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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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Something doesn't seem right. 80% IDC on 100+ lb/hr injectors should be way more power on gasoline than a 6.0 on 7 or 8 psi. Are you sure your wideband is working correctly?
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 12:35 PM
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I suspect a voltage drop to the pump.
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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I'm running 10ga all the way back to the pump. I took the fpr apart when it started showing issues and everything looked fine
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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The wideband sensor is 2 month old. I swapped it when I did the 80e swap
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 02:28 PM
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Hopefully you used the right type of 10 ga wire. As mentioned before, all wire is not created equal. Also, this picture from your other thread could be a BIG part of your electrical problems. Including when you were having the starter problems with your battery relocation. This stuff really needs to be done correctly to work properly.

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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Where is your 10ga wire to the pump getting its power from? Is it fused, Does it have a relay? What is your ground for your pump? Roger already asked about the type of wire, however equally important is the ground.
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 02:59 PM
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Yes, I used the nice 10ga this time. If you look at the screenshot of my log I'm at 13.5v. It's around 13.8-14v driving around. The starter issues was the starter. It was the org and needed to be replaced it starts first tire everytime
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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I have the relay for the fuel pump just like mangled did in his thread. The power comes from the post under the fuse box, tapped the pump power wire to trigger the relay and 10ga back
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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The voltage in your scan doesnt mean anything, if the wiring going to the pump is not up to standard in both the power supply and the ground it will not see that voltage. Voltage measured at the computer is not the same as what the pump is seeing. You are going to have some voltage drop by the time it gets to the tank, the amount is what is important and is largely based on the wire type, length and ground. Equally important is the connection at both ends of the wire, just because you hook up a wire and read voltage does not mean it will supply the required amps under a load.
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 03:08 PM
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Yes. I know that. But before my relocate it would be about 13.2-13.4 cruising around. It may be my ground. I didn't upgrade that. So I'm going to have to lift the bed and try that.
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