Map sensor earth
Jan 2, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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Map sensor earth
does it need to earthed as i have made up a new bracket in alloy but have just notiiced tha one of the bold holes looks to have an earth point as per pic
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Jan 2, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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i dont think so...but i earthed mine to be safe..
Jan 2, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Jan 2, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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just as well i was safe then lol
Jan 2, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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no, it doesn't need to be earthed.
Jan 2, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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i always earth mine just to be safe
Jan 2, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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i assume its to stop signal noise and interference ...
Jan 2, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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olek
no, it doesn't need to be earthed.
yes it does
The earth tab and open ended screeded lead is to help prevent rf interference
Jan 2, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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tony, does this matter if you have a car with no radio etc - like my sierra?
Jan 2, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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olek
no, it doesn't need to be earthed.
the 3 terminals are 0v 5v and trigger signal
Jan 2, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Fudgey
tony, does this matter if you have a car with no radio etc - like my sierra?
rf interference i refer to is for the ecu not radio 4
Jan 2, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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breaker breaker we need cold start
Jan 2, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Tony S Mannock
the 3 terminals are 0v 5v and trigger signal
well, its's the same.
i know about many cars that run perfectly fine without this, but i would guess that interference could be an issue in some cases.
Jan 2, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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the map sensor has an earth tag for a reason unless weber thought they would just waste some metal
Jan 2, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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Quote:
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Tony S Mannock
rf interference i refer to is for the ecu not radio 4
well, ive not mounted mine yet.
but i would have earthed it anyway lol
Jan 2, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Fudgey
tony, does this matter if you have a car with no radio etc - like my sierra?
Quote:
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Tony S Mannock
rf interference i refer to is for the ecu not radio 4
ROFL i just fell about laughing
Jan 2, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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shut it
Jan 2, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Quote:
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Tony S Mannock
rf interference i refer to is for the ecu not radio 4
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JTECHSAFF
breaker breaker we need cold start
so its best to add an earth strap then
Jan 2, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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Matt Baxter
only if you listen to radio 4
Jan 2, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Jan 2, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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yeah, coax earth strap connecting to your aerial...
Jan 2, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Glenny Boy
Whats wrong with radio 4
apparently your map sensor can interfere with it
Jan 2, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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From: Devon/Blackpool
it makes the archers sound all funny lol
Jan 2, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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not sure if mine is earthed!pretty sure is just bolted to the bracket
which i suppose is technically earthed as it bolted to the body
Jan 2, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Who the hell listens to radio 4 anyway.
Jan 2, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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From: Devon/Blackpool
only old people ...
like tony
Jan 2, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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From: High Wycombe, Bucks
lol at this serious thread gone wrong
I was told to add an extra earth from mine to the chassis to avoid fluctuation at high revs, I did but I don't if it did anything
Jan 3, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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ok cheers guys
i think
Jan 3, 2009 | 06:59 AM
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Quote:
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Tony S Mannock
apparently your map sensor can interfere with it
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Map sensor earth
which i suppose is technically earthed as it bolted to the body 
