Originally Posted by MyRxBad

*I'll post pics of this step if someone wants*

Originally Posted by HwAoRrDk

Can anyone tell me whether they think the following temp and pressure sensors would be appropriate? They are 3-wire and take a 5v input.

http://www.race-technology.com/wiki/...ureSensors/Oil
http://www.race-technology.com/wiki/...ors/OilAndFuel

Originally Posted by MyRxBad

I can confirm this! the OBD2 port wires work just fine and can be reached with the wiring harness without extension of the wires.

Couple hints!
1) Do as HiFlite999 says and check the spade connectors when inserting them. Check through the plastic on both sides to make sure it goes "in". I had to check all my wiring twice as I missed one.

2) Unclip the OBD2 connector and let it hang. much easier to splice the wires on that way.
*I'll post pics of this step if someone wants*

3) If you are hooking up the goodbox as per the instructions and are placing the unit in the ashtray area. I didn't drill any holes. I just unscrewed the metal tab that holds (snaps) in the ashtray and there is more the enough room to run the wiring harness up there. I haven't put a vacuum line through, but may at a later date.

Good product!

Originally Posted by MyRxBad

I can confirm this! the OBD2 port wires work just fine and can be reached with the wiring harness without extension of the wires.

Couple hints!
1) Do as HiFlite999 says and check the spade connectors when inserting them. Check through the plastic on both sides to make sure it goes "in". I had to check all my wiring twice as I missed one.

2) Unclip the OBD2 connector and let it hang. much easier to splice the wires on that way.
*I'll post pics of this step if someone wants*

3) If you are hooking up the goodbox as per the instructions and are placing the unit in the ashtray area. I didn't drill any holes. I just unscrewed the metal tab that holds (snaps) in the ashtray and there is more the enough room to run the wiring harness up there. I haven't put a vacuum line through, but may at a later date.


Pieter3d:
Got the goodbox today in good shape. Thanks for shipping as we had discussed.
Good product!

Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

Geesh, I am ordering my good box today and I would sure like to order the oil pressure adapter too. Should I go with the AEM?

Originally Posted by HiFlite999

That sounds best to me ... or you could wait a bit for some silly person to try it out first and see if it works.

Originally Posted by Specialpowers

Found another pressure sensor that looks as if it may be suitable

http://www.feteriscomponents.com/pdf...s/FPEPRB-1.pdf

Originally Posted by HiFlite999

I think they would work in principle. Both have rather strange thread sizes so you'd have to come up with an adapter. Also, the current draw for that pressure sensor is given as 7A(!) - surely they meant 7 mA, but better be sure 'cause otherwise it will take a pretty hefty power supply.

Here's an alternative:

http://www.aemelectronics.com/150-psig-brass-sensor-kit-659

AEM also has 5V temp sensors, but it's not clear if they include the pull-up resistor in the harness like your link does.

Originally Posted by ASH8

The Oil Temp Sensor of HwAoRrDk from Race Tech Looks Identical to the OEM Coolant Temp Sensor behind your Water Pump, that is also a 3 Pin...

http://www.race-technology.com/wiki/...ureSensors/Oil

Mazda part number...B593-18-840A Sensor (DENSO) $31.33

Originally Posted by HiFlite999

Does that imply that the car already has a source of +5VDC power built in? If so, it could save the cost and time of making one's own power supply.

Originally Posted by HiFlite999

For the Goodbox alone, besides hogging out the removable part of the coin tray, all that's required is a ~3/4" hole straight back for the wire/vacuum line passthru. (The hole as shown should be ~ 1/4" further to the left). I'll get some black adhesive-backed felt later (instead of the checkerboard shelf paper). The two power lines back to the cigar lighter area may or may not have to be lengthened a little depending how you route the goodbox harness there. The hack job on the tray is kinda brutal, so I put painter's tape on the visible surface to avoid scratches. basically one slots the sides of the tray back deep enough for the tray to close. You can get the idea by looking at these pics. If one cut up into the area above the tray, one wouldn't have to go back so far, but I wanted to restrict the cutting to the tray and not alter the dash proper except for the pass thru hole which can be closed up with a hole plug to go back to stock. The box also has to sit a little turned to the outside if one does not want to cut up, so the tray can close with the goodbox inside it. The Goodbox itself doesn't need to be altered in any way to fit.

Originally Posted by ShellDude

I think just the two that would otherwise tap into the TPMS, 9krpmrx8.

Originally Posted by HiFlite999

Does that imply that the car already has a source of +5VDC power built in? If so, it could save the cost and time of making one's own power supply.

Originally Posted by Specialpowers

I think I've found some sensor modules that would be perfect for use with the GOODBox. Let me know what you think.

http://www.plxdevices.com/sensormodules.html