Land Rover factory engineers...
#1
07-04-2014, 09:04 AM
Land Rover factory engineers...
Do they ever make presence on forums? At least, lurking?
Or they have prohibition from the corporation to put their spoons in our plate ?
Zero collaboration/knowledge sharing from them ?
Are they that much proud of themselves ?
I have something for them. Make the coolant thermometer accurate, with a scale on it, and add a couple of lines to the ECU program, to chime-announce the temperature reaching dangerous level, before the red light shows.
The chime sounds with less important events, why leave the audible warning for overtemperature out of functionality.
(No, I have zero overheating problems now)
Or they have prohibition from the corporation to put their spoons in our plate ?
Zero collaboration/knowledge sharing from them ?
Are they that much proud of themselves ?
I have something for them. Make the coolant thermometer accurate, with a scale on it, and add a couple of lines to the ECU program, to chime-announce the temperature reaching dangerous level, before the red light shows.
The chime sounds with less important events, why leave the audible warning for overtemperature out of functionality.
(No, I have zero overheating problems now)
#2
07-04-2014, 09:20 AM
Super Moderator
Yeah right
like they could figure out the internet
I have my suspicions about the accuracy of my thermostat itself. Not so much the 150-250 centerline in the gauge normal range, but the sender and reading.
Doing some experimenting, I have two separate mechanical thermostats on my truck at the moment. Neither the one pre-radiator or the one post radiator are at the temperature of my scan gauge. Both show lower.
A chime would be logical, though.
like they could figure out the internetI have my suspicions about the accuracy of my thermostat itself. Not so much the 150-250 centerline in the gauge normal range, but the sender and reading.
Doing some experimenting, I have two separate mechanical thermostats on my truck at the moment. Neither the one pre-radiator or the one post radiator are at the temperature of my scan gauge. Both show lower.
A chime would be logical, though.
#3
07-04-2014, 06:44 PM
Baja
Yeah right like they could figure out the internet
I have my suspicions about the accuracy of my thermostat itself. Not so much the 150-250 centerline in the gauge normal range, but the sender and reading.
Doing some experimenting, I have two separate mechanical thermostats on my truck at the moment. Neither the one pre-radiator or the one post radiator are at the temperature of my scan gauge. Both show lower.
A chime would be logical, though.
like they could figure out the internetI have my suspicions about the accuracy of my thermostat itself. Not so much the 150-250 centerline in the gauge normal range, but the sender and reading.
Doing some experimenting, I have two separate mechanical thermostats on my truck at the moment. Neither the one pre-radiator or the one post radiator are at the temperature of my scan gauge. Both show lower.
A chime would be logical, though.
It's a bit like the rover V8 engine.
You've gotta wear 'belt and braces' with all these engines or the bills mount up and keep coming.
#4
07-04-2014, 06:51 PM
Baja
Do they ever make presence on forums? At least, lurking?
Or they have prohibition from the corporation to put their spoons in our plate ?
Zero collaboration/knowledge sharing from them ?
Are they that much proud of themselves ?
I have something for them. Make the coolant thermometer accurate, with a scale on it, and add a couple of lines to the ECU program, to chime-announce the temperature reaching dangerous level, before the red light shows.
The chime sounds with less important events, why leave the audible warning for overtemperature out of functionality.
(No, I have zero overheating problems now)
Or they have prohibition from the corporation to put their spoons in our plate ?
Zero collaboration/knowledge sharing from them ?
Are they that much proud of themselves ?
I have something for them. Make the coolant thermometer accurate, with a scale on it, and add a couple of lines to the ECU program, to chime-announce the temperature reaching dangerous level, before the red light shows.
The chime sounds with less important events, why leave the audible warning for overtemperature out of functionality.
(No, I have zero overheating problems now)
#5
07-04-2014, 08:09 PM
#6
07-05-2014, 10:01 AM
Pro Wrench
As for Visible and Audible warning, my UltraGauge does exactly that for just a few bucks.
#7
07-05-2014, 04:20 PM
Baja
I've read on here a lot about many of you guys fitting the Ultragauge which seems to serve as a intant real time readout data scanner, but correct me if I'm wrong. My question is whether the Ultragauge is suitable for the TD5 D2 as the only fundamental difference is the engine. What does Ultragauge really give you in the way of real time usable data and alarms. I know SuperSport is a bit of a 'techie' and has used an Ultragauge for some time as does Savannah Buzz. Your comments and help would be invaluable.
#8
07-06-2014, 08:49 AM
Pro Wrench
I've read on here a lot about many of you guys fitting the Ultragauge which seems to serve as a intant real time readout data scanner, but correct me if I'm wrong. My question is whether the Ultragauge is suitable for the TD5 D2 as the only fundamental difference is the engine. What does Ultragauge really give you in the way of real time usable data and alarms. I know SuperSport is a bit of a 'techie' and has used an Ultragauge for some time as does Savannah Buzz. Your comments and help would be invaluable.
As far as which ones you might get on your Diesel, I have no idea, but I'm sure if you contacted www.Ultra-Gauge.com, they would probably have an idea for you.
I'll get back to you with what mine has in a bit.
www.Ultra-Gauge.com
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UltraGauge EM can display 76+ possible gauges*. Gauge selection is completely customizable. The actually gauges available are vehicle dependent. If your vehicle supports any of the gauges listed, then the gauge will be available for display by UltraGauge. UltraGauge currently does not support Manufacturer specific gauges such as Transmission temperature. Gauge % Engine Load Engine Coolant Temperature (ºF) Engine Coolant Temperature (ºC) Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 1 Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 1 Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 2 Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 2 Fuel Pressure (PSI) Fuel Pressure (kPa) Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP)(PSI) Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP)(kPa) RPM MPH KPH Timing Advance Intake Air Temperature (ºF) Intake Air Temperature (ºC) Mass Air Flow Sensor 1 (g/s) Absolute Throttle Position 1 % Bank 1 0xygen Sensor 1 Voltage*** Bank 1 0xygen Sensor 2 Voltage*** Bank 2 0xygen Sensor 1 Voltage*** Bank 2 0xygen Sensor 2 Voltage*** Run time since last start (hours:mins) Miles traveled with Check Engine Light On. Kilometers traveled with Check Engine Light On. Fuel Pressure (Diesel & Direct Injection) (PSI) Fuel Pressure (Diesel & Direct Injection) (10kPa) Bank 1 Wide 0xygen Sensor 1 Lambda (voltage based)*** Bank 1 Wide Oxygen Sensor 2 Lambda (voltage based)(UG Plus only)*** Bank 2 Wide 0xygen Sensor 1 Lambda (voltage based)*** Bank 2 Wide Oxygen Sensor 2 Lambda (voltage based)(UG Plus only)*** Bank 1 Wide 0xygen Sensor 1 Lambda (current based)(UG Plus only)*** Bank 1 Wide Oxygen Sensor 2 Lambda (current based)(UG Plus only)*** Bank 2 Wide 0xygen Sensor 1 Lambda (current based)(UG Plus only)*** Bank 2 Wide Oxygen Sensor 2 Lambda (current based)(UG Plus only)*** EGR Flow % EGR Flow % Error Evaporative Purge % Fuel Level % of full Number of Warm-ups since Check Engine Light Cleared Miles traveled since Check Engine Light Cleared Kilometers traveled since Check Engine Light Cleared Evaporative System (PSI) Evaporative System (Pa) Barometric Pressure – Inches of Mercury (inHg) Barometric Pressure – Inches of Mercury (kPa) Catalytic Converter Bank 1 Sensor 1 Temperature (ºF) Catalytic Converter Bank 1 Sensor 1 Temperature (ºC) Catalytic Converter Bank 2 Sensor 1 Temperature (ºF) Catalytic Converter Bank 2 Sensor 1 Temperature (ºC) Catalytic Converter Bank 1 Sensor 2 Temperature (ºF) Catalytic Converter Bank 1 Sensor 2 Temperature (ºC) Catalytic Converter Bank 2 Sensor 2 Temperature (ºF) Catalytic Converter Bank 2 Sensor 2 Temperature (ºC) Battery Voltage (Measured by ECM) UltraGauge Battery Voltage (Measured by UG) Load absolute % AFR Commanded Ratio Relative Throttle Position % Outside Ambient Air Temperature (ºF) Outside Ambient Air Temperature (ºC) Absolute Throttle Position 2 % Accelerator Pedal Position 1 % Accelerator Pedal Position 2 % Command Throttle Position % Boost Pressure, (Relative Pressure) (PSI) Boost Pressure, (Relative Pressure) (kPa) Brake Horsepower 1 Brake Kilowatts 1 Torque 1 (ft lbs) Torque 1 (N.m) Brake Horsepower 2 Brake Kilowatts 2 Torque 2 (ft lbs) Torque 2 (N.m) Mass Air Flow Sensor 2 (g/s)– Calculated Instantaneous MPG Instantaneous KPL Instantaneous L/100Km Average MPG – General Average KPL – General Average L/100Km – General Average MPH – General Average KPH – General Run Time – General Miles – General (miles) Kilometers – General (miles) Fuel Used – General (gallons) Fuel Used – General (liters) Average Gallons/Hour - General Average Liters/Hour - General Fuel Level (gallons) Fuel Level (liters) Instantaneous Gallons/hour Instantaneous Liters/hour Distance to Empty (miles) Distance to Empty (kilometers) Time to Empty Volumetric Efficiency (MAP vehicles only) General Trip Gauges Average MPG Fuel Used Average Gallons/hour Average MPH Distance (miles) Run Time Average KPH Average KPL Average L/100Km Liters Used Average Liters/Hour Distance (kilometers) Short Trip Gauges** Average MPG Fuel Used Average Gallons/hour Average MPH Distance (miles) Run Time Average KPH Average KPL Average L/100Km Liters Used Average Liters/Hour Distance (kilometers)
#9
07-06-2014, 01:13 PM
Pro Wrench
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