Options for powering RaceCapture - OBDII vs Terminal Block.
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:41 am
Howdy,
I think this has been covered on here before but I can't find it. I'm running a RaceCapture MK3 in a Chump Car. We are attempting to use the Legacy OBDII cable so we can see some data from our ECU. The OBDII cable does a fine job powering up the MK3, but our race regulations require that we shut off our main power switch during pit stops where we fuel the car. This drops power to the MK3 and we end up needing to reboot. The MK3 generally comes up but there were a few instances when the MK3 didn't power up cleanly and we needed to futz with without before we could leave the pits.
If I switch over the to the terminal block I can run that directly to the battery (through a fuse) and ensure that the unit remains powered up at all times through pit stops - but then it seems that I would lose access to the OBDII.
Is there a way to power up the unit (via the terminal block) and still use the OBDII? What strategies have people used to prevent having the power down race capture and reboot?
As I mentioned, I think there are threads on here discussing this so feel free to direct me to previous discussions.
Dave
I think this has been covered on here before but I can't find it. I'm running a RaceCapture MK3 in a Chump Car. We are attempting to use the Legacy OBDII cable so we can see some data from our ECU. The OBDII cable does a fine job powering up the MK3, but our race regulations require that we shut off our main power switch during pit stops where we fuel the car. This drops power to the MK3 and we end up needing to reboot. The MK3 generally comes up but there were a few instances when the MK3 didn't power up cleanly and we needed to futz with without before we could leave the pits.
If I switch over the to the terminal block I can run that directly to the battery (through a fuse) and ensure that the unit remains powered up at all times through pit stops - but then it seems that I would lose access to the OBDII.
Is there a way to power up the unit (via the terminal block) and still use the OBDII? What strategies have people used to prevent having the power down race capture and reboot?
As I mentioned, I think there are threads on here discussing this so feel free to direct me to previous discussions.
Dave