DIY non invasive temperature gauge probe placement ideas...

nigelgibson · Post by **nigelgibson** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 5:15 pm

Any sparkys out there tell me if this sensor wire can be extended [ if so with which size wire ] without impeding performance of unit?

Post by **g8dhe** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:06 pm

Provided its not a Thermocouple type sensor but is a Thermistor or other electronic type sensor then no problem in extending the wires nothing special required, other than making sure the insulation can withstand the heat of the engine bay. Even if its is a Thermocouple type it can be extended but just need to be a little careful in making sure that you use identical type of wire for both connections - however is unlikely to be a thermocouple anyway (just covering the possibility!).

Size of wire same as on the unit already, its not taking any massive current at all so can be quite thin, but best to use automotive wiring cable that can withstand the heat and abrasion.

jaylee · Post by **jaylee** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:15 pm

nigelgibson wrote:Any sparkys out there tell me if this sensor wire can be extended [ if so with which size wire ] without impeding performance of unit?

What about some 24 gauge speaker wire??? Keep the solder joint V tidy & to a minimum.. (No big blobs.)

Just an idea! Where's Geoff...

Just as i was posting... Nice one Geoff!!

jaylee · Post by **jaylee** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:19 pm

It is a Thermistor probe!

nigelgibson · Post by **nigelgibson** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:46 pm

Thanks guys , if mr . chinaman doesn't come up with a longer wire i'm going to extend it , although having since seen a unit that matches the voltmeter i might just buy that and tell 'im he can have his back for having the cheek to ask $4 for something i've already paid for !!

rhino-wayne · Post by **rhino-wayne** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:44 am

Hi again all,
received my gauge today...will try to fit later

anyway the feebay seller has a has a manual down load available here http://www.sure-electronics.net/download/

which answers most questions, eg how to change 'C-'F, cable type, wiring method etc

rhino-wayne · Post by **rhino-wayne** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:48 am

code/model : ME-SP333

jaylee · Post by **jaylee** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 12:29 pm

Cheers R Wayne, That PDF down load helps me out with setting up the second sensor probe i'm currently in the middle of fitting....

tonnee · Post by **tonnee** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:35 pm

I too have one of these digital gauges, bought a few weeks ago and fitted it last week into the dash and routed the probe to under the bonnet ready for attaching to the cooling system, I was just going to jubilee clip it to one of the metal cooling pipes under the bonnet, which would be the best one to use?

Cheers

Tony

jaylee · Post by **jaylee** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:22 pm

It's a fiddle, but the general consensus seems to be here Tony..

On the top hose stub...

Works fer me!!

widdowson2008 · Post by **widdowson2008** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:29 pm

tonnee wrote:I too have one of these digital gauges, bought a few weeks ago and fitted it last week into the dash and routed the probe to under the bonnet ready for attaching to the cooling system, I was just going to jubilee clip it to one of the metal cooling pipes under the bonnet, which would be the best one to use?
Cheers
Tony

Hi Tony
Depends on what you want to look at. Different folk want to look at different things.
Speaking for myself (and a few others), the top hose is a good place to fasten it, ideally as near to the head as you can get it. Mine's fixed to the metal stub coming out of the head. Bitch to get to, but well worth the effort. (edit: see Jaylee post)
This temperature will reflect quite closely what the thermostat is doing. It is also the highest temperature the coolant will ever get.

Jaylee beat me to it.

...Toooo fast Jamie

tonnee · Post by **tonnee** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:33 pm

Cheers Guys, I shall try and route it to there tonight then and post some pics up once done

widdowson2008 · Post by **widdowson2008** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:29 pm

Look forward to seeing pics. Would be nice if you could post some data for comparison once you get up and running.
All Bongos are individual and will give slightly different readings, but the general layout will be similar.

tonnee · Post by **tonnee** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:31 pm

Will do, at the moment my temp gauge doesnt register while driving but goes up to just under half when stopped

But will def put some reading up tomorrow once its in place

jaylee · Post by **jaylee** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:38 pm

tonnee wrote:Will do, at the moment my temp gauge doesnt register while driving but goes up to just under half when stopped

But will def put some reading up tomorrow once its in place

Unmodified fitted Mazda temp gauge??

This link could be connected?? http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =3&t=51076

Yep i got my tinternet back Steve!!

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