DIY Wideband Install

[mykim72]

I just ordered an autometer cobalt wideband, has anyone installed one of these and want to do a write up? thanks!

 

[mykim72]

im installing it into the middle vent with the roush vent pod, any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[2k05gt]

It's Easy, You need to have the WideBand bung Welded in to the Exhaust pipe, (Stock H-Pipe) Drivers Side just in front of the Cat. With Long Tubes I put mine in the JBA H Pipe on the straight section before the Cat on the drivers side.

Pull the Drivers side Wheel off and remove the plastic mud cover. on the firewall you will see a rubber gromit, clip the "TIT" off of the extending rubber and feed the Sunsor wire plug through the opening. (once complete you may want to seal with RTV)

Use a Extend a fuse connector and plug it into the F-13 Socket on the Smart Fuse Box (Kick panel on the Passanger side)
This is a switched power source.

DO NOT Get the +12V from the radio power, it will cause a God aweful buzzing noise on the radio. You can also ground the Black wire here with a crimp on under the bolt that holds down the Fuse Box. Thats it. I will provide pictures soon.

 

[mykim72]

thanks pictures would be great!

 

[2k05gt]

thanks pictures would be great!

Sorry for the poor pictures their from my Cell Phone

 

[mykim72]

thanks alot! really appreciate the help, someone posted connecting to the wiring harness under the e brake trim. there is a 12 volt ACC and also a ground wire, would this be better for the wiring?

 

[2k05gt]

I don't know if that power is switched with the key. Remember that the Wideband Sensor has a heater in it and can draw some power, I prefer to use a seperate fused source, protect the wiring in the car is the goal, the wire near the e brake is not a large enough guage to support the load.

 

[chad05gt]

THANKS!

Great pics/great write up.


THANKS!

 

[mykim72]

right on 2k05gt...thanks for the write up! really appreciate it man

 

[MOC826]

if you have an o/r x/h pipe you can take out the back o2 sensor and plug the wideband in where the 02 sensor was so you dont have to weld in the bung. i did it on wylds car. as long as you have a tuner to delete the rear o2s youll be fine

 

[Freaknazty]

nothing spectacular by any means but a few more pics n stuff that may help you out

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/2005-mustang-gt-tech/137795-diy-dash-mount-gauge-install.html

 

[Vapour Trails]

Nice, I was looking for something like this. Here's my question, if we have only 2 slots for switched power, how do I hook up 3 gauges?

 

[andyman]

Nice, I was looking for something like this. Here's my question, if we have only 2 slots for switched power, how do I hook up 3 gauges?

Mine are daisy chained.... don't know if that's the best way but it works for me

 

[bigwilly43729]

Nice, I was looking for something like this. Here's my question, if we have only 2 slots for switched power, how do I hook up 3 gauges?

Painless Wiring Fuse block. You can run 7 gauges off this one. It is awesome and a piece of cake to use. Every gauge gets adequate fuse protection and you don't overload your current circuits. I currently have one set up for 3 gauges, but I plan on moving up to 5 gauges in the future.

Pricey, but worth it IMO.

 

[onequicktang]

is that a special fuse? if so were do you get it at?

 

[bigwilly43729]

is that a special fuse? if so were do you get it at?

If you are asking me, there is a link in my post.

Otherwise, nevermind.

 

[onequicktang]

no 2k05GT's last pic of the wired fuse.

 

[Freaknazty]

no 2k05GT's last pic of the wired fuse.

That's called a " add-a-fuse " you can get them at almost any auto parts store , just make sure you get the small version and not the regular buss size like I did at first lol .

Another way to run multiple gauges off one fuse spot is relays , that way the power comes direct from the battery but is " triggered " by the acc fuse . never have to worry about overloading it ( with gauges anyway ) and still leaves the other spot open for other things that may be needed . Or you can do it the fancy way like willy and buy the painless kit .

 

[bigwilly43729]

That's called a " add-a-fuse " you can get them at almost any auto parts store , just make sure you get the small version and not the regular buss size like I did at first lol .

Another way to run multiple gauges off one fuse spot is relays , that way the power comes direct from the battery but is " triggered " by the acc fuse . never have to worry about overloading it ( with gauges anyway ) and still leaves the other spot open for other things that may be needed . Or you can do it the fancy way like willy and buy the painless kit .

Fancy? You make me sound all snooty and shit, haha.

If I ever get this damn car running right, I'll actually install some gauges and show off my "fancy" stuff.

 

[Freaknazty]

Fancy? You make me sound all snooty and shit, haha.

If I ever get this damn car running right, I'll actually install some gauges and show off my "fancy" stuff.

lol well shit I know how you weirdafornia guys are ..... wtf you broke now ?