I hate to post this here, but ...

[NewV]

The customer support on the PLX wideband forum is horrible.

If I weld in a new bung hole for the wideband will it damage the sensor if I don't keep it powered when running?

I didn't buy a guage and I don't want to mount the controller permanently but I also don't want to get under the car and remove the sensor when not in use.

[Tordne]

I believe that it is supposed to be powered/heated when the vehicle is running or it will get damaged. I have mine powered all the time and it has been good for 2 years (touch wood).

[kbracing96]

Ya, the sensor needs to have the heater running all the time to keep carbon for deposting on it. Running with out the heater will foul the sensor over time.

[ringram]

Its fine on all the time. I thought my LC1 died, but it just needed calibration

[oztracktuning]

Mine has been in for a year and about 25000km with no issues.

[NewV]

Thanks guys, thats what I thought wanted to confirm before I ruined it.

[Doc]

If I may...the only concern I have for the thing being on/off in the exhaust is if you live in a swamp like Florida... I have noticed a huge build up of mositure in the exhaust after the car sits all night in the garage. I assume it would be worse outside. The concern is for the ceramic pump cell of the sensor. Hot ceramic + mositure + no exhaust flow (like in btw logging/tuning or going key on first thing in the morning without startup)= cracked pump cell Not to be an alarmist but it has happened to me. Just another reason to get a RR. No need to be key on to write to the RR.