Power tap location for Aerforce gauge 02 sensor kit and hole to outside

LiqTenExp · 07-02-2018, 07:06 PM

Need some assistance and I am sure there are people out there that have solved this stuff already.

Looking for:

1) An acceptable place to tap switched 12VDC for use with my Aeroforce 02 sensor kit near the drivers side kick panel
Found this so far: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=526208
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=61
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=523536
Is this our best option still?

2) Hole to pass 02 sensor harness to the outside world near the drivers side kick panel

Thanks!

LiqTenExp · 07-14-2018, 11:13 PM

Ok update...

Use the sound tube pass through cover to get wires through firewall. Drill a hole in it the size you need and plug it up to keep water out afterwards. This is how I passed my WBO2 cable through.

Do not use any of those options above for 12VDC power for a Wideband O2 sensor (too high current). Add a fuse to the fuse box and run power back through the sound tube plug.

BMWM.D. · 07-15-2018, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LiqTenExp

Ok update...

Use the sound tube pass through cover to get wires through firewall. Drill a hole in it the size you need and plug it up to keep water out afterwards. This is how I passed my WBO2 cable through.

Do not use any of those options above for 12VDC power for a Wideband O2 sensor (too high current). Add a fuse to the fuse box and run power back through the sound tube plug.

That’s exactly what I did. Sorry I didn’t see your question earlier.

GT-ER · 07-15-2018, 10:19 PM

Can you do me a favor. With the car running, can you step out of the car with the key in your pocket and see through the window if your instrument cluster goes nuts?

Mine does, and I seem to have the same setup you do. I took power from the cig lighter outlet in the center console. Everything works perfectly until I step out of the car, while it's running, and the gauges go nuts.

LiqTenExp · 07-16-2018, 08:27 AM

Don't have that issue.

GT-ER · 07-17-2018, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LiqTenExp

Don't have that issue.

Thanks. Are you powering your gauge from the obd port or from an ignition source?

LiqTenExp · 07-18-2018, 05:54 AM

gauge is powered by OBD2 port. WBO2 sensor kit is grounded at pin 5 of OBD2 (common ground to keep gauge accurate) and then ran a new positive connection from fuse box

GT-ER · 07-18-2018, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiqTenExp

gauge is powered by OBD2 port. WBO2 sensor kit is grounded at pin 5 of OBD2 (common ground to keep gauge accurate) and then ran a new positive connection from fuse box

Yeah, I have my gauge powered separately. I'm going to have to cut that power off then cause I think that's what's causing my problems. Thanks again.

LiqTenExp · 07-19-2018, 05:57 AM

Where did you have it connected? If you are going to the BCM wires above I found they caused more issues then they were worth with other systems acting funny if tapped.

GT-ER · 07-19-2018, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LiqTenExp

Where did you have it connected? If you are going to the BCM wires above I found they caused more issues then they were worth with other systems acting funny if tapped.

Center console cig lighter port. It works perfectly fine, up until I open the door and step out with the key...lol.

07-02-2018, 07:06 PM	#1
LiqTenExp Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 905	Power tap location for Aerforce gauge 02 sensor kit and hole to outside Need some assistance and I am sure there are people out there that have solved this stuff already. Looking for: 1) An acceptable place to tap switched 12VDC for use with my Aeroforce 02 sensor kit near the drivers side kick panel Found this so far: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=526208 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=61 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=523536 Is this our best option still? 2) Hole to pass 02 sensor harness to the outside world near the drivers side kick panel Thanks! __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe M6 (847whp Dynojet on 93) Last edited by LiqTenExp; 07-02-2018 at 07:34 PM.

07-14-2018, 11:13 PM	#2
LiqTenExp Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 905	Ok update... Use the sound tube pass through cover to get wires through firewall. Drill a hole in it the size you need and plug it up to keep water out afterwards. This is how I passed my WBO2 cable through. Do not use any of those options above for 12VDC power for a Wideband O2 sensor (too high current). Add a fuse to the fuse box and run power back through the sound tube plug. Attached Images __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe M6 (847whp Dynojet on 93)

07-16-2018, 08:27 AM	#5
LiqTenExp Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 905	Don't have that issue. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe M6 (847whp Dynojet on 93)

07-18-2018, 05:54 AM	#7
LiqTenExp Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 905	gauge is powered by OBD2 port. WBO2 sensor kit is grounded at pin 5 of OBD2 (common ground to keep gauge accurate) and then ran a new positive connection from fuse box __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe M6 (847whp Dynojet on 93)

07-19-2018, 05:57 AM	#9
LiqTenExp Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 905	Where did you have it connected? If you are going to the BCM wires above I found they caused more issues then they were worth with other systems acting funny if tapped. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe M6 (847whp Dynojet on 93)

07-15-2018, 10:19 PM	#4
GT-ER Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: FW TX Posts: 384	Can you do me a favor. With the car running, can you step out of the car with the key in your pocket and see through the window if your instrument cluster goes nuts? Mine does, and I seem to have the same setup you do. I took power from the cig lighter outlet in the center console. Everything works perfectly until I step out of the car, while it's running, and the gauges go nuts.

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