DataMaster/Alky/data error

[SpoolingTurbo6]

Has anyone with Alky, had an issue with datamaster timing out/ data error.
It seems to happen to me when I'm at 25 psi of boost or higher and the pump is really spinning.

 

[SpoolingTurbo6]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

Found prob. .....It was the Power Dist. box was to close to the ALDL wires.....

 

[Tooky]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

I have seen this problem on both my truck and another local truck both running SMC alcohol. When the alky kicks on, it wants to disconnect from Datamaster. Do you have any suggestions? I dont know what the "power dist box" is. I could swear I read a cut and dry case-closed solution to this exact problem on TurboBuick.com but I can't remember what it was. I do have a capacitor installed across the power for the alcohol but to be honest it didn't seem to have much effect. My power comes from the firewall (instead of the IGN fusebox).

 

[SpoolingTurbo6]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

Put a large capacitor (16v-22uF) between the power wires going from the powersource - to the box that drives the pump

 

[blk00z28]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

Has anyone with Alky, had an issue with datamaster timing out/ data error.
It seems to happen to me when I'm at 25 psi of boost or higher and the pump is really spinning.

Well let me get to 25 psi first and I'll tell you

 

[PPI Typhoon]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

AZTY had that problem. I'm not sure if he's fixed it or not.

 

[newtyguy]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

Just got my alky on today and had this problem, also i put in ur5's and set the gap to .30, and i got massive ammounts of knock and data errors.

 

[jwaller]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

I'm not sure but this sounds RFI related. I know msd tells you not to place their boxes on the same wire as the alt bc of this. and they always want you to feed directly off the battery so that you avoid vol spikes and such bc the battery acts as a large filter. and you guys with caps have tried to isolate the system with them and it seems like that should do the trick.

Check and recheck your grounds and get\keep them clean.

 

[Jer]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

Do a relay and capacitor and it will solve the problem. I added a Razor kit and was experiencing the same problem. I emailed Julio and he sent me a 'kit' that included a relay, wires and cap which I installed and the problem vanished.

 

[Tooky]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

Jer, what type of Capacitor and where did it get installed? I have the SMC kit and I get my power from the firewall (full time power unfortunately, not ignition switched - although I'd like to upgrade that). I also ran a little blue Radio shack capacitor (cant remember the value) across the + and - (seems weird to "short" out the connection but that's what I was advised to do after searching..). Mine works OK most of the time with few data errors, but disconnects from time to time.

 

[Jer]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

Jer, what type of Capacitor and where did it get installed? I have the SMC kit and I get my power from the firewall (full time power unfortunately, not ignition switched - although I'd like to upgrade that). I also ran a little blue Radio shack capacitor (cant remember the value) across the + and - (seems weird to "short" out the connection but that's what I was advised to do after searching..). Mine works OK most of the time with few data errors, but disconnects from time to time.

Run the power supply off of the 12v at the firewall, engine side. Then route that into the cab and istall your relay near the fuse box. Ground it at the bolt located above the parking brake. Get your switched power from IGN on the fuse box. Then send the power to the control unit so it powers on and off with the ignition and then you can add a cap (which may not be needed since your wired directly off the battery which acts as a giant coil) to the positive and negative at the relay is easiest. Should be all you need to get switched power and eliminate any EMI that you're seeing.

 

[Tooky]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

Thanks so much - that's exactly what I needed! I'll try to remember to post back with my results (may be a month or two.) Hope I can return the favor down the line.

 

[Jer]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

Thanks so much - that's exactly what I needed! I'll try to remember to post back with my results (may be a month or two.) Hope I can return the favor down the line.

No problemo meng. Good luck with that.

 

[SpoolingTurbo6]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

Call Julio He will send you a (fix kit) FREE FREE !!!!!!!!!!!!
727-526-9724

 

[Jer]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

Call Julio He will send you a (fix kit) FREE FREE !!!!!!!!!!!!
727-526-9724

So long as you have the Razor kit. I thought you had the SMC kit... no?

 

[Tooky]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

Yes I have the SMC kit. If Julio will send me the fix kit free anyways, he's my new hero!

 

[Jer]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

Yes I have the SMC kit. If Julio will send me the fix kit free anyways, he's my new hero!

If you bought the competition's kit I would tell ya to pound sand... but that's just me.

Listen, one Bosch 30A relay and some wires and a capacitor are all you need. It's not even worth waiting for it all to show up. Go down to RatShack and get the gear and slap it in. Done deal.

 

[Tooky]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

When I bought my SMC kit (late 2002) I beleive AlkyControl was just a twinkle in Julio's eye..

Thanks for the info Jer I'll get hoppin on that!!! "Data Err"-free recording, here I come!! WooHoo!!

 

[SpoolingTurbo6]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

If you bought the competition's kit I would tell ya to pound sand... but that's just me.

Listen, one Bosch 30A relay and some wires and a capacitor are all you need. It's not even worth waiting for it all to show up. Go down to RatShack and get the gear and slap it in. Done deal.

BINGO!!! just use a BIG 16v 200uF cap

 

[Tommyquest]

Re: DataMaster/Alky/data error

capacitor goes between 85 and 86 or 30 nad 87a on the relay?