cowasaki
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I couldn't be bothered messing so stuck the original temp sender back in. I have the green sender and TD5 gauge in a box in the garage.
I couldn't be bothered messing so stuck the original temp sender back in. I have the green sender and TD5 gauge in a box in the garage.
cowasaki
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OK here is my thread:
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/td5-instrument-binnacle-raptor-dash-pod-246643.html
It was a year ago not 8 months.
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/td5-instrument-binnacle-raptor-dash-pod-246643.html
It was a year ago not 8 months.
Galvernisednuts
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All working ok temp sits just below half and doesn't waver with electrical loads etc
Rev counter is spot on too
Only issue is the common bulbs blown in the speedo, al order 2 and get them replaced
Rev counter is spot on too
Only issue is the common bulbs blown in the speedo, al order 2 and get them replaced
Galvernisednuts
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Cos mines a Tdci bulkhead I ran a new wire green/blue from the sender all the way to the plug that leads onto the gauge harness as on Tdci it isn't there it's ecu derived
Other than using a dt deutsch tech 12 pin connection plug (awesome quality) very secure join I found the whole job pretty simple just follow the online info
You gonna be sick of being told by everyone but check every pin is tight in the plugs, check all wires and then again
I would pay particular attention to the temp wires the earths and the wiring behind the dash
What if say you've disturbed a wire unrelated to the instruments when doing the mod
It's all I can think of mate
Other than using a dt deutsch tech 12 pin connection plug (awesome quality) very secure join I found the whole job pretty simple just follow the online info
You gonna be sick of being told by everyone but check every pin is tight in the plugs, check all wires and then again
I would pay particular attention to the temp wires the earths and the wiring behind the dash
What if say you've disturbed a wire unrelated to the instruments when doing the mod
It's all I can think of mate
MaxyMan
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Any idea what would happen if ran mine from sender straight to the gauge like you've done? Would it not just be the same as yours then?
Galvernisednuts
Active Member
Wire straight from sender to the speedo via harness then the other mod wire you add takes it speedo to temp sender
That's how mine is
That's how mine is
Galvernisednuts
Active Member
Only difference is the gauge reads slower and takes a few minutes more to warm up but once warm it sits spot on
Fuel gauge is steady and doesn't seem to waver like the Tdi one did
Fuel gauge is steady and doesn't seem to waver like the Tdi one did
Galvernisednuts
Active Member
My td5 gauge harness has all 3 earth wires linked and earthed on the steering column stay bolt
Have you kept the black 3 terminal plugs for each gauge ie are your connections correct on the gauge and not mixed up?
Have you kept the black 3 terminal plugs for each gauge ie are your connections correct on the gauge and not mixed up?
MaxyMan
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All my new td5 loom earths are to a point under the bonnet that is good, I'm thinking to give the temp gauge it's own new earth?
Galvernisednuts
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I just used 1mm2 8.75 amp PVC single core in correct colour from vehicle wiring products
MaxyMan
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:retro: you mentioned in the guide the gauge will not read correct if you wired the sender straight to the gauge, have you tried this? Does it read hotter/colder not function at all???
Trying to think if I can purchase a resistor or anything to wire in-line just to nudge the gauge to where it should be and function still?
Trying to think if I can purchase a resistor or anything to wire in-line just to nudge the gauge to where it should be and function still?
MaxyMan
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When i had no engine to chassis Earth the gauge sat in the right place when I had everything on so lights heater etc etc but it did change reading when I switched things off it would drop right down.
Now I've got good earths the gauge doesn't wander about but it's just reading colder (more resistance) why?
I need it so it has less resistance and reads higher..
How can I do this.
Sorry if this is dragging on,
Trying to think out loud and see if can think of somthing..
Now I've got good earths the gauge doesn't wander about but it's just reading colder (more resistance) why?
I need it so it has less resistance and reads higher..
How can I do this.
Sorry if this is dragging on,
Trying to think out loud and see if can think of somthing..
