LC-1 Wideband Wiring Problem 12V Source

Rickyll7

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I am trying to install my LC-1 and can't seem to find a 12V source that is only powered when the ignition is on. Does anyone have any suggestions on how and where to wire in this wideband? I want to do a permanent install to my Livewire.

 

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side tracking here but,
does you're livewire do any of the performance #'s?, mine doesn't.... 0-60, 1/4, est hp tq

 

Rickyll7

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Haven't been able to connect it yet as I am still running my SCT chip. I am waiting for my tuner to email me my tune so I can flash the computer and get rid of the chip.

 

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Try taping into the fuse panel. Look for an empty spot. (not sure if 03's have one). Or look for the power window and door lock fuse. Should only be on when the key is and doesn't pull constant power (might double check that and see what else is on the circuit). The Lc1 doesn't pull much power so you should be ok.

 

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Anyone else want to share how they wired in their o2 sensor? Thanks for the replies!

 

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I would recommend wiring it to the fuel injector relay. That way, it's guaranteed to be on only when the engine is running.

 

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Do not, I repeat, Do NOT wire ANYTHING into any type of fuel related circuit. There are a ton of key on only circuits in your car. Hell, the radio one will work if nothing else. Wire a relay in and don't look back.

 

Rickyll7

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Do I need a relay?

 

squeak93

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Wouldn't hurt if ur afraid of hurting ur car. It will pop the relay before anything bad happens if u over load it. I did NOT wire a relay on my lc1 but then again I had a seperate aux fuse box for all my electronics (on a fox body).

 

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wire it into the ignition harness. put a fuse on it. use a meter to test the wires. what year is the car? i can reaearch the wire colors in the column

 

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the ignition source (12v while cranking) is either a red/light green or red/black on a 99-04
or on a 96-98 tan/white or black/light green. verify with a multimeter!

the wide ban doesnt take that much current. you shouldnt need a relay to isolate it, just fuse it.
for your connection..just strip back the wire, poke a hole in the middle of it, put wire through, solder if you want, put a zip tie two inches down from the connection(to relieve stress at connection joint), then wrap your connection with "super 33" electrical tape. that stuff is the BEST!

 

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It's a 98 gt. What if I just connected it after the radio or power window fuse so that it will be fused and only powered at ignition on?

 

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Wow, didn't see the last reply, thanks for that! Where do I find these ignition wires? I suppose they are in the column somewhere?

 

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Rickyll7 said:

Wow, didn't see the last reply, thanks for that! Where do I find these ignition wires? I suppose they are in the column somewhere?

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exactly my friend. there is a main harness going to the key cylinder. all of these wires go into a big connector. there are probably 20 wires iin there or all different wire colors. so be sure to test, test, retest, then make your connection.

 

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I tap my radio for this type of stuff

 

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4tun8 said:

I tap my radio for this type of stuff

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the radio is usually only on a 10amp fuse. ya you could make it a 15.. but not the best idea. the radio works on accy power, not ignition power. so when the key is turned to crank, the wideband wont work.
best bet is to go to the column.

 

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NO BRAKES said:

wire it into the ignition harness. put a fuse on it. use a meter to test the wires. what year is the car? i can reaearch the wire colors in the column

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+1, i tied mine into the ignition harness.

 

Rickyll7

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I really am feeling quite lazy and don't feel like getting into the column. What about the heater/airconditioning fuse. It's 30 amps and is only powered when the ignition is on.

 

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the heater circuit draws alot of amperage. you really dont want to do that, although it would work. its easy to go to the column. and you know its done right.

 

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Where did you route the wires into the cabin from the sensor?