I-bus coolant temperature gauge - Page 7

Gman2 · 15th March 2009, 07:15

This is spot on! Count me in for two assembled when ready - but I'll take one initially as don't want appear to be greedy! All silver linings have a cloud though - where am I going to be me cuppa now

magranville · 15th March 2009, 07:51

No more driving in coolant temp diagnostic mode!

For someone with very basic car skills (weekly check type stuff) how easy would this be to fit in its 'made up and tested' package? If there is no one nearby to fit the kit, a pictorial 'idiots' guide from one of the more skilled members would be very useful.

Gman2 · 15th March 2009, 13:38

Good idea as car electronic type stuff is a mystery to me tbh

. Hans - any ideas how long this may take to fit?

magranville · 15th March 2009, 16:52

Please forgive my ignorance but would the temp. ranges/limits mentioned in this thread for the i-bus be suitable for all engine types? I ask as I am a paranoid owner of a 1.8t. What is the danger range of temps for this engine?

Thanks

Marcus

T-Cut · 15th March 2009, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by magranville

Please forgive my ignorance but would the temp. ranges/limits mentioned in this thread for the i-bus be suitable for all engine types? I ask as I am a paranoid owner of a 1.8t. What is the danger range of temps for this engine?

The warning points are the same for all models, so this gizmo is perfect for the 1.8T as well as the other petrols and the diesel.

hans.schaaper · 16th March 2009, 20:21

I ended up ordering 50 small boxes 180 x 115 x 27 mm that will fit a standard mailbox.
This way postage to the UK and most of Europe amounts to 4 euro only.
Registered mail is 8 euro if you so prefer.

To add it all up including package and postage.

Option 1. DIY kit - standard mail 41 euro.
Option 2. DIY kit - registered mail 45 euro.
Option 3. Assembled tested - standard mail 49 euro.
Option 4. Assembled tested - registered mail 53 euro.

On second thought I prefer you order by email to my normal email address.
Please specify the length of ribbon cable you want and of course your shipping address.

My email address is: [email protected] which is also my paypal account.

Hans

justmicky · 16th March 2009, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by hans.schaaper

I ended up ordering 50 small boxes 180 x 115 x 27 mm that will fit a standard mailbox.
This way postage to the UK and most of Europe amounts to 4 euro only.
Registered mail is 8 euro if you so prefer.

To add it all up including package and postage.

Option 1. DIY kit - standard mail 41 euro.
Option 2. DIY kit - registered mail 45 euro.
Option 3. Assembled tested - standard mail 49 euro.
Option 4. Assembled tested - registered mail 53 euro.

On second thought I prefer you order by email to my normal email address.
Please specify the length of ribbon cable you want and of course your shipping address.

My email address is: [email protected] which is also my paypal account.

Hans

Hi Hans,
How would we know how much ribbon cable we will need? If its something you have to measure up,I cannot get at my car for another 3 weeks so any suggestions
Regards

hans.schaaper · 16th March 2009, 20:53

It all depends on the separation you envisage between the actual display and where you plan to mount the electronics circuit board.
This is the main reason why I kept the two separate.
Have a look at the pictures in previous posts.
I mounted both in the unused driver side cupholder so a short cable is sufficient.
You can assemble the cable yourself using a small vice.
Cut the cable to the required length and press the connectors on.

Hans

justmicky · 16th March 2009, 20:58

Okay thanks Hans.

T-Cut · 16th March 2009, 20:59

Hello Hans,
How does the circuit board connect to the I-Bus? Is there a spare connector for this or do we have to get behind the instruments?
I guess you'll include detailed instructions, but I was wondering. Many thanks for your efforts.

TC

16th March 2009, 20:21	#66
hans.schaaper Avid contributor rover 75 2.5 V6 auto Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alkmaar Posts: 197 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	package and postage I ended up ordering 50 small boxes 180 x 115 x 27 mm that will fit a standard mailbox. This way postage to the UK and most of Europe amounts to 4 euro only. Registered mail is 8 euro if you so prefer. To add it all up including package and postage. Option 1. DIY kit - standard mail 41 euro. Option 2. DIY kit - registered mail 45 euro. Option 3. Assembled tested - standard mail 49 euro. Option 4. Assembled tested - registered mail 53 euro. On second thought I prefer you order by email to my normal email address. Please specify the length of ribbon cable you want and of course your shipping address. My email address is: [email protected] which is also my paypal account. Hans

16th March 2009, 20:53	#68
hans.schaaper Avid contributor rover 75 2.5 V6 auto Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alkmaar Posts: 197 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	length of ribbon cable It all depends on the separation you envisage between the actual display and where you plan to mount the electronics circuit board. This is the main reason why I kept the two separate. Have a look at the pictures in previous posts. I mounted both in the unused driver side cupholder so a short cable is sufficient. You can assemble the cable yourself using a small vice. Cut the cable to the required length and press the connectors on. Hans

15th March 2009, 07:15	#61
Gman2 Posted a thing or two ZTT+ 1.8T, mgf 1.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 28 Thanked 65 Times in 42 Posts	This is spot on! Count me in for two assembled when ready - but I'll take one initially as don't want appear to be greedy! All silver linings have a cloud though - where am I going to be me cuppa now

15th March 2009, 07:51	#62
magranville Regular poster Rover 75 1.8t Contemporary SE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: near Plymouth Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No more driving in coolant temp diagnostic mode! For someone with very basic car skills (weekly check type stuff) how easy would this be to fit in its 'made up and tested' package? If there is no one nearby to fit the kit, a pictorial 'idiots' guide from one of the more skilled members would be very useful.

15th March 2009, 13:38	#63
Gman2 Posted a thing or two ZTT+ 1.8T, mgf 1.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 28 Thanked 65 Times in 42 Posts	Good idea as car electronic type stuff is a mystery to me tbh . Hans - any ideas how long this may take to fit?

15th March 2009, 16:52	#64
magranville Regular poster Rover 75 1.8t Contemporary SE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: near Plymouth Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Please forgive my ignorance but would the temp. ranges/limits mentioned in this thread for the i-bus be suitable for all engine types? I ask as I am a paranoid owner of a 1.8t. What is the danger range of temps for this engine? Thanks Marcus

16th March 2009, 20:58	#69
justmicky I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 Club SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: north west Posts: 2,160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Okay thanks Hans.

16th March 2009, 20:59	#70
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Hello Hans, How does the circuit board connect to the I-Bus? Is there a spare connector for this or do we have to get behind the instruments? I guess you'll include detailed instructions, but I was wondering. Many thanks for your efforts. TC