Boost gauge install
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Freshman User
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Fairbanks, Alaska
Boost gauge install
Greetings all,
Have been doing some reading on our sponsors web sites and have gotten a bit confused as to the best way to hook up a boost gauge. Some say purchase the AIH delete plug with the tap off for contecting at that point. Then I read if I delete the AIH I should put in a pig tail that will prevent me from getting an error code in the computer. (=more $)
I also read that by splicing into the existing boost line I could be reading lower than actual boost values.
Can someone PLEASE get me headed in the right direction on this? I want to do this right the first time without wasting time and $$$
My plan for the future is a 4 position chip from Jody, just so ya'all to know where I'm heading on this.
I currently live in Texas but Uncle Sam (USAF) seems to want to move me every now and then, so my next local may be up north in the cold. Will deleting the AIH affect cold weather service?
Thanks all and happy fathers day!
Have been doing some reading on our sponsors web sites and have gotten a bit confused as to the best way to hook up a boost gauge. Some say purchase the AIH delete plug with the tap off for contecting at that point. Then I read if I delete the AIH I should put in a pig tail that will prevent me from getting an error code in the computer. (=more $)
I also read that by splicing into the existing boost line I could be reading lower than actual boost values.
Can someone PLEASE get me headed in the right direction on this? I want to do this right the first time without wasting time and $$$
My plan for the future is a 4 position chip from Jody, just so ya'all to know where I'm heading on this.
I currently live in Texas but Uncle Sam (USAF) seems to want to move me every now and then, so my next local may be up north in the cold. Will deleting the AIH affect cold weather service?
Thanks all and happy fathers day!
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: North Idaho
I did the AIH plug for my boost gauge. Just unhooked the red wire and left the blue wire hooked to its original location. AIH only comes into operation when idling for extended times at temps below 30* to elimiate white smoke. May throw a code but not an SES light.
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,524
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From: CA Bay Area
I have "early 99" model and I didn't find AIH on it.
After trying all the existing connectors on the intake to not work, I drilled and tapped a hole on the horn to get a good pickup.
With tools ready and DeWalt driver the actual job took about 4 minutes.
After trying all the existing connectors on the intake to not work, I drilled and tapped a hole on the horn to get a good pickup.
With tools ready and DeWalt driver the actual job took about 4 minutes.
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 560
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From: San Diego, CA
I have also used the AIH delete plug/boost fitting and mine came with a little resistor wire that keeps the code from happening. I didn't care to much about the AIH since I live in San Diego though.
Tuned
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 453
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From: Montana
I am planning on doing the same thing and being up north didn't want to deal with codes. Check out this thread for help:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=496491
And being up north for the USAF ain't to bad just try to stay out of SPACECOM if you can these guys are wacked.
Good Luck
Hook
Found a AIH MOD with eliminator for 58.00
https://www.ford-trucks.com/lc/lc.ph...ducts_id%3D109
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=496491
And being up north for the USAF ain't to bad just try to stay out of SPACECOM if you can these guys are wacked.
Good Luck
Hook
Found a AIH MOD with eliminator for 58.00
https://www.ford-trucks.com/lc/lc.ph...ducts_id%3D109
Last edited by hookd; Jun 20, 2006 at 07:36 AM. Reason: Add on
