Oxnard 244gl +ti project thread - Page 9

yamahapro · 06-27-2009, 08:57 PM

getting my refund from the struts now and ill order them from fcp. I ordered firewall braces for my car FINALLY! im so stoked. and I got my new voltmeter in!!

Texas240 · 06-29-2009, 02:49 PM

did you have any problems with your water temp. gauge and finding the right ohm range?

yamahapro · 06-29-2009, 02:54 PM

I havent figured it out yet but as soon as i do i am ordering new gauge backgrounds. this is what it will look like

SlowRide · 06-29-2009, 03:08 PM

You are aware that if you have not bypassed the temperature compensation board in the cluster, that the reading you see on the stock temp gauge is not the actual temperature of the coolant, right?

2fast242gt · 06-29-2009, 03:10 PM

im sure he isnt aware of that.

SlowRide · 06-29-2009, 03:14 PM

Look close, what does it say?

OldSchoolEuro · 06-29-2009, 03:17 PM

Lol. Volvo gauges....Designed to deceive the driver.

SlowRide · 06-29-2009, 03:19 PM

Just get an adapter, run the smaller vdo sensor to an actual gauge, and watch your temp climb when you get to a stoplight in real time.

Sir Psycho · 06-29-2009, 03:27 PM

You reset the odometer???

SlowRide · 06-29-2009, 03:38 PM

I just noticed, your voltage is really low (I'm assuming your engine is not on).

yamahapro · 06-29-2009, 03:41 PM

ya engine isnt on and yes i did reset it.

Now what do u mean compensator board?

OldSchoolEuro · 06-29-2009, 03:43 PM

There's a compensator board that is in your instrument cluster that is designed to decieve you of the coolant temp. Take that compensator board out and jump the first and third lead together. That will give you the ACTUAL temperature of your coolant.

Texas240 · 06-29-2009, 04:31 PM

And what about the ohm readying for the temp. gauge...?

yamahapro · 06-29-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas240

And what about the ohm readying for the temp. gauge...?

what does that mean?

and have you guys taken the board out of yours?

OldSchoolEuro · 06-29-2009, 04:56 PM

Yes thats why we are telling you to do the same.

yamahapro · 06-29-2009, 05:06 PM

ok so if i take the water temp gauge out it will be there and i can take a picture to make sure?

OldSchoolEuro · 06-29-2009, 05:14 PM

Okay this is what you do.

1. Take your instrument cluster completely out
2. Unscrew the screws on the back of the cluster so that you can remove the circuit board and gauges in one piece.
3. There will be the compensation board sitting under the water and fuel gauges. It is about 4 inches long and held in by two clips on each side.
4. Once you have take that out you will see 4 leads sticking out of the circuit board.
5. Get a piece of wire and solder leads 1 and 3 together.
6. Reassemble.
7. Check out porn and whack off afterwards for a job well done.

toms_elleck · 06-29-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSchoolEuro

Okay this is what you do.

1. Take your instrument cluster completely out
2. Unscrew the screws on the back of the cluster so that you can remove the circuit board and gauges in one piece.
3. There will be the compensation board sitting under the water and fuel gauges. It is about 4 inches long and held in by two clips on each side.
4. Once you have take that out you will see 4 leads sticking out of the circuit board.
5. Get a piece of wire and solder leads 1 and 3 together.
6. Reassemble.
7. Check out porn and whack off afterwards for a job well done.

I just skipped straight to step 7.

OldSchoolEuro · 06-29-2009, 05:20 PM

So did I. Steps 1-6 are optional.

Texas240 · 06-29-2009, 05:38 PM

I whacked off while doing steps 1-6

yamahapro · 06-29-2009, 05:53 PM

so there is no cutting just soldering together? how much will the gauge move after?

OldSchoolEuro · 06-29-2009, 05:59 PM

What do you mean how much will it move? It will give you the ACTUAL temperature. Instead of being deceived because of that compensation board.

Texas240 · 06-29-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSchoolEuro

What do you mean how much will it move? It will give you the ACTUAL temperature. Instead of being deceived because of that compensation board.

after I circumsized my compensation board I see readings from slightly lower then center to slightly under red.. Also be aware that the temp guage on the 240 can be deceiving and go bad like mine bight be..

yamahapro · 06-29-2009, 06:26 PM

what do i do from here

toms_elleck · 06-29-2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yamahapro

what do i do from here

From here, go back and read the damn STEP BY STEP directions that were already posted for you.

06-29-2009, 02:49 PM	#202
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06-29-2009, 03:08 PM	#204
SlowRide Cold War Crumple Zones Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: FLORI-DERP	You are aware that if you have not bypassed the temperature compensation board in the cluster, that the reading you see on the stock temp gauge is not the actual temperature of the coolant, right? __________________ - Justin 1980 242 DL 240 Junk for Sale Feedback

06-29-2009, 03:10 PM	#205
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06-29-2009, 03:27 PM	#209
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06-27-2009, 08:57 PM	#201
yamahapro Turbonetics power! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oxnard	getting my refund from the struts now and ill order them from fcp. I ordered firewall braces for my car FINALLY! im so stoked. and I got my new voltmeter in!!

06-29-2009, 02:54 PM	#203
yamahapro Turbonetics power! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oxnard	I havent figured it out yet but as soon as i do i am ordering new gauge backgrounds. this is what it will look like

06-29-2009, 03:14 PM	#206
SlowRide Cold War Crumple Zones Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: FLORI-DERP	Look close, what does it say?

06-29-2009, 03:17 PM	#207
OldSchoolEuro Board Member Join Date: Oct 2005	Lol. Volvo gauges....Designed to deceive the driver.

06-29-2009, 03:19 PM	#208
SlowRide Cold War Crumple Zones Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: FLORI-DERP	Just get an adapter, run the smaller vdo sensor to an actual gauge, and watch your temp climb when you get to a stoplight in real time.

06-29-2009, 03:38 PM	#210
SlowRide Cold War Crumple Zones Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: FLORI-DERP	I just noticed, your voltage is really low (I'm assuming your engine is not on).

06-29-2009, 03:41 PM	#211
yamahapro Turbonetics power! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oxnard	ya engine isnt on and yes i did reset it. Now what do u mean compensator board?

06-29-2009, 03:43 PM	#212
OldSchoolEuro Board Member Join Date: Oct 2005	There's a compensator board that is in your instrument cluster that is designed to decieve you of the coolant temp. Take that compensator board out and jump the first and third lead together. That will give you the ACTUAL temperature of your coolant.

06-29-2009, 04:31 PM	#213
Texas240 Prius Owner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas, TX	And what about the ohm readying for the temp. gauge...?

06-29-2009, 04:56 PM	#215
OldSchoolEuro Board Member Join Date: Oct 2005	Yes thats why we are telling you to do the same.

06-29-2009, 05:06 PM	#216
yamahapro Turbonetics power! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oxnard	ok so if i take the water temp gauge out it will be there and i can take a picture to make sure?

06-29-2009, 05:14 PM	#217
OldSchoolEuro Board Member Join Date: Oct 2005	Okay this is what you do. 1. Take your instrument cluster completely out 2. Unscrew the screws on the back of the cluster so that you can remove the circuit board and gauges in one piece. 3. There will be the compensation board sitting under the water and fuel gauges. It is about 4 inches long and held in by two clips on each side. 4. Once you have take that out you will see 4 leads sticking out of the circuit board. 5. Get a piece of wire and solder leads 1 and 3 together. 6. Reassemble. 7. Check out porn and whack off afterwards for a job well done.

06-29-2009, 05:20 PM	#219
OldSchoolEuro Board Member Join Date: Oct 2005	So did I. Steps 1-6 are optional.

06-29-2009, 05:38 PM	#220
Texas240 Prius Owner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas, TX	I whacked off while doing steps 1-6

06-29-2009, 05:53 PM	#221
yamahapro Turbonetics power! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oxnard	so there is no cutting just soldering together? how much will the gauge move after?

06-29-2009, 05:59 PM	#222
OldSchoolEuro Board Member Join Date: Oct 2005	What do you mean how much will it move? It will give you the ACTUAL temperature. Instead of being deceived because of that compensation board.

06-29-2009, 06:26 PM	#224
yamahapro Turbonetics power! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oxnard	what do i do from here