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MR TURBO
10-01-2009, 20:34
Hey guys what reading am i supposed to be getting on my db gauge at idle??? here are some pics :scratch::scratch:
rs250nut
10-01-2009, 20:45
Around fourteens I think
Scoff
10-01-2009, 21:36
either you didn't calibrate it right or it's buggerd, you won't have 10.5:1 at idle.
TNT!hammond
10-01-2009, 21:38
i usually setup around 14.7 -15.4 its happy enough to idle at that , i set the idle to 800 rpm then play with the mixture screw . i did have mine setup in the low 16s at one point and the car idled happily but on another engine it would cut out at this. As scoff says you would do rather well to idle at that anything under 13 it normally cuts . Tbh my lc1 was cack ive gone back to the lm1 as the lc1 gave very very poor readings like 19 at wot even though the lm1 says 12.1 :disagree:
MR TURBO
10-01-2009, 23:57
either you didn't calibrate it right or it's buggerd, you won't have 10.5:1 at idle.

Anybody using a lc-1 have you fitted the push button with the led for calibration or have you left this out???
dave j gtt
11-01-2009, 11:30
Hey guys what reading am i supposed to be getting on my db gauge at idle??? here are some pics :scratch::scratch:

smoking da green wont help ya ! it will help you make mistakes. looks nice tho :laugh:
MR TURBO
11-01-2009, 11:38
smoking da green wont help ya ! it will help you make mistakes. looks nice tho :laugh:

LOL thats my workmate.....Never lets me work alone a very loyal companion :wasntme:
MR TURBO
11-01-2009, 12:50
anyone??
MR TURBO
11-01-2009, 17:19
Further to this problem i switched on today and my db gauge is now flashing constant with a reading of 7.4 WTF????
Sparkie
11-01-2009, 19:23
and the led is double flashing?
MR TURBO
11-01-2009, 20:14
and the led is double flashing?

Didn't fit the led
Scoff
11-01-2009, 20:58
in answer to the pm, I have no idea, sorry. I hate lc-1's, they caused me nothing but headache, I had so many different problems. maybe this is just another to add to the collection.

what does the manual suggest ? failing that, graham goode (or wherever it came from) might know.
TNT!hammond
11-01-2009, 21:03
sack the lc1 mate i had nothing but trouble as i said and im not the only one
MR TURBO
11-01-2009, 21:04
in answer to the pm, I have no idea, sorry. I hate lc-1's, they caused me nothing but headache, I had so many different problems. maybe this is just another to add to the collection.

what does the manual suggest ? failing that, graham goode (or wherever it came from) might know.

What kind of probs did u have with yours???
Scoff
11-01-2009, 21:06
I've banished all memory of lc-1 from my mind, I don't recall exactly. all kinds of ****, readings would stick on any given number, it would read too rich sometimes, suddenly start working when it wanted too. I fitted a bunch of others for people too, most of those had issues afterward OR wouldn't run at all. your flashing problem is a new one on me.
MR TURBO
11-01-2009, 22:35
I've banished all memory of lc-1 from my mind, I don't recall exactly. all kinds of ****, readings would stick on any given number, it would read too rich sometimes, suddenly start working when it wanted too. I fitted a bunch of others for people too, most of those had issues afterward OR wouldn't run at all. your flashing problem is a new one on me.

Did you always fit the little calib button and led too???
Scoff
11-01-2009, 22:51
I didn't use the led or button, I did the auto calibrate.
jantheeven
12-01-2009, 15:26
I also didn't use the button to calibrate, but I did (temporarily) fit the LED, just to make sure it wasn't at fault. Make sure you connected the gauge to the LC1's brown wire (which is analog output 2)... connecting it to the yellow wire (analog output 1) gives a simulated narrow band signal. Don't connect the yellow wire to anything. Recalibrate as per manual and let us know if you got it right. :coffee:
jantheeven
12-01-2009, 15:29
Further to this problem i switched on today and my db gauge is now flashing constant with a reading of 7.4 WTF????

This could indicate that you've ruined your O2 sensor... did you start the engine while the sensor wasn't connected to the LC-1? Because an unpowered O2 sensor will be damaged very quickly... it's in big red letters on the first page of the manual...
Sparkie
12-01-2009, 16:42
mine started giving high readings, then started just reading 7.4, and the led didnt stop double flashing...



and the led is double flashing?
MR TURBO
12-01-2009, 20:42
mine started giving high readings, then started just reading 7.4, and the led didnt stop double flashing...

What did ya do with your unit in the end???
Sparkie
12-01-2009, 22:20
i put it back in the box and left it on my shelf at my unit and bought a 2nd hand LM1 that was known to be working....
MR TURBO
12-01-2009, 22:24
i put it back in the box and left it on my shelf at my unit and bought a 2nd hand LM1 that was known to be working....

Did ya try cleaning/calibrating again??
Scoff
13-01-2009, 00:47
i put it back in the box and left it on my shelf at my unit and bought a 2nd hand LM1 that was known to be working....

I tell you what, I bought an LM-2, biggest pile of stain I ever used.
Sparkie
13-01-2009, 09:22
i tried a new sensor, an old sensor, a cleaned old sensor.... nothing changed.
jure
13-01-2009, 09:53
What is the alternative for LC-1?
MR TURBO
13-01-2009, 11:19
i tried a new sensor, an old sensor, a cleaned old sensor.... nothing changed.

Did ya not try to return it to where ya purchased it from??
Sparkie
13-01-2009, 12:31
i lost the receipt, and it was one of the graham goode original group buys. i kept it on the shelf for ages.- owned it for over a year?
i also tried to update the firmware - didnt work either.
jantheeven
13-01-2009, 15:16
Mate... you didn't respond to my previous replies... did you check the things I suggested??
Sparkie
13-01-2009, 15:53
me or mr turbo?

i tried all suggestions, they didnt work, hence why i bought an lm1. :)
MR TURBO
13-01-2009, 16:48
i lost the receipt, and it was one of the graham goode original group buys. i kept it on the shelf for ages.- owned it for over a year?
i also tried to update the firmware - didnt work either.

I still have the reciept kicking about so will see if giving it a clean / refit will help at all if not i may have to try sending it back
jantheeven
13-01-2009, 22:37
me or mr turbo?

i tried all suggestions, they didnt work, hence why i bought an lm1. :)

no that was for mr. turbo mate ;)
MR TURBO
13-01-2009, 23:16
This could indicate that you've ruined your O2 sensor... did you start the engine while the sensor wasn't connected to the LC-1? Because an unpowered O2 sensor will be damaged very quickly... it's in big red letters on the first page of the manual...

No i didn't start it with the sensor unconnected thats one thing i defo didnt do!!
MR TURBO
13-01-2009, 23:19
I also didn't use the button to calibrate, but I did (temporarily) fit the LED, just to make sure it wasn't at fault. Make sure you connected the gauge to the LC1's brown wire (which is analog output 2)... connecting it to the yellow wire (analog output 1) gives a simulated narrow band signal. Don't connect the yellow wire to anything. Recalibrate as per manual and let us know if you got it right. :coffee:

I'm sure i connected everything ok as per our convo at the time!! I'll try to do the recab next time i'm with the car as its not with me and i cant get to it till weekends as the garage its in shuts just after i finish work...I'll let u know how i get on ;)
MR TURBO
17-01-2009, 14:22
Mate... you didn't respond to my previous replies... did you check the things I suggested??

Hey guys just went to the garage just now and started my car and low and behold my lc1 seems to be behaving itself :D no more flashing 7.4 constantly.....So i've whipped the sensor out anyway and will give it a little clean for when i plan to refit it anyone got any ideas what to clean a sensor with??? So happy days i've now taken the car to have the FMIC piping sorted.....Like hannibal would say " don't you just love it when a plan comes together " :wasntme: Before i go one quick question can playing with the mixture screw cause flashing readings or playing with settings on a laptop???
jantheeven
18-01-2009, 20:26
I wish I knew mate... sorry... :(
LYNCHSTAR
19-01-2009, 21:22
Hey guys what reading am i supposed to be getting on my db gauge at idle??? here are some pics :scratch::scratch:
which kit have you got and were can i get one...:confused:
MR TURBO
19-01-2009, 21:24
which kit have you got and were can i get one...:confused:

I have the lc1 controller with db gauge from graham goode and i paid £160 for it
MR TURBO
19-01-2009, 21:27
which kit have you got and were can i get one...:confused:

Here it is http://www.grahamgoode.com/general/products.php?partno=INN3796

Let them know your part of the RTOC and you'll get a little discount ;):agree:
gtmatt
19-01-2009, 21:37
if they are all no good which is the best to buy then ??:)
MR TURBO
19-01-2009, 21:38
if they are all no good which is the best to buy then ??:)

I'd say that depends on what you want from the product!!!
gtmatt
19-01-2009, 21:43
I'd say that depends on what you want from the product!!!

well from peoples comments , i want one which we good all round readings not one which will wake up with funny numbers
MR TURBO
26-01-2009, 20:32
well from peoples comments , i want one which we good all round readings not one which will wake up with funny numbers

What did ya go for??
gtmatt
26-01-2009, 20:34
not bought one , but i will make enquires about which is the best