PM   #4
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11.7 is dangerous if the tune isn't set up for it, that's all up to the tuner.

Maybe the map isn't flashed in? hmm, kinda odd.

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Old 05-10-2013, 04:40 PM   #5
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Who did the custom tune? They need to be contacted immediately!
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Old 05-10-2013, 04:40 PM   #6
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11.7 is dangerous if the tune isn't set up for it, that's all up to the tuner.

Maybe the map isn't flashed in? hmm, kinda odd.

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My tuner let it in 10.6 - 11.1 max.... But is strangely changed the number without the notebook.
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Old 05-10-2013, 04:47 PM   #7
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Who did the custom tune? They need to be contacted immediately!
We found five times to set up the afr.
And I set up the afr in 10.6-11.1 always..

Is the map? Or leaks ?
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Old 05-10-2013, 04:57 PM   #8
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I don't see how hooking up the AFR gauge to a notebook would actually change the actual AFR...

The wideband and it's 02 sensor is a "standalone" system, apart from the ECU. So whether a notebook is plugged into the gauge or not, should have no impact on the actual AFR's. I have a feeling it might be related to the gauge itself not reading correctly either when notebook is plugged in or when it is not. I hope it's not the first possibility.
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Old 05-10-2013, 05:17 PM   #9
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I don't see how hooking up the AFR gauge to a notebook would actually change the actual AFR...

The wideband and it's 02 sensor is a "standalone" system, apart from the ECU. So whether a notebook is plugged into the gauge or not, should have no impact on the actual AFR's. I have a feeling it might be related to the gauge itself not reading correctly either when notebook is plugged in or when it is not. I hope it's not the first possibility.

It may that the gauge has problems be?
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Old 05-10-2013, 06:07 PM   #10
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It may that the gauge has problems be?
That's what I think. How would the ECU know if you've plugged a notebook/laptop into the Innovate gauge?
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Old 05-10-2013, 06:41 PM   #11
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That's what I think. How would the ECU know if you've plugged a notebook/laptop into the Innovate gauge?
Is a good question.....
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Old 05-10-2013, 07:10 PM   #12
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It's the gauge. Try a different one.
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Old 05-10-2013, 07:42 PM   #13
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It's the gauge. Try a different one.
I will buy a new one and tell how I was!

Thanks.
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Old 05-10-2013, 09:27 PM   #14
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I know this might sound crazy but I had a similar problem with the innovate lc1 and it turned out to be a crappy grounding spot. Check your ground wires to the kit.
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Old 05-10-2013, 10:03 PM   #15
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Try an AEM UEGO WB gauge. I have read a few posts about this same problem with Innovate LC-1 gauges.
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Old 05-10-2013, 11:27 PM   #16
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Try an AEM UEGO WB gauge. I have read a few posts about this same problem with Innovate LC-1 gauges.
Ok thanks !! Aem is my next upgrade... innovate never more.
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Old 05-11-2013, 02:41 PM   #17
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Today i have this problem !! Brake sensor failure ?
But now disappeared... strange :/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Plco...e_gdata_player

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Old 05-11-2013, 10:07 PM   #18
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Video with my afr full boost!
What do you thing ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9wh...e_gdata_player
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Old 05-12-2013, 12:05 PM   #19
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try using a different wideband and then let us know if the results are the same or not. I would do what you were told mate haha check if there's a crappy grounding spot. Often bad grounds have a lot to do with the car electronics. My dad's altezza was running like crap. But honestly, the car wouldnt even starts some times. And it ended up being a crappy grounding spot. Hopefully that your issue and not the wideband. Over here in chile these things are expensive. Take care mate see you around!
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Old 05-15-2013, 08:09 AM   #20
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Video with my afr full boost!
What do you thing ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9wh...e_gdata_player


What do you think?
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Old 05-15-2013, 09:17 AM   #21
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Innovate LC-1 is by far one of the worst gauges ive had, always go AEM UEGO. Switch gauges and go from there.
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also is your bypass valve recirculating back into the intake like it should? or is it venting 50/50 into the atmosphere? it seems like it leans out a more between shifts.
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It should run richer between shifts since the air is being evacuated instead of plumbed back to the system if anything.

I wonder (very odd question), any way you have a ground loop that's causing electrical malfunctions when there is a draw from the laptop? It can also happen when there is too much voltage and the voltage drops from the lap top taking juice....

If by some chance you have electronics in the car like audio or whatever (aftermarket), ensuring that everything is routing as it should be might make a bit of a difference...just in case.

Other than that, look into a new gauge but my thought is that you're having the issue from electrical draw more than a gauge.

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also is your bypass valve recirculating back into the intake like it should? or is it venting 50/50 into the atmosphere? it seems like it leans out a more between shifts.
Synapse Engineering Diverter Valve... in pull mode a+b . Is not a 50/50..
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It should run richer between shifts since the air is being evacuated instead of plumbed back to the system if anything.

I wonder (very odd question), any way you have a ground loop that's causing electrical malfunctions when there is a draw from the laptop? It can also happen when there is too much voltage and the voltage drops from the lap top taking juice....

If by some chance you have electronics in the car like audio or whatever (aftermarket), ensuring that everything is routing as it should be might make a bit of a difference...just in case.

Other than that, look into a new gauge but my thought is that you're having the issue from electrical draw more than a gauge.

-Mark
Everything stock ( audio etc )
I will change the clock... I'm afraid to break the engine.

Gear 2 - 3 = 11.7
Gear 4 - 5 = 11.3 -4

Is danger i think.
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