LC-1 wideband issues

[LETZRIDE]

Has anyone else had a problem with these widebands? I've just gone through two wideband o2 sensors in less then 1 year...Im going to try recalibrating this one, but its throwing an error 8 code which usually means the sensor is damaged...the wideband is reading 20afr constant now, or 12.2ish afr...and it barely moves...I don't know what I can be doing that would destroy TWO O2 sensors in less then a year...its is installed right, and is installed in the factory location of the 2nd last O2 sensor...just before the Cat...

[LETZRIDE]

Re: LC-1 wideband issues

no ones used these? has anyone heard of any fixes atleast...or anything about these...Its hard to believe that I should be taking out an O2 sensor...my part throttle stays around 14...and my WOT sometimes hits 11.9...but I mean...turbo cars go richer then that...so this shouldnt be an issue....I tried a sensor recalibration today to no avail....Im gunna try a heater sensor recalibration when I get some free time...this is really frustrating though...these things arent cheap...

[ssms5411]

Re: LC-1 wideband issues

Should of went with PLX, J/K good luck finding the answers.

[bigbrian442]

Re: LC-1 wideband issues

Did you try the Innovate board or calling there tech line?

[LETZRIDE]

Re: LC-1 wideband issues

havent called the tech line...went on the board...Im getting a error 8 code...which means that usually the sensor is damaged...apparently alot of guys have this issue...havent come across a fix or a reason as to why yet, thats why I was curious if anyone on here heard anything...this is ****ty though....warranty doesnt cover the O2 sensors...and I mean, I had this new one on the car maybe since march/april....5 months...the other one I had on about the same amount of time and it went out to...expensive sensors to just crap out...

[techsan23]

Re: LC-1 wideband issues

I have never seen an error code on mine, but I did smoke the controller box. Called their tech line and they had me fill out a return authorization form & sent it in. They charged me a $45 service fee and replaced it. If I remember correctly it was already out of warranty.

[mtscorvette]

Re: LC-1 wideband issues

have you tried maybe makeing a heat sink for the sensor? maybe its getting too hot or sumthin. i just made one for mine yesterday. also the manuel says u should free air calibrate it every 3000 miles or so maybe it just needs that

[LETZRIDE]

Re: LC-1 wideband issues

I have never seen an error code on mine, but I did smoke the controller box. Called their tech line and they had me fill out a return authorization form & sent it in. They charged me a $45 service fee and replaced it. If I remember correctly it was already out of warranty.

the error code I get is with the 8 flashes on the led light...you guys wouldnt happen to know if AEM widebands would work with these controllers would you?

[bigbrian442]

Re: LC-1 wideband issues

The all use the same Bosch sensor.

[3.4grapeofwrath]

Re: LC-1 wideband issues

I've been running the LC-1 in my car for years and it has been dependable.
I did have a problem once with it but I called the tech line and they told me to do something to fix it and it worked. I don't recall what it was exactly.
I would give them a call.