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Jamie
16th November 2006, 20:05
Having had a good read of the handbook....it seems to inicate that if you have the optional message centre...then the car should recieve Traffic Master updates? has anyone got Traffic Master up and running or did it die with MGR ?

Jamie
Tootall
16th November 2006, 20:44
Traffic master is still working in my ZTT.
Kandyman
16th November 2006, 20:46
Hi Biker,

A lot of us have fitted the traffic master in the last few months, we did have a long thread about it on .org.

We have a tech sheet for fitting instructions and all the part numbers, shout if you need any thing.
Jamie
16th November 2006, 20:48
Hi Biker,

A lot of us have fitted the traffic master in the last few months, we did have a long thread about it on .org.

We have a tech sheet for fitting instructions and all the part numbers, shout if you need any thing.


its not standard with the message centre?

if not I think I will order the bits so long as they are not too pricey?

any help appreciated.

Cheers

Jamie
Jamie
16th November 2006, 20:49
Traffic master is still working in my ZTT.

How do you know if its fitted? what do you press or is it Automatic?
JP53
16th November 2006, 20:51
How do you know if its fitted? what do you press or is it Automatic?

It's automatic, you will get the word TRAFFICMASTER come up on your driver info screen when you turn on the ignition. John.
Raistlin
16th November 2006, 21:15
its not standard with the message centre?

if not I think I will order the bits so long as they are not too pricey?

any help appreciated.

Cheers

Jamie

Worth pulling your instrument pack out first to make sure the bits are not already there but not connected.

Otherwise, about £60 from Rimmer Bros
Keith
16th November 2006, 22:51
:iagree:Wot

Pull the clocks out and have a pog, you might have it all or at least the lead in place
JohnFol
17th November 2006, 07:26
... or try your local dealer. They are still around.
Jamie
17th November 2006, 09:59
:iagree:Wot

Pull the clocks out and have a pog, you might have it all or at least the lead in place


Keith you make it sound easy...is it?

what bits am I looking for?

Removing the clocks......steering wheel off, instrument binacle out?
Jamie
17th November 2006, 20:15
Keith you make it sound easy...is it?

what bits am I looking for?

Removing the clocks......steering wheel off, instrument binacle out?

Any helpers on this one....what am I looking for?

Jamie
Mike
17th November 2006, 20:18
Jamie,

There is a how to around that iirc Keith did on .org I'll have a look.............
Mike
17th November 2006, 20:19
http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=146453&highlight=TMC

;)
Keith
17th November 2006, 20:25
No need Mike
Jamie sorry had to do some real work this week!

look at the data sheet
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/datasheets/tid027.pdf

Pull your cluster out and check if you have the little harness as shown on page 3 if you do then you just need the receiver (what year is your car 2004 on may have it but not connected)

If no cable then you need the receiver and cable and scotch locks if you like those things I spliced and soldered mine, much better

part numbers in the pdf
Christopher
17th November 2006, 20:28
To recap, the parts you need are:

A) If you have the ECU, check for the pre-wired block connector

B) If you don't have the ECU, you need
1 - XVS000030 ECU Traffic Alert Unit
1 - M6 / 10mm nut (I think this is the right size)

C) If you don't have the block connector you need
1 - YMQ003000 Harness Link
2 - YPC116330 IDC Connector
Insulating tape / knife

D) If your pin 10 is already preconnected you need another
1 - YPC116330 IDC Connector
Mike
17th November 2006, 21:07
My Apologies to Lovel who I should have credited as he kicked this retro fit off :)
Jamie
19th November 2006, 13:52
My Apologies to Lovel who I should have credited as he kicked this retro fit off :)

Thanks everyone....I am going to give it a go next week when I get back from Oxford.

Jamie
DeeCee
21st November 2006, 13:48
Very simple installation.

Ordered ECU from Rimmers 11am, received 10am next day, fitted by 10:30am.
....Had previously checked connection/ wiring already factory fitted.

Removing the clocks.....
leave steering wheel on, tilt down, remove two top trim screws, pull top trim off, remove one screw holding instrument panel in place, ease panel out.
pondweed
19th January 2007, 10:15
which Law is it that supports that when you've retrofitted Trafficmaster, the roads are always completely clear wherever you go so that you cant actually look at anything more stimulating than an occasional empty dairylea triangle?
David3807
19th January 2007, 10:53
which Law is it that supports that when you've retrofitted Trafficmaster, the roads are always completely clear wherever you go so that you cant actually look at anything more stimulating than an occasional empty dairylea triangle?

Its about two paragraphs away from the regulations on rain or pidgeons and a freshly washed and polished car.:)
Kandyman
19th January 2007, 14:36
If you want to see the TM working then you should come and move near me, every time i turn the car on in my drive i get 2 alerts as i am halfway between blackwall tunnel and Dartford Tunnel.
Daniel Sheard
19th January 2007, 16:32
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GreyGhost
19th January 2007, 17:56
Ebay item 180076327165 - someone's spotted a way of making a profit!

That'll be Doctor Dave if I'm not mistaken. :)
Ken
19th January 2007, 18:02
That'll be Doctor Dave if I'm not mistaken. :)

You are not mistaken Ghost :lol:
Christopher
19th January 2007, 18:22
:SHOCKED:£82.50!!!! :SHOCKED:so much for doing a service for your MG Rover colleagues ....!!!!
Tootall
19th January 2007, 18:24
That'll be Doctor Dave if I'm not mistaken. :)

AKA 'Gas Axe' as well ;)