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Post by tsimi on Aug 17, 2015 7:14:48 GMT -5
Thanks Elektrey ! Cable (extended to 1.5m) and display are on their way. I hope everything will work. China stuff is not always reliable. *fingerscrossed*
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Aug 17, 2015 20:15:48 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 20:15:48 GMT -5
My only concern with this is the meter itself. It may be not be weatherproof. Of course, for this kind of money, we can easily make it weatherproof.
Bill
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Aug 17, 2015 20:26:44 GMT -5
Post by tsimi on Aug 17, 2015 20:26:44 GMT -5
My only concern with this is the meter itself. It may be not be weatherproof. Of course, for this kind of money, we can easily make it weatherproof. Bill Yeah, that is another issue with cheapo Chinese stuff, they are not waterproof. I don't drive the Scooter when it is raining or snowing so I don't really mind if it isn't waterproof.
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Aug 17, 2015 21:03:15 GMT -5
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Post by Elektrey on Aug 17, 2015 21:03:15 GMT -5
no def not weatherproof. Has exposed PCB in some slots on the plastic housing.
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Aug 18, 2015 6:54:25 GMT -5
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Post by iwiketuddlz on Aug 18, 2015 6:54:25 GMT -5
Hope you have better luck than me.... My trail tech water temp gage just stopped working!!! Ugh I haven't had it long either maybe a few months ....... Haven't looked it over yet but just saying be careful when installing to not pull on any of the weak wiring and stuff!!!!
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Aug 18, 2015 10:36:17 GMT -5
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Post by tsimi on Aug 18, 2015 10:36:17 GMT -5
Sorry to hear. Yeah, thanks i'll try to be careful. Is the battery of your trailtech just down or is it a different problem?
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Aug 18, 2015 13:46:40 GMT -5
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Post by iwiketuddlz on Aug 18, 2015 13:46:40 GMT -5
Well I think my wire is messed up!!! It will read odd temps then randomly none at all!!! It just started today to I will look at it after work.... Darn It....my luck once again
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Aug 18, 2015 20:21:18 GMT -5
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Post by iwiketuddlz on Aug 18, 2015 20:21:18 GMT -5
Ha found the culprit!!! I have a pinched sensor wire!!! Looks like I'll be buying a new water sensor ...sigh
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Aug 19, 2015 2:19:05 GMT -5
Post by tsimi on Aug 19, 2015 2:19:05 GMT -5
Ha found the culprit!!! I have a pinched sensor wire!!! Looks like I'll be buying a new water sensor ...sigh At least you found the culprit! Congratulations! Lucky it was not the display.
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Aug 19, 2015 4:34:05 GMT -5
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Post by iwiketuddlz on Aug 19, 2015 4:34:05 GMT -5
Yea very lucky man I tell ya the wiring is very sensitive/weak ,,, such a small gage wire and all ,,, again be careful this mistake is gona cost me $30 for a replacement sensor!!!.. I jerry rigged it with a zip tie for the moment and it works great!!! Woot
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Aug 23, 2015 4:58:18 GMT -5
Post by tsimi on Aug 23, 2015 4:58:18 GMT -5
I got my Chinese CHT Temp. gauge today. It took me longer then I thought to get the basic wiring together. Also encountered a problem (see pictures below) While I was testing the wiring and the display I might have drained the battery and now it seems to be almost empty or very, very weak. The battery is 3 years old and was recharged about a month ago. I need to replace it anyway but I need to do more research since I might need a larger one, if that is even possible, or I have to look for another power source besides the battery to power my tachometer and temp gauge since both use 12V I think the regular size battery just won't keep up anymore. Another issue is that the display won't turn on/off when once connected. You need to add a switch to the - wire to be able to turn it off otherwise you might end up like me, with a empty/weak battery. I ordered the sensor with the 1.5 meter custom extension which was not necessary. You have to anyway create the opposite side connector to be able to attach to the display and there you can use cables as long you like. But I guess longer is still better then too short. At this point I still have no idea how to mount that thing. The last image shows the scooter with a just started engine and it says 139F. Is that about right? So here are some pics; UnboxedConnections close up Display Test Spark plug preparation, removal of the washerSwitch Spark plug hole CylinderCylinder air cover, size problemReworked air coverSpark plug & Sensor settingRunning test
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Post by 190mech on Aug 23, 2015 5:54:00 GMT -5
Ya need to make a rubber seal to cover the big hole around the spark plug now or you'll lose a lot of cooling air flow over the cylinder,"the path of least resistance"!!
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Aug 23, 2015 6:01:14 GMT -5
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Post by tsimi on Aug 23, 2015 6:01:14 GMT -5
Thanks for pointing that out. That is just a temporary solution. I will get a new cover soon and then i will just cut out the part where the sensor sits.
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Aug 23, 2015 7:49:53 GMT -5
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Post by iwiketuddlz on Aug 23, 2015 7:49:53 GMT -5
Vedy nice job bro!!! Should work like a champ eh??
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Aug 23, 2015 7:58:39 GMT -5
Post by tsimi on Aug 23, 2015 7:58:39 GMT -5
Thank you! I just ordered a new battery and I hope that then it will run a bit longer. Gonna buy another/different switch tomorrow and evtl. some material for mounting.
Still not sure if the sensor and display work correctly yet, so if anyone could confirm that a cold, just started engine is about 139F that would be great.
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