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HELP! Hooked up my 92mm Maf, IAT reading -40 when it is +80

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Old 09-10-2013, 10:55 PM
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Default Can IAT sensors spontaneously die?

I wired my 92mm Pro-M Maf the same as before, with the IAT sensor lead to the stock Orange MAF wire and one to ground.

My IAT is reading -40 if it is hooked up or if it is not. This sensor worked before when wired in the same way.

I think a big clue here is that the IAT is reading -40 both if the sensor is hooked up or not. So I've ordered a new sensor, and will re wire it to check for good connections. I'll also use a meter on the sensor and see what I get.

My question is do these things spontaneously die occasionally?
 

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Old 09-11-2013, 01:57 PM
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OK,

Stand down from red alert, recall all ballistic missiles.

It was just a bad wire connection.
 
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Old 09-11-2013, 11:00 PM
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which is, by the way, the big risk you are taking tying all these gizmos into your control system without a clear need for them.
 
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Old 09-11-2013, 11:15 PM
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What about the need for speed?
 

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Old 09-16-2013, 04:37 AM
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What about the need for speed?
Lol, I felt it water dragon!
 
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Old 09-16-2013, 07:36 AM
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These "gizmos" are a necessity on builds of this level lol.
 
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