I believe the OE sender is 1/8 BSP
Builds 1969 FJ40 named Mavis (8 Viewers)
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Soooo close!
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So simple even a caveman can do it
Its a british pipe tap size. Some one sells an adapter unit.
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Amazon can get it to me tomorrow
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Still waiting for my adapter, which should get here soon. Almost finished up the wiring in the meantime.
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And it works! Except the oil pressure sensor of course
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
Oil pressure is overrated.
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Evidently because hooking up the oil pressure evidently bricked the whole thing.
Will need to call them tomorrow morning to figure it out
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Called Dakota Digital customer support and talked to a representative. Absolutely first guy I spoke with knew the issue and had me do a couple voltage measurements then unplug the constant power wire for 20 seconds. Evidently sometimes removing battery power puts the computer into sleep mode, and this fixed it.
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So, initial impressions.
Super easy and well thought out install. Even down to the color coded lettering for each wire clamp.
Programming is super easy.
It looks good, and doesn't ruin the FJ40 vibe, imo.
I do have some nits to pick though.
First, the instructions are kind of chaotic. Since they make these for several cars, that is understandable. What I don't understand is why they don't include an adapter for the oil pressure sensor that actually fits.
My biggest issue, though, I reserve to whomever assigned the constant power receptacle a millimeter away from the ground. These are bare wires you are installing. I'd think they'd have those two wires further apart.
But otherwise it's a nice kit and I like it.
Super easy and well thought out install. Even down to the color coded lettering for each wire clamp.
Programming is super easy.
It looks good, and doesn't ruin the FJ40 vibe, imo.
I do have some nits to pick though.
First, the instructions are kind of chaotic. Since they make these for several cars, that is understandable. What I don't understand is why they don't include an adapter for the oil pressure sensor that actually fits.
My biggest issue, though, I reserve to whomever assigned the constant power receptacle a millimeter away from the ground. These are bare wires you are installing. I'd think they'd have those two wires further apart.
But otherwise it's a nice kit and I like it.
jesus888
SILVER Star
This is the kit that's like $1800, right?
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Yep. A touch over, depending on where you buy it. Plus a 12 to 16 week wait
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Returning the thread to its regularly scheduled tech programming.
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No pictures, but I have got everything working with the instrument cluster except the fuel level.
None of the preprogrammed settings worked, even the Asia 112-4 that is recommended.
I went through the manual settings for a couple hours this afternoon, and the ohms aren't changing as smoothly or precisely on the fuel sender.
I'm thinking that perhaps my old crusty sender might be good enough for the original electric gauge, but not good enough for the precision electronic gauge. I'd hate to buy a new sender just to find out, but that may be the next step.
None of the preprogrammed settings worked, even the Asia 112-4 that is recommended.
I went through the manual settings for a couple hours this afternoon, and the ohms aren't changing as smoothly or precisely on the fuel sender.
I'm thinking that perhaps my old crusty sender might be good enough for the original electric gauge, but not good enough for the precision electronic gauge. I'd hate to buy a new sender just to find out, but that may be the next step.
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A new OEM unit from City Racer is $63. What the heck. I think I'll splurge.
I should have laid a tape measure out
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Those look perfect!
