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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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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
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Default Re: Air Fuel Ratio Gauge Install

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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?
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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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
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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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
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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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.
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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Default Re: Air Fuel Ratio Gauge Install

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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...
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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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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