Vortech IAT Correct?

Stanginsean · June 8th, 2010, 03:47 PM

I just did virtually the last step in my Vortech install and it was adding an IAT since mine(03) had it in the stock MAF.Im almost certain we connected the 2 correctly. We cut wire 1 & 6 from the connector and soldered them to the 2 prongs on the sensor.

My question is how will I know if we connected the wire to the correct prong or if we have them backwards. Or if they have a good enough connection. Will I get a Check Engine if its not connected correctly? Any other way to know for sure? I looked on other peoples setup and and im almost certain its done right.

dcook_14 · June 8th, 2010, 04:00 PM

I'm wondering the same thing actually

Stanginsean · June 8th, 2010, 04:29 PM

Hopefully someone can help us

ChrisJ · June 8th, 2010, 04:43 PM

You want to get a 03 Lightning IAT sensor with pigtails...

The outer 2 gray wires are correct...

The preblower IAT's will always give false readings...

The order doesnt matter for which wire where...

Stanginsean · June 8th, 2010, 04:55 PM

Thanks,however since I didn't buy the pigtails and just soldered it doesn't matter which one is connected to which on the sensor??

ChrisJ · June 8th, 2010, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by Stanginsean

Thanks,however since I didn't buy the pigtails and just soldered it doesn't matter which one is connected to which on the sensor??

Did you buy and 03 Lightning IAT? Not talking about the IAT that comes with the kit...

Stanginsean · June 8th, 2010, 06:48 PM

Yeah I bought a seperate lightning IAT

ChrisJ · June 9th, 2010, 10:35 AM

then yes you are fine...Make sure it goes after the blower and before the throttle body...

Stanginsean · June 10th, 2010, 09:21 AM

I have it in the discharge tube after the blower & also before the TB, but im wondering how will I know if the soldering made a good connection onto the sensor. Will I get a check engine if its not reading the sensor? How will I know if the sensor is getting a reading? Because I read in another thread it could cause detonation if not installed correctly. So i'm a bit worried.

ChrisJ · June 10th, 2010, 01:29 PM

I will take a picture of mine when I get home and post it if that will help you...

mp4 player · June 10th, 2010, 08:48 PM

If you have a handheld tuner plug it in and datalog the IAT once you get it hooked up to see what kind of readings you're getting.

Stanginsean · June 11th, 2010, 12:54 PM

Unfortunately I do not have a handheld. Only a chip.

mp4 player · June 11th, 2010, 06:00 PM

If you know anyone with a tuner you can use theirs to check it out.

Also some of the higher end code readers will do the same thing, maybe a local auto parts store could take a look for you with theirs.

Stanginsean · June 12th, 2010, 12:44 PM

Okay thanks. Would it throw a check engine though? I've turned it on let it run a bit and got a check engine, However I know i'm going to get 1 because I got a base tune and it didn't turn off my O2 sensors for my exhaust, so that very likely could be triggering it. Gotta get a scanner and find out for sure. But is it possible itd give me a check engine?

mp4 player · June 12th, 2010, 03:33 PM

I would think it'd throw a P1112 if it wasn't hooked up.

How are you getting this tuned?

Stanginsean · June 13th, 2010, 02:33 AM

Yep as soon as I make sure its alright to drive, since the drive is ~30 minutes and on the highway.

mp4 player · June 13th, 2010, 03:37 AM

Hopefully it all works out for you.

I ended up driving my car ~1000 miles after my procharger install without a tune. Just stay out of boost as much as possible and you should be fine.

Stanginsean · June 13th, 2010, 09:54 PM

Oh alright thanks, yeah just ran the code and im getting P0453, "Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor High Input", believe its something with the install of the fuel pump. So the engine seems to be fine, so going to check that out and get it over to my tuner. Thanks

June 8th, 2010, 03:47 PM	#1
Stanginsean Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	Vortech IAT Correct? I just did virtually the last step in my Vortech install and it was adding an IAT since mine(03) had it in the stock MAF.Im almost certain we connected the 2 correctly. We cut wire 1 & 6 from the connector and soldered them to the 2 prongs on the sensor. My question is how will I know if we connected the wire to the correct prong or if we have them backwards. Or if they have a good enough connection. Will I get a Check Engine if its not connected correctly? Any other way to know for sure? I looked on other peoples setup and and im almost certain its done right.

June 8th, 2010, 04:00 PM	#2
dcook_14 Banned 2004 Mustang GT 12.35@114.08 w/ 1.88 60' Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 7 reviews	I'm wondering the same thing actually __________________ Do the Right Thing, Cook. ~Zip.

June 8th, 2010, 04:43 PM	#4
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	You want to get a 03 Lightning IAT sensor with pigtails... The outer 2 gray wires are correct... The preblower IAT's will always give false readings... The order doesnt matter for which wire where... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

June 9th, 2010, 10:35 AM	#8
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	then yes you are fine...Make sure it goes after the blower and before the throttle body... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

June 10th, 2010, 01:29 PM	#10
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	I will take a picture of mine when I get home and post it if that will help you... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

June 8th, 2010, 04:29 PM	#3
Stanginsean Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hopefully someone can help us

June 8th, 2010, 04:55 PM	#5
Stanginsean Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks,however since I didn't buy the pigtails and just soldered it doesn't matter which one is connected to which on the sensor??

June 8th, 2010, 06:48 PM	#7
Stanginsean Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah I bought a seperate lightning IAT

June 10th, 2010, 09:21 AM	#9
Stanginsean Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have it in the discharge tube after the blower & also before the TB, but im wondering how will I know if the soldering made a good connection onto the sensor. Will I get a check engine if its not reading the sensor? How will I know if the sensor is getting a reading? Because I read in another thread it could cause detonation if not installed correctly. So i'm a bit worried.

June 10th, 2010, 08:48 PM	#11
mp4 player Hardcore Enthusiast '00 V6 Procharged Mustang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 1,345 iTrader: 1 reviews	If you have a handheld tuner plug it in and datalog the IAT once you get it hooked up to see what kind of readings you're getting.

June 11th, 2010, 12:54 PM	#12
Stanginsean Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	Unfortunately I do not have a handheld. Only a chip.

June 11th, 2010, 06:00 PM	#13
mp4 player Hardcore Enthusiast '00 V6 Procharged Mustang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 1,345 iTrader: 1 reviews	If you know anyone with a tuner you can use theirs to check it out. Also some of the higher end code readers will do the same thing, maybe a local auto parts store could take a look for you with theirs.

June 12th, 2010, 12:44 PM	#14
Stanginsean Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	Okay thanks. Would it throw a check engine though? I've turned it on let it run a bit and got a check engine, However I know i'm going to get 1 because I got a base tune and it didn't turn off my O2 sensors for my exhaust, so that very likely could be triggering it. Gotta get a scanner and find out for sure. But is it possible itd give me a check engine?

June 12th, 2010, 03:33 PM	#15
mp4 player Hardcore Enthusiast '00 V6 Procharged Mustang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 1,345 iTrader: 1 reviews	I would think it'd throw a P1112 if it wasn't hooked up. How are you getting this tuned?

June 13th, 2010, 02:33 AM	#16
Stanginsean Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yep as soon as I make sure its alright to drive, since the drive is ~30 minutes and on the highway.

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Stanginsean Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh alright thanks, yeah just ran the code and im getting P0453, "Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor High Input", believe its something with the install of the fuel pump. So the engine seems to be fine, so going to check that out and get it over to my tuner. Thanks

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