Wanting to relocate MAF sensor, but would extending the wires cause ill effects?
10-22-2001, 08:01 AM
#1
Wanting to relocate MAF sensor, but would extending the wires cause ill effects?
I want to get rid of the intake piping on my SC and make a CAI like the 4th gens, but here's the problem. Stillen put the MAF tube right after the filter instead of integrating it with the charged air piping.
So the question is, will extending the MAF sensor wires have any side effects? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
So the question is, will extending the MAF sensor wires have any side effects? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
10-22-2001, 08:30 AM
#2
Re: Wanting to relocate MAF sensor, but would extending the wires cause ill effects?
If you do a nice job with some solder and heat shrink it should be ok. Wire nuts and duct tape are a no-no.
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
I want to get rid of the intake piping on my SC and make a CAI like the 4th gens, but here's the problem. Stillen put the MAF tube right after the filter instead of integrating it with the charged air piping.
So the question is, will extending the MAF sensor wires have any side effects? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I want to get rid of the intake piping on my SC and make a CAI like the 4th gens, but here's the problem. Stillen put the MAF tube right after the filter instead of integrating it with the charged air piping.
So the question is, will extending the MAF sensor wires have any side effects? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
10-22-2001, 08:36 AM
#3
Re: Re: Wanting to relocate MAF sensor, but would extending the wires cause ill effects?
Originally posted by MardiGrasMax
If you do a nice job with some solder and heat shrink it should be ok. Wire nuts and duct tape are a no-no.
If you do a nice job with some solder and heat shrink it should be ok. Wire nuts and duct tape are a no-no.
No wire nuts and duct tape.Thanks for the reply.
10-22-2001, 08:38 AM
#4
Re: Re: Wanting to relocate MAF sensor, but would extending the wires cause ill effects?
Originally posted by MardiGrasMax If you do a nice job with some solder and heat shrink it should be ok. Wire nuts and duct tape are a no-no.
10-22-2001, 08:38 AM
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Re: Re: Wanting to relocate MAF sensor, but would extending the wires cause ill effects?
Originally posted by MardiGrasMax
If you do a nice job with some solder and heat shrink it should be ok. Wire nuts and duct tape are a no-no.
If you do a nice job with some solder and heat shrink it should be ok. Wire nuts and duct tape are a no-no.
My GUESS (take it as that) is that if you use the same gauge wire and are under something like 2.5 to 3 feet additional, there should be no distinquishable change in the resistance along the line. But I am NO EXPERT. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express....(he he he...ugg)
10-22-2001, 08:46 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Wanting to relocate MAF sensor, but would extending the wires cause ill effects?
Originally posted by CandiMan
What's up Kev, I agree with the above statement. Also use the same gauge or larger wire as the OEM harness. Something tells me you knew these suggestions already, and don't forget my pics
What's up Kev, I agree with the above statement. Also use the same gauge or larger wire as the OEM harness. Something tells me you knew these suggestions already, and don't forget my pics
What pics?
Any info on the project you and your friend was working on yet? Or is that dead now?
10-22-2001, 08:49 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Wanting to relocate MAF sensor, but would extending the wires cause ill effects?
Originally posted by Colonel
I think he was looking more along the lines if the resistance of the extended wiring will change the output of the MAF to the source and cause undesireable results.
My GUESS (take it as that) is that if you use the same gauge wire and are under something like 2.5 to 3 feet additional, there should be no distinquishable change in the resistance along the line. But I am NO EXPERT. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express....(he he he...ugg)
I think he was looking more along the lines if the resistance of the extended wiring will change the output of the MAF to the source and cause undesireable results.
My GUESS (take it as that) is that if you use the same gauge wire and are under something like 2.5 to 3 feet additional, there should be no distinquishable change in the resistance along the line. But I am NO EXPERT. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express....(he he he...ugg)
I'm going to bring the MAF sensor to the other side or the engine bay and through the large hole near that's near the windshield washer fluid.
10-22-2001, 08:51 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Wanting to relocate MAF sensor, but would extending the wires cause ill effects?
Originally posted by Y2KevSE Hi Mike! Having fun on the East Coast yet?
What pics? Any info on the project you and your friend was working on yet? Or is that dead now?
What pics?
Any info on the project you and your friend was working on yet? Or is that dead now?
As for the project, it's not officially over. I just can't bug him as much as before. I'll send you a email or pm in a few days once I get an official answer
10-22-2001, 08:54 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Wanting to relocate MAF sensor, but would extending the wires cause ill effects?
Originally posted by CandiMan
Can't have fun until my car arrives (it was shipped)
As for the project, it's not officially over. I just can't bug him as much as before. I'll send you a email or pm in a few days once I get an official answer
Can't have fun until my car arrives (it was shipped)
As for the project, it's not officially over. I just can't bug him as much as before. I'll send you a email or pm in a few days once I get an official answer
10-22-2001, 08:56 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Wanting to relocate MAF sensor, but would extending the wires cause ill effects?
Good point, I would recomend a high quality wire of the same gauge. Be sure it is a low impedance wire, they usually have many thin strands inside. Cheeper wire uses fewer large strands, wich should not be used for this application.
Originally posted by Colonel
I think he was looking more along the lines if the resistance of the extended wiring will change the output of the MAF to the source and cause undesireable results.
My GUESS (take it as that) is that if you use the same gauge wire and are under something like 2.5 to 3 feet additional, there should be no distinquishable change in the resistance along the line. But I am NO EXPERT. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express....(he he he...ugg)
I think he was looking more along the lines if the resistance of the extended wiring will change the output of the MAF to the source and cause undesireable results.
My GUESS (take it as that) is that if you use the same gauge wire and are under something like 2.5 to 3 feet additional, there should be no distinquishable change in the resistance along the line. But I am NO EXPERT. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express....(he he he...ugg)
10-22-2001, 10:03 AM
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE
I have Home Depot wires... that wouldn't be considered "high quality" wires, would it? They do have many thin strands though.
I have Home Depot wires... that wouldn't be considered "high quality" wires, would it? They do have many thin strands though.
10-22-2001, 10:05 AM
#13
Originally posted by Colonel
Another thing to think of is make sure it has a silcon or silicon based jacket. Or in the future water seepage might be an issue.
Another thing to think of is make sure it has a silcon or silicon based jacket. Or in the future water seepage might be an issue.
Please clarify.Thanks.
10-22-2001, 10:11 AM
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE
Ahhhhhhhh........ OK. Jacket? Please clarify.
Thanks.
Ahhhhhhhh........ OK. Jacket?
Please clarify.Thanks.
causing oxidation of wires and yet more problems. I think you can measure resistance using a DVM between 2 points.
10-22-2001, 10:20 AM
#15
Originally posted by Colonel
Sorry...sleeving/coating...the colored part. I always called it a "jacket" not really sure the technical word for it. Some of the cheaper wire coating is just plastic and won't weather well under the "conditions" underneath your specific hood area causing oxidation of wires and yet more problems.
I think you can measure resistance using a DVM between 2 points.
Sorry...sleeving/coating...the colored part. I always called it a "jacket" not really sure the technical word for it. Some of the cheaper wire coating is just plastic and won't weather well under the "conditions" underneath your specific hood area
causing oxidation of wires and yet more problems. I think you can measure resistance using a DVM between 2 points.
10-22-2001, 10:23 AM
#16
Originally posted by Colonel
Sorry...sleeving/coating...the colored part. I always called it a "jacket" not really sure the technical word for it. Some of the cheaper wire coating is just plastic and won't weather well under the "conditions" underneath your specific hood area causing oxidation of wires and yet more problems.
I think you can measure resistance using a DVM between 2 points.
Sorry...sleeving/coating...the colored part. I always called it a "jacket" not really sure the technical word for it. Some of the cheaper wire coating is just plastic and won't weather well under the "conditions" underneath your specific hood area
causing oxidation of wires and yet more problems. I think you can measure resistance using a DVM between 2 points.
"insulation"
just get decent quality wire kev. put a sealing butt splice on the ends of the wire. heat the splice so it's waterproof. slide heat shrink tubing to the entire bunch of wires. heat that up so it's water resistant in between.
make sure the MAF doesn't get wet.
10-22-2001, 10:57 AM
#17
Originally posted by DanNY
the word you're looking for is...
"insulation"
just get decent quality wire kev. put a sealing butt splice on the ends of the wire. heat the splice so it's waterproof. slide heat shrink tubing to the entire bunch of wires. heat that up so it's water resistant in between.
make sure the MAF doesn't get wet.
the word you're looking for is...
"insulation"
just get decent quality wire kev. put a sealing butt splice on the ends of the wire. heat the splice so it's waterproof. slide heat shrink tubing to the entire bunch of wires. heat that up so it's water resistant in between.
make sure the MAF doesn't get wet.
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