Edge Insight EGT Probe Issue

[jd4010]

I've had an Edge Insight for about 2 years now....and LOVE IT! Few weeks ago, I purchased and installed the EGT probe....and on a trip just last weekend, it worked well. Got home Sunday, parked the truck and today when I got back in the truck, the Edge Insight wouldn't power up.

Checked the OBDII fuse...all fine (and cigar lighter worked too). Unplugged and replugged back in the Edge Insight....nothing. So, I unplugged the EGT probe wire and poof....it comes back on. Plug it back it, and it goes off.

So now I'm wondering....what is wrong? Can a probe go bad? Or is it my Insight that just doesn't like it anymore? I have checked and all the cabling is fine....no rubbed wires, etc.

Thoughts?

[2 stroker]

Sounds like the pyro looks like a call to edge.
2 stroker

[Evil Eye]

Mine was doing something similar, although mine is directly related to the heat of the CS. It's mounted on the windshield in the direct sunlight and it gets VERY hot so it turns itself off. I pointed my AC duct on it and it's been fine since. I would guess your issue is probably similar.

[skanj0]

Originally Posted by jd4010

I've had an Edge Insight for about 2 years now....and LOVE IT! Few weeks ago, I purchased and installed the EGT probe....and on a trip just last weekend, it worked well. Got home Sunday, parked the truck and today when I got back in the truck, the Edge Insight wouldn't power up.

Checked the OBDII fuse...all fine (and cigar lighter worked too). Unplugged and replugged back in the Edge Insight....nothing. So, I unplugged the EGT probe wire and poof....it comes back on. Plug it back it, and it goes off.

So now I'm wondering....what is wrong? Can a probe go bad? Or is it my Insight that just doesn't like it anymore? I have checked and all the cabling is fine....no rubbed wires, etc.

Thoughts?

Have you tried the recently released firmware update from EDGE? Prior to loading the update my CTS (with EAS and EGT probe) would randomly shutdown, and with no consistent pattern.

I originally sent the unit back to EDGE and they troubleshooted and found nothing. They returned it to me and the problem continued. I retuned the original unit for a second time and asked for a new unit. EDGE sent a new one, but the same periodic shutdowns continued until I recently loaded the firmware update. Since then no periodic shutdowns have occured (its been two weeks or so).

[Evil Eye]

Mine shut down on me twice over the past 2 days. Looks like when I press the enter button, it comes back online and stays online. I believe I have the newest firmware from about 2 weeks ago.

[jd4010]

Originally Posted by Evil Eye

Mine shut down on me twice over the past 2 days. Looks like when I press the enter button, it comes back online and stays online. I believe I have the newest firmware from about 2 weeks ago.

I called Tech Support and worked with Edge....appears to be the EGT probe has gone bad. When removed from the manifold, it works fine. But as soon as it is installed (grounded), the Insight monitor won't come on.

Was VERY impressed with their tech support line! They are sending me a replacement probe at no charge provided I return the failed one within 30 days. Good to see that there are a few reputable companies left that stand behind their products.

[Galaxie]

Good to hear they took care of you!

[Evil Eye]

Originally Posted by jd4010

I called Tech Support and worked with Edge....appears to be the EGT probe has gone bad. When removed from the manifold, it works fine. But as soon as it is installed (grounded), the Insight monitor won't come on.

Was VERY impressed with their tech support line! They are sending me a replacement probe at no charge provided I return the failed one within 30 days. Good to see that there are a few reputable companies left that stand behind their products.

Glad to hear it. I wonder if my problem is similar, although just pressing the enter button (I have the CS) seems to bring it back to life.

[BIGBILL105 45]

Thread kinda had me worried as I'm about to install my egt probe for my CS probably this week.

[dazdillenger]

Edge has awesome customer service. Some of the best in the industry.