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Ethanol content reading low

Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 7:20 am
by iBoost
I'm running the GM/Continental ethanol content sensor wired to the digital inputs on Kpro4.

I have VP X85 fuel and the sensor is reading 78%. Is there a way to calibrate this?

Re: Ethanol content reading low

Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 9:08 am
by Spunkster
There is no compensation for this. You can only adjust the fueling compensation and ignitions changes: http://www.hondata.com/help/kmanager/fl ... htsub=flex

Re: Ethanol content reading low

Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 9:46 am
by iBoost
Thank you for your response.

Would a different sensor offer a more accurate reading? I don't understand why it isn't accurate.

The VP X85 should read as 85%. Otherwise, what's the point?

Re: Ethanol content reading low

Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 11:36 am
by Spunkster
You could try measuring it using a manual kit to see how accurate it is. Also keep in mind that unless the tank is bone dry it will be diluted.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/qft- ... _kEALw_wcB

Re: Ethanol content reading low

Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 12:29 pm
by iBoost
I did have regular in it for initial startup. I drained the tank but perhaps there was still enough in the lines to throw the numbers on the X85.

Re: Ethanol content reading low

Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2020 2:19 pm
by 13btoy
Sorry to thread jack but I'm having the same issue. Did you ever figure this out? I can't take advantage of my full tune till it reaches 85%. Today I added more e85 and it reached 81 then slowly dropped down back to 78%

Thanks, Ed