amg Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) Hello,I'm at the wiring stage of integrating my Thunder in to a V8 Mercedes and would like to know if there's a general preference when it comes to powering things like MAP or camshaft sensor. In the original configuration, the power is supplied from SAM module. In my Thunder I/O table and help file MAP is shown to be taking voltage from +8V output of the ECU.Is there a preferred way? I'm using an OE camshaft but an aftermarket MAP sensor.Thanks. Edited August 22, 2017 by amg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Burnett Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Most sensors on the engine such as MAP, TPS, Pressure sensors will be used with the +5v reference voltage off the ecu, NOT the +8v or 12v.The ecu will be fed with +12-14v.Some Hall type crank and cam sensors will use the +8v regulated output off the ecu, but some will use the +12-14v for a reference(GM does this a lot.)VR(variable reluctance) or mag sensors do not get powered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amg Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Thanks Brad. My question was more about the source of power to the sensors - Thunder or SAM module of the car. I will probably power them as they have been originally: whatever got their power from SAM, will keep getting it from SAM. It may not matter, I just wanted to hear some input. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamw Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 As Brad says, the important 0-5V sensors need to be powered by the ECU 5V reference supply (and grounded to the ECU sensor ground). This would normally be MAP, TPS, APS and any pressure sensors.Any other sensors that require 8 or 12V are less important and probably can get there power from anywhere. It would be very unusual to have a MAP sensor needing 8V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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