Turbo Timers

helen&tony · Post by **helen&tony** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:07 pm

Not a new topic, I Know, but does anyone have any recommendations on a good model, easy to fit , and where to buy etc.
Any advice appreciated
Cheers
Helen

pippin · Post by **pippin** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:56 pm

Previous discussion centred on the fact that it is illegal when on the public highway to leave the engine running if the driver is not in command of the vehicle.

The definition of public highway is surprisingly wide.

There must be a mountain of gash turbotimers somewhere as they are usually removed for SVA/ESVA purposes.

helen&tony · Post by **helen&tony** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:37 pm

Hi
The laws over here seem to be stricter on some things like drink drive, radar detectors are HIGHLY illegal etc., but I've no idea about the turbo timers....I'll ask later....I want one for use when I leave the car in the yard when I come home from shopping....no prob....the car's locked behind 7 foot steel gates, so I doubt the Highway definition applies. The police rules here seem to be : if your'e comitting a crime, they'll have you, otherwise, life generally is far more laid back...just a case of asking after I've fitted it (standard equipment, etc.)
Cheers
Helen

Ralph · Post by **Ralph** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:30 pm

Unless you come right off a very fast road and right into
your parking place why would you want one? Diesels don't
in general get the turbo hot enough to cook the oil and
modern oil takes some cooking.

helen&tony · Post by **helen&tony** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:48 pm

Hi
Well...without going into the oil issue, i'd just like a "fingers crossed" device....to add to the others I have

Cheers
Helen

madmile · Post by **madmile** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:01 pm

I must admit I am with Ralph on this one - high performance sports car yes, but diesel bongo - not worth it in my opinion.

scanner · Post by **scanner** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:18 pm

Yep - diesel must be very cheap over there if you can afford to waste it like that.

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:21 pm

Think of all the other yummy things you can divert the time, money and energy into doing instead (with the Bongo dear, with the Bongo!)

Post by **Bob** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:43 pm

If you arrive home from a high speed shopping run and land in a secure yard why not just leave the Bongo idling while you unload said shopping then switch off? The timer is almost certainly legal but un-necessary. But if you want one fit it.

scanner · Post by **scanner** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:03 am

s I say, it's just a fingers crossed thing

why not just leave the Bongo idling while you unload said shopping then switch off?

it just doesn't do anything the key doesn't do easier and cheaper.

Why add another thing to go wrong into the electrical system?

trevd01 · Post by **trevd01** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:59 pm

Thread split, section on 3 wheelers moved to 'off msg'

clogger · Post by **clogger** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:34 pm

loads of them about
ebay etc

i have one in mine must admit it is only novelty value to show someone
keys in hand, engine is still running how amusing

they are easy enough to fit though
4 or 5 wires if i remember rightly
12 v live , 12v switched live, (ie ignition on) , earth , engine start/stop(all located in the ignition wires) and one to the handbrake light switch as they will only work if the handbrake is on(or meant to)

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 3:41 pm

The one that really tempted me was the timer that allowed you to start the Bongo using the keyless remote. I had visions of standing at my bedroom window in my underpants on a freezing morning (scary folks) and zapping the Bongo into life, heater blower already set to max, and coming out to it 10 mins later all warmed up and windows defrosted.

Nice

helen&tony · Post by **helen&tony** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 9:00 am

Hi Clogger
I've seen them on e-bay...is there any particular "Best Buy"
Mike...I like that idea, too, but I don't think it would turn on and wait for the glowplug light to go out.
Cheers
Helen

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:33 am

I think the glowplug thing was debated and some thought it was possible as the system allows a delay after pressing 'start'. I'd investigate more before writing it off