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Wide band oxygen sensors, like the one shipped with the MTX-L, are designed
to work with unleaded gasoline. Use with leaded gasoline will significantly reduce the
lifespan of the sensor. The reduction is directly proportional to the metal content of the
fuel and the tune of the engine.
WHEN INSTALLED IN THE EXHAUST, THE OXYGEN SENSOR MUST BE
CONNECTED AND OPERATING WITH THE MTX-L WHENEVER THE CAR IS
RUNNING. AN UN-POWERED OXYGEN SENSOR WILL BE DAMAGED WHEN
EXPOSED TO EXHAUST GAS IF NOT PROPERLY POWERED.
The maximum temperature of the sensor at the bung (the sensor hexagon)
should not exceed 500
o
C or 900
o
F. If these temperatures are exceeded in your
application you should install the Innovate Motorsports Heat-Sink Bung extender (P/N
3729 HBX-1).
It is NOT a good idea to do a sensor prewarm-up prior to starting the engine.
Depending on the climate and the sensor position in the exhaust, condensation can
form in the exhaust pipes. This condensation could then be blown by the exhaust
stream against the hot sensor when the car is started. The resulting heat shock can
permanently damage the sensor.
2.4 Sensor Calibration
Once the unit has been wired and a suitable location has been found for both the gauge
and the sensor it is time to do the sensor calibration. Innovate Motorsports’ ‘Direct
Digital’ wideband measurement principal allows you to calibrate the sensor to
compensate for sensor wear. This procedure takes just a few moments and it will insure
the most accurate readings throughout the oxygen sensor’s life. This procedure is
required anytime a NEW oxygen sensor is installed.
The calibration procedure requires that the oxygen sensor be in
free air
, not in the
exhaust. Important: Just because a vehicle is not running does not mean that the
exhaust system is free of gases.
1. With the
sensor disconnected
, apply power to the MTX-L.
When power is applied, all three digits will light up and the needle bar will sweep
once through all LEDs. Then the status light will turn red and the numeric display will
read “E2”. This is an error code, indicating that no sensor is detected. Leave unit
powered on for minimum 30 seconds.
