DaleClark's AEM water/meth install, woo!
#51
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I don't believe I have a current draw. Car sits a lot, I know recently it sat for about 2-3 weeks and fired right up no problems.
I know I just hooked it up as the instructions recommended.
For the pump's feed, I am pulling from the bottom of the tank, but the tube goes from the top of the tank in, then down to the bottom. The pump is on about the same level. Never had any issues there.
Dale
I know I just hooked it up as the instructions recommended.
For the pump's feed, I am pulling from the bottom of the tank, but the tube goes from the top of the tank in, then down to the bottom. The pump is on about the same level. Never had any issues there.
Dale
#54
10-8-10
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I used one of the switched power slots on the interior fuse panel for the yellow AEM wire, I think the yellow is the one that is supposed to "arm" the system. Are both of the female spade power slots same? The AEM LED lights up when I turn on the key but it seems like the pump and controller are drawing power all the time. Why wouldn't they be if they are connected directly to the battery with no switch in-between? My only guess is that the yellow AEM wire leads to an internal switch in the controller. I don't think that is the case though. The only other added electronic accessory I have added to my car are two elec. greddy gauges, one boost and the other water temp. They don't turn on until the key is turned.
The system has been working great since I installed it other than the battery drain issue.
#56
10-8-10
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I'm confused, are you saying you had the pump, pump controller and LED wired up to the switched power at the interior fuse box? That is what I think I'm going to have to do to avoid the battery drain. I don't think that is what your saying but I want to be sure I understand.
#58
10-8-10
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We both have the same AEM system. I agree the LED is negligible. I'm pretty sure my controller is drawing current. We probably installed it the same way, I used the instructions and I think you followed my install thread somewhat. Maybe the red controller power wire should be hooked up to the same switched power as the controller yellow wire.
#59
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^I followed your thread with the respect to using the stock WS washer tank. But I have a Coolingmist pump and used their wiring instructions for it. My system is really basic/simple...I have no 'controller', just the boost switch.
Would it be possible to isolate whatever is drawing current in that system with a multi-meter?
Would it be possible to isolate whatever is drawing current in that system with a multi-meter?
#60
10-8-10
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I see, I didn't realize we were not running the same thing. I did try to isolate it on Sunday. Here is the post from a few days ago. I may just end up having to call AEM. I don't know why any of the AEM system needs to be connected directly to the battery. It seems like it should only be getting elec. when the key is on anyways. I don't believe it has any memory or any other reason to need power all the time.
I have a battery drain problem, been going on since well Jan 2010 when I installed the AEM injection system.
I followed the instructions exactly and connected both the red pump wire and red controller wire directly to the battery. I'm drawing .026 amps with those wires directly connected and .013 without so I know the AEM is drawing power all the time.
How did you guys connect to power and are you certain you're not having an issue?
I see what you did Dale, is that connection HOT with the key off?
I followed the instructions exactly and connected both the red pump wire and red controller wire directly to the battery. I'm drawing .026 amps with those wires directly connected and .013 without so I know the AEM is drawing power all the time.
How did you guys connect to power and are you certain you're not having an issue?
I see what you did Dale, is that connection HOT with the key off?
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^For location of where to drill the stock tank, here https://www.rx7club.com/auxiliary-in...ite-up-883642/ . Pictures for locating pump etc. at the end of the thread here...https://www.rx7club.com/auxiliary-in...ion-fd-959565/
Last edited by Sgtblue; 04-06-16 at 12:55 PM.
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