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Originally Posted by 4x4CPOSEADOG
Just like 7P's there is always exception and I'm the second one  . Me and Mike (mikedamageinc) did this mod yesterday afternoon 12/20/08. We soldered the 110/50 ohm resistors and put everything back up. I cranked the engine and let it idle for about 10 to 15 minutes to warm it up but the needle just stayed on the 2/5 mark and never goes up in the middle where it usually stays in 10 minutes warm up. So I decided to drive it for about 3 miles to see if it goes up at least to the middle part but it did not and it was fluctuating between 2/5 and cold peg. The outside temperature was about 48 to 51 degrees at the time I was driving it.
So the question are:
1. Can I drive the rig for at least two days before I can get back to the resoldering part?
2. Is there any effect to the ECU if it keeps on fluctuating just like what I described above?
3. Is it possible that the resistors we put in are bad resistors?
Have you guys heard from 7P's if he get it to work using a lot of flux when he resoldered the resistors? |
the ecu uses a different temp sensor so no worries there.
it sounds like you have a gauge that works but reads lower than usual. it could be the gauge or the resistors. I would try a different set of resistors, or else borrow a scangauge and calibrate your current reading using the obd2 temperature signal. just remember it is all relative. a significant fluctuation beyond your 2/5 normal is a concern.