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HSTDoctor
Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Posts: 105 Location: Bristol
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Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 9:46 Post subject: Internal Temperature Sensor |
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Checking around the previous threads on this subject, it appears all the links don't actually point to a source of these units.
Has anyone got the RS components part number? Or any other cheap & cheerful suppliers details, as mine has finally given up, just displaying -E.
Cheers
Chris _________________ Don't take life too seriously, you won't get out alive. |
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Boozy nights
Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Posts: 532 Location: Deeside, Flintshire.
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Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 12:04 Post subject: |
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I've got the RS disk here, Can't see them on there though :? There are some temp sensor/senders but the prices are scary! _________________ Need Childcare in Wrexham
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markwh Lifetime member
Joined: 16 Nov 2005 Posts: 139 Location: Cambridgeshire
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Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 15:36 Post subject: |
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Sorry HSTdoctor - I tried a while ago but no luck!! :? I think finding the Holy Grail would be easier as I just gave up on the threads - even emailed someone who was supposed to have a supply but didn't get a reply Think the best option (unless we're super lucky) is to tape up the dead half of your display... |
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jamarie
Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 45 Location: Torquay
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Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 21:46 Post subject: |
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chiefie might be able to get you one from the mitsi dealer or give you a part number _________________ 1993 super exceed |
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fletch
Joined: 28 May 2006 Posts: 1 Location: AUS | Western Australia | Perth
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Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 14:17 Post subject: |
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Hi Guys,
I shared your frustration with promising posts that never gave answers, and then I played trial and error and finally got a bit of advice from a mate in NZ who gave me the resistance on his thermistor. If you replace the thermistor with a 1100 Ohm Thermistor from Radio Shack or similar, it should take care of your issue, unless the actual unit is bad.
Hope this helps! So nice to not have that "E" on screen! or -67, as mind read...
fletch _________________ 1992 L300 Exceed
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HSTDoctor
Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Posts: 105 Location: Bristol
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Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 16:02 Post subject: |
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Is that 1100ohm @ 0° ? R.S. Components here in the UK sell a reasonable selection of thermistors, it's just finding the right one.
Chris _________________ Don't take life too seriously, you won't get out alive. |
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downunderleigh
Joined: 04 Apr 2005 Posts: 56 Location: Western Australia
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Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 1:55 Post subject: |
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A company called Jaycar over here sell a thermistor that is rated as 1000 ohm that is the closest one can get to the right value. It seems that it will do the job and one could add some resistance to adjust the reading to be reasonably accurate in the range of temps normally encountered. _________________ Regards Leigh
"When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" |
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HSTDoctor
Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Posts: 105 Location: Bristol
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Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 23:43 Post subject: |
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I think, fingers crossed I have identified a thermistor that will do the job.
I contacted Mitsubishi and promptly needed a large brandy and a sit down when they quoted me £73.85+VAT for the genuine replacement.
The one I am going to try (and will report back if it's a success) is £0.56 from RS. (yes, 56 pence) _________________ Don't take life too seriously, you won't get out alive. |
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Dave C
Joined: 12 Mar 2004 Posts: 731 Location: Northants
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Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:54 Post subject: |
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I,ll measure some boiler Thermistors they are about £6.00 which is still highway robbery for what they are _________________ Star Wagon super exceed auto(Now sadly gone),Galaxy Ghia 130,Hyundai i800 |
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HSTDoctor
Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Posts: 105 Location: Bristol
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Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 13:20 Post subject: |
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At last!!
I can now say with 100% certainty that I have located a thermistor that replaces the original fitment, I have fitted it into my Delica and checked the reading against the calibrated thermometer in work - its reading exactly the correct temp.
So, if anyone has a internal sensor problem, I can supply the thermistor or would be willing for anyone not happy with a soldering iron & shrink sleeve to send me the sensor and I will replace the thermistor and solder some new cables in place.
PM for details (cost & postage. _________________ Don't take life too seriously, you won't get out alive. |
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Ash
Joined: 30 May 2006 Posts: 17 Location: Bognor Regis
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 14:05 Post subject: Temp Sensor |
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RS number for 1Kohm thermister is 191-2235@0.56p ea ssm 5 _________________ 1990 L300 Super Exceed Light Blue over White over Rust!!! |
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jamarie
Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 45 Location: Torquay
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 19:13 Post subject: |
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glad to see have sourced them _________________ 1993 super exceed |
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Smart-Tech
Joined: 27 Jul 2006 Posts: 16 Location: Northwest
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Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 21:22 Post subject: |
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Ordered 5 today from RS. Now we shall see. _________________ Names Rob. |
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Smart-Tech
Joined: 27 Jul 2006 Posts: 16 Location: Northwest
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 13:58 Post subject: |
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Now fitted and tested.
Works accurately but takes ages to record lower temps. Tested by taping a block of ice to sensor and evetually got down to zero. _________________ Names Rob. |
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HSTDoctor
Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Posts: 105 Location: Bristol
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 15:27 Post subject: |
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How did you stick the thermistor to the plate? If you've completely covered it with glue or silicon, the adhesive may be acting as an insulator. The thermistor I fitted, reads accurately and quickly. I stuck it in with a small dab of super glue. _________________ Don't take life too seriously, you won't get out alive. |
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Smart-Tech
Joined: 27 Jul 2006 Posts: 16 Location: Northwest
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 15:52 Post subject: |
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Exactly the same, super glue. Atmospheric temp was 18 degs so that won't help. Never the less I am happy wtih the result. Top class. _________________ Names Rob. |
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The Owl
Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 236 Location: Cirencester
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 20:19 Post subject: |
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A little off topic but during this heat wave, I got in my Deli after it being parked in the sun all day and it said it was 47c inside! Zikes that's hot! Can any one beat it? Lowest I've seen is -17c.
Stu _________________ L300 Black and Silver |
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jamarie
Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 45 Location: Torquay
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Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 21:58 Post subject: |
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I've been down to -27 but was brken at the time today went up to 35 _________________ 1993 super exceed |
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markc
Joined: 08 Feb 2011 Posts: 6 Location: Cornwall
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Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 23:42 Post subject: L300 interior temperature gauge |
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I have just fixed my interior gauge for under £2, the sensor (broken and missing on mine) is located on the steering column surround and is connected by a plug next to the column adjustment lever, after some experimenting I have found that 4 x 1K thermistors seem to work quite well when carefully positioned inside the sensor carrier, to get the required resistance I connected (2 in parallel) in series with another (2 in parallel), this combination seems fairly accurate. (1K [1000 ohms] is the closest thermistor I could find and packs of 5 are available on ebay for £1.09 + 89p p&p, the seller was ecomponentuk. Hope this helps someone. |
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jejoenje
Joined: 20 Aug 2016 Posts: 785 Location: Alloa, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 20:22 Post subject: |
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Zombie thread! Apologies...
Just to say I've just ordered a set of five (minimum order) of the thermistors from RS components.
If anybody wants one for theirs, let me know. I will have some spares... _________________ 1992 L300 Exceed "Selma" |
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