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Old 03-27-2008, 05:28 PM
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Default Air Fuel Ratio Gauge Install

Im trying to install an Auto Meter Air Fuel Ratio Gauge and I just cant figure out which wire of the o2 sensor i need to hook up to the purple wire on the gauge. If anyone can help me on this please let me know. It would be greatly appreciated... THANKS
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Im trying to install an Auto Meter Air Fuel Ratio Gauge and I just cant figure out which wire of the o2 sensor i need to hook up to the purple wire on the gauge. If anyone can help me on this please let me know. It would be greatly appreciated... THANKS
I guess you don't have to worry about giving too much info huh?
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what do u mean by that?
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It's a 1998 Honda Civic Ex 1.6 D16y8 hope that helps thanks
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I believe you connect the violet wire to D7 coming out of your ECU.

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It's a 1998 Honda Civic Ex 1.6 D16y8 hope that helps thanks
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install it into the garbage. That thing is just a light show that isn't gonna tell you any info about how rich or lean you are running. Get a wideband if you want something that is worth a damn.
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I believe you connect the violet wire to D7 coming out of your ECU.
or directly to ur o2 sensor.... if i remember correctly it was the white wire. i have to double check...
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install it into the garbage. That thing is just a light show that isn't gonna tell you any info about how rich or lean you are running. Get a wideband if you want something that is worth a damn.
thats pretty much true...


its pretty much good for a light show.
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Originally Posted by sohc_mshue
install it into the garbage. That thing is just a light show that isn't gonna tell you any info about how rich or lean you are running. Get a wideband if you want something that is worth a damn.
+1.... i got one... really doesn't do anything special but bounce back and forward...
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white wire from the primary O2 sensor... tap to it..... NOT cut and connect..... enjoy the light show....
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