Hey, so I have an x series wideband in my EM1 and today I was driving around town and it unexpectedly started kind of flashing like if the ground was loose and then the gauge itself started smoking. I checked the ground and everything and they were all good but the gauge just would not turn back on, I unplugged it and plugged it back in and it started smoking again, I opened it up and the plastic display outline piece was melted. My guess is that it is clapped out? Any information on this problem that I am having is greatly appreciated, thanks.

 

And the power side of the gauge is kind of burnt on one side lol

 

Send it back to AEM and see if they will help you out and replace it.

 

Will they even help me out? The afr gauge came with my em1 installed so I didn’t install it if that matters.

 

I am not sure... there are many factors that will influence AEM's response, but other than a few dollars in shipping costs, what do you have to lose ? The alternative is to buy another one and install it. It just seems to me that because it began smoking from the gauge body itself, and there is no apparent wiring issues present, maybe they would make some exception for you and simply replace it.

 

Ohh alright thanks for the input man, I appreciate it. I will contact AEM and see what they have to say.

 

The usually ask you to pay $100 for inspection and IF they find or determine its a factory defect and not user error they will replace it .

Try a innovate MTXL the AEM wide band hurts my brain just looking at it while its on. The innovate is also faster.

 

Same thing just happend to me today!!! What did you do with yours?