Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 6360
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Re: Temp Gauge Warning Sound...
Sorry Dave,
The temp sensor is a variable resistance unit which connects into the ECU and the combination meter (dash guages) and feeds a variable voltage to the temp guage.
The overtemp light is part of the temperature mater and not from an on/off switch anywhere.
I would expect that it might be possible to find the track on the circuit board of the dash guages for the overtemp light and then power a small buzzer from it but I would say it would not be easy with my experience in modifying the dash guages for my 4WD Torque display bargraph.
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
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19/Sep/2008, 5:23 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Temp Gauge Warning Sound...
I haven't seen the buzzer sound to accompany the engine check light or overheating in any car before, but I find it impossible to miss the huge and flashing check engine light which would come-on when your car overheats, not to mention the fact that I always keep an eye on the temp guage under heavy load and hot weather conditions.
You'd have to ignore the temp guage warnings and flashing dash lights completely to cause a blown head gasket due to overheating, as it is not a matter of minutes for this to happen.
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19/Sep/2008, 6:29 pm
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cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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Re: Temp Gauge Warning Sound...
Hey guys
I have recently seen in an auto parts catalogue a temperature warning device.
It cost about $130 and gives an LCD display of temp and emits a warning sound when the coolant gets low. All you got to do is connect 1 wire to somewhere on the radiator.
I'll keep an eye out and if I find it I'll let you guys know.
Tony
Last edited by cooch t31, 19/Sep/2008, 7:50 pm
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19/Sep/2008, 7:49 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Temp Gauge Warning Sound...
Good info guys.
Glenn, the one you mentioned is selling on eBay for $149 (free postage)
The installation instructions can be found HERE
Last edited by jalalski, 19/Sep/2008, 7:58 pm
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19/Sep/2008, 7:56 pm
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