DavidHarris
Well Known Member
I'm having intermittent trouble with my #4 EGT sensor and am looking for advice on whether there might be a simple fix or if it's time to replace.
I'm doing my second condition inspection on a Vans RV7A with a Superior XPIO360 engine and dual pMags and a Dynon SkyView HDX with engine monitor. I've had intermittent trouble this year with the #4 EGT sensor displaying an X on the EMS. I have previously made it go away by unplugging and replugging the spade connector firewall forward linking the EGT probe to the EMS harness.
Last night replugging the spade connector made no difference, but wiggling the spring-like shield around the EGT probe just outside the exhaust line has restored normal operation. This sounds like a marginal connection near the probe tip.
Is there anything to try before buying and install a new probe?
Thank you!
David Harris
I'm doing my second condition inspection on a Vans RV7A with a Superior XPIO360 engine and dual pMags and a Dynon SkyView HDX with engine monitor. I've had intermittent trouble this year with the #4 EGT sensor displaying an X on the EMS. I have previously made it go away by unplugging and replugging the spade connector firewall forward linking the EGT probe to the EMS harness.
Last night replugging the spade connector made no difference, but wiggling the spring-like shield around the EGT probe just outside the exhaust line has restored normal operation. This sounds like a marginal connection near the probe tip.
Is there anything to try before buying and install a new probe?
Thank you!
David Harris