GM Style IAT Sensor
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2015 3:48 am
So,
I have been battling with my GM style IAT sensor (photo attached), I'm curious. Does the .def file included with the DET3 software only work with the IAT sold on ecumasters.com?
When I have my sensor installed I see 4.980 volts, when I disconnect it I see 0.0 volts (go figure). The resistance tested out ok ~3.5K at 20deg C. I used a heat gun lightly and the voltage went up slightly to 4.950 volts. My only thought is its the wrong sensor. I have swapped it with another of the same type and got the same results.
Wiring is direct to the DET3 for testing, pin 12 for 5v, and pin 16 analog input 4.
Can anyone confirm my findings?
Thanks
***UPDATE***
Solved:
Using the attached image in the FIT manual, I ended up using a 4.7K resistor to reach a reasonable tolerance of the ambient temperature during testing (approximately 20.5 degC.), this resistor value may differ on other setups and with other wiring routes.
Ultimately I used the 5v reference from the factory ECU with the 4.7K resistor inline to the temp sensor, then using the "signal" wire from the factory harness I re-routed that to the DET3. I also utilized the factory "sensor ground" for the IAT. Also, a resistor was added for the factory IAT sensor circuit so the factory ECU would not fault out into limp mode.
The moral here is read to BOTH of the manuals and read them thoroughly haha!
I have been battling with my GM style IAT sensor (photo attached), I'm curious. Does the .def file included with the DET3 software only work with the IAT sold on ecumasters.com?
When I have my sensor installed I see 4.980 volts, when I disconnect it I see 0.0 volts (go figure). The resistance tested out ok ~3.5K at 20deg C. I used a heat gun lightly and the voltage went up slightly to 4.950 volts. My only thought is its the wrong sensor. I have swapped it with another of the same type and got the same results.
Wiring is direct to the DET3 for testing, pin 12 for 5v, and pin 16 analog input 4.
Can anyone confirm my findings?
Thanks
***UPDATE***
Solved:
Using the attached image in the FIT manual, I ended up using a 4.7K resistor to reach a reasonable tolerance of the ambient temperature during testing (approximately 20.5 degC.), this resistor value may differ on other setups and with other wiring routes.
Ultimately I used the 5v reference from the factory ECU with the 4.7K resistor inline to the temp sensor, then using the "signal" wire from the factory harness I re-routed that to the DET3. I also utilized the factory "sensor ground" for the IAT. Also, a resistor was added for the factory IAT sensor circuit so the factory ECU would not fault out into limp mode.
The moral here is read to BOTH of the manuals and read them thoroughly haha!