Problem with new wideband O2 sensor?

[KStrike155]

Hey guys, I have my new LC-1 wideband O2 sensor hooked up to my Autometer A/F Ratio gauge and the gauge will just randomly get locked on 11.0:1. The instructions say that when this happens it usually means that the O2 sensor has gone bad (it's a BRAND new sensor, been in the car for two days).

It has happened multiple times already in the past few days days and is completely random. All I have to do is turn the car off and back on again and it starts working.

Anybody have any advice?

Thanks,
-Brian

 

[sgarlic]

I traced a randomly pegging and sticking needle on my ZJ to loose wiring to the gauge.. most specifically the ground.

 

[yellowshaker]

Hey, I just ordered the LC-1. Aside from the problem, how do you like the set-up?

 

[RedBullitt]

is there build up on the sensor or is it placed too far up or down stream?

 

[propellerhead]

Your question is quite specific to Innovate LC-1. Innovate has a pretty good forum. You'd have better luck there. But be nice and post what you find on here.

 

[KStrike155]

Here is a reply I received from somebody on the Innovative forums:

Hi,

No you don't have a bad sensor, but you might have bad power or ground. Check your power ground connections. They might be intermittent. Did you hook up a LED to check for error conditions?

Regards,
Klaus

Look like I need to take a look at the wiring and make sure that the power/ground is OK. Very strange that it works sometimes though...

Other than the problem I'm having, I love the setup! It's great!

-Brian

 

[sgarlic]

I traced a randomly pegging and sticking needle on my ZJ to loose wiring to the gauge.. most specifically the ground.

Like I said.