Help - Another Roadster ECU Issue

[IMFASTTOO]

Really unless you want more power then stock you do not have to mess with them. But guys like me do want more so we have to come up with things. I was just pointing out like it was pointed to me that O2 sensors degrade over time and as it degrades it gives false readings which changes things eventually for the worse. This is why having them done on a dyno is good as long as the dyno operator's Sensors are not degraded. then once installed the tune stay pretty much the same not something that keeps adapting over time and eventually might not adapt as well as when new. Npt to mention is the O2 sensor accuate to start. I know the Innovate is off a wee bit when new so as it degrades it will be off even further. I have used the innovate and the Weggo brands and they are nice but I did end up buying new sensors to make sure they were still as accurate as when they were new. Just something to keep in mind.

YES SCOTT you and I discussed the problem with O2 sensors

 

[Vinkster]

In not worried about the O2 sensor going bad. It's a normal deal almost every vehicle uses now. If I have to replace it eventually, then I'm good with that.

 

[STRIPES]

I think it was James Epley that recommends left handed drill bits for removing troublesome screws, etc.

 

[Vinkster]

What I used was like a big left drill bit. It's called a pipe nipple extractor. It's about the size of a socket. I got a set of 5 for about $7 at Harbor Freight. They work better in this case since I needed a lot of torque. If a drill was able to put all that torque down, it would also rip my hand off. These things allow you to put a deep socket on it to get all the leverage you need. Here is the link to what I used. http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-pipe-nipple-extractor-set-93822.html

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Warp9.9 wrote: Make sure your O2 sensor is shut off on the tune.

Not for the Dobeck Performance AFR Plus. Be sure to leave O2 Sensor ON.

 

[warp9.9]

Warp9.9 wrote: Make sure your O2 sensor is shut off on the tune.

Not for the Dobeck Performance AFR Plus. Be sure to leave O2 Sensor ON.

I am curious about this statement red. If you pull the narrow band sensor that is pluged into the ecu which the ecu uses. Replace it with the wide band sensor the dobeck unit uses. Won't it throw a alarm/engine code because the ecu does not read a sensor or think there is a sensor fault? Even the power commander units come with a O2 sensor bypass which fools the ecu into thinking one is there. Just curious!

 

[R3Tex]

I think it was James Epley that recommends left handed drill bits for removing troublesome screws, etc.

That definitely works...I learned it from an old hotrodder that used this little trick to remove broken and seized head bolts out of old Ford flathead engines. Has worked every time I've tried it.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Hi Warp, Yes the AFR Plus comes with a plug off the end of the lead wire device. I chose not to click off the O2 sensor with my TuneEcu and the Dobeck works great for me. Never any CEL.