Horrible time enabling e85.

Heathen · 09-16-2018, 11:05 PM

I bought a SMG e85 kit and installed everything the way it is supposed to be, but I'm only getting a default ethanol content of 40%. I know the pin is seated all the way, and all wires have good continuity. I also know the sensor is getting good voltage. I have tried two different sensors with the same result. No matter what I do I get an alcohol reading of zero on a regular tune and 40% with everything enabled and I have tested my fuel to 0% out of the line with a test kit. What am I doing wrong?

KingLT1 · 09-17-2018, 09:22 AM

Did you edit the Stoich AFR table appropriately? The ECM needs some changes made from the default values in order to set it up correctly.

Heathen · 09-17-2018, 11:24 AM

Yes, I've been racking my brain quadruple checking everything.

KingLT1 · 09-17-2018, 02:30 PM

I'm still going to guess the white wire pin isn't inserted all the way into the harness connector....I fought it for a while. 40% is a default value if the ECM is not getting a signal from the sensor.

Heathen · 09-17-2018, 03:39 PM

It appears to be flush with the other pins.

TJay74 · 09-17-2018, 05:44 PM

You 100% for sure it is in the right spot? Did you put the pin lock ring back in after you put the wire into the connector?

6spdhyperblue · 09-17-2018, 06:12 PM

Did u see if u bent a pin on the computer side?

Heathen · 09-17-2018, 06:19 PM

Pins are straight. That is hole 38, and everything went back. I'm about to scrap the damn thing.

TJay74 · 09-17-2018, 10:02 PM

Did you check the sensor to see if it has power? Make sure to enable the sensor in HPT and take it off of Virtual?

StateOfMind415 · 09-19-2018, 04:48 PM

When I got the skidmark garage kit, the wires in the harness actually came apart from the middle where the piggyback connector and white cable connect to each other. I had to use a new terminal to connect the two wires. I'd recheck all of the harness to make sure everything is properly crimped.

TJay74 · 09-19-2018, 05:49 PM

now that you mention that I remember someone else recently with a kit, the wires were swapped. The member on here was having heck trying to get the sensor to come on the same as this OP.

KingLT1 · 09-19-2018, 11:38 PM

It has to be a connection issue...that is what a default 40% value means...so I would guess it's something along the lines of what has been mentioned in the last 2 posts.

JANNETTYRACING · 09-20-2018, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heathen

I bought a SMG e85 kit and installed everything the way it is supposed to be, but I'm only getting a default ethanol content of 40%. I know the pin is seated all the way, and all wires have good continuity. I also know the sensor is getting good voltage. I have tried two different sensors with the same result. No matter what I do I get an alcohol reading of zero on a regular tune and 40% with everything enabled and I have tested my fuel to 0% out of the line with a test kit. What am I doing wrong?

Wiring issues for sure

JANNETTYRACING · 09-20-2018, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heathen

It appears to be flush with the other pins.

The pin looks damage compared to other beside it

09-16-2018, 11:05 PM	#1
Heathen Drives: 2017 2SS Fifty Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 12	Horrible time enabling e85. I bought a SMG e85 kit and installed everything the way it is supposed to be, but I'm only getting a default ethanol content of 40%. I know the pin is seated all the way, and all wires have good continuity. I also know the sensor is getting good voltage. I have tried two different sensors with the same result. No matter what I do I get an alcohol reading of zero on a regular tune and 40% with everything enabled and I have tested my fuel to 0% out of the line with a test kit. What am I doing wrong?

09-17-2018, 09:22 AM	#2
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 7,629	Did you edit the Stoich AFR table appropriately? The ECM needs some changes made from the default values in order to set it up correctly. __________________ 2016 NFG SS A8/Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel

09-17-2018, 11:24 AM	#3
Heathen Drives: 2017 2SS Fifty Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 12	Yes, I've been racking my brain quadruple checking everything. Attached Images

09-17-2018, 02:30 PM	#4
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 7,629	I'm still going to guess the white wire pin isn't inserted all the way into the harness connector....I fought it for a while. 40% is a default value if the ECM is not getting a signal from the sensor. __________________ 2016 NFG SS A8/Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel

09-17-2018, 03:39 PM	#5
Heathen Drives: 2017 2SS Fifty Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 12	It appears to be flush with the other pins. Attached Images

09-17-2018, 05:44 PM	#6
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	You 100% for sure it is in the right spot? Did you put the pin lock ring back in after you put the wire into the connector? __________________ 2019 Corvette Z06 2LZ A8 - Halltech CAI, AWE non-catted X-pipe, Mamo V2 ported TB 592rwhp, bone stock 566rwhp 2017 Camaro SS 1LE - Procharger D1SC w/ Tial 2" BOV & Race intercooler / ARH full length catless headers / Alky meth injection system - 650rwhp on conservative tune SOLD

09-17-2018, 06:12 PM	#7
6spdhyperblue Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,794	Did u see if u bent a pin on the computer side? __________________

09-17-2018, 06:19 PM	#8
Heathen Drives: 2017 2SS Fifty Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 12	Pins are straight. That is hole 38, and everything went back. I'm about to scrap the damn thing.

09-17-2018, 10:02 PM	#9
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	Did you check the sensor to see if it has power? Make sure to enable the sensor in HPT and take it off of Virtual? __________________ 2019 Corvette Z06 2LZ A8 - Halltech CAI, AWE non-catted X-pipe, Mamo V2 ported TB 592rwhp, bone stock 566rwhp 2017 Camaro SS 1LE - Procharger D1SC w/ Tial 2" BOV & Race intercooler / ARH full length catless headers / Alky meth injection system - 650rwhp on conservative tune SOLD

09-19-2018, 04:48 PM	#10
StateOfMind415 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS NFG M6 MRC NPP Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 65	When I got the skidmark garage kit, the wires in the harness actually came apart from the middle where the piggyback connector and white cable connect to each other. I had to use a new terminal to connect the two wires. I'd recheck all of the harness to make sure everything is properly crimped.

09-19-2018, 05:49 PM	#11
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	now that you mention that I remember someone else recently with a kit, the wires were swapped. The member on here was having heck trying to get the sensor to come on the same as this OP. __________________ 2019 Corvette Z06 2LZ A8 - Halltech CAI, AWE non-catted X-pipe, Mamo V2 ported TB 592rwhp, bone stock 566rwhp 2017 Camaro SS 1LE - Procharger D1SC w/ Tial 2" BOV & Race intercooler / ARH full length catless headers / Alky meth injection system - 650rwhp on conservative tune SOLD

09-19-2018, 11:38 PM	#12
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 7,629	It has to be a connection issue...that is what a default 40% value means...so I would guess it's something along the lines of what has been mentioned in the last 2 posts. __________________ 2016 NFG SS A8/Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel

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