I installed another coolant temp sensor into my oil system so that I can monitor oil temp. It is a two-wire sensor with one going to "Sensor Ground" and the other is going into the Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 input into my Megasquirt MS3 Gold Box. I am unsure how to set it up and read properly. Attached is my .MSQ, can anyone help me get it going?
Generic Sensor - Thermistor
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Generic Sensor - Thermistor
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Re: Generic Sensor - Thermistor
I'm no expert, but I do not think that will not work on an input that is setup for 0-5V analog. You'll need another port or another type of sensor.
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Re: Generic Sensor - Thermistor
Thanks, unfortunately I think you are probably right. Is there another input that would be able to read a thermistor?Raymond_B wrote:I'm no expert, but I do not think that will not work on an input that is setup for 0-5V analog. You'll need another port or another type of sensor.
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Re: Generic Sensor - Thermistor
I think only the dedicated ones like CLT or MAT. I've started using AEM sensors as they use a +5v signal. Gives you more flexibility.goodysgotacuda wrote:Thanks, unfortunately I think you are probably right. Is there another input that would be able to read a thermistor?Raymond_B wrote:I'm no expert, but I do not think that will not work on an input that is setup for 0-5V analog. You'll need another port or another type of sensor.
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Re: Generic Sensor - Thermistor
I'm not familiar with the Gold Box but there might be a way to add the needed pull up resistor on the board. You'll need to ask your vendor and/or the manufacturer as the hardware details are not public.
If you don't have that option, you can use an external resistor between Vref and the analog input you're using. For the typical GM calibration, use a 2.49k Ohm resistor (1/4W and 1% or better). And put the resistor as close as possible to the ECU connector or, even better, inside the box.
Jean
If you don't have that option, you can use an external resistor between Vref and the analog input you're using. For the typical GM calibration, use a 2.49k Ohm resistor (1/4W and 1% or better). And put the resistor as close as possible to the ECU connector or, even better, inside the box.
Jean