Turbo Timer for GU II

Submitted: Thursday, Sep 15, 2005 at 22:56

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I recently purchased a automatic turbo timer (still in transit). I wanted to fit it to a Nissan Parol GU II, but hadn;t considered the Nissan Anti-Theft System NATS. IS there any way I can make this thing work with the key out of the ignition?

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Reply By: DukeAtty - Thursday, Sep 15, 2005 at 23:28

Thursday, Sep 15, 2005 at 23:28

If its any help.. I just fitted a turbo timer to my GU4 3litre and once the key is out and the ign is off i can still shut the door and arm the central locking and immob as i am walking away with the car still running..
I wasnt sure if it was going to work or not so i bought it and fitted it to find out..

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Follow Up By: muzzgit (WA) - Thursday, Sep 15, 2005 at 23:31

Thursday, Sep 15, 2005 at 23:31

Is yours the "plug and play" type, or did it require cutting/splicing/connecting wires 'n stuff ?

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Follow Up By: Member - David 0- Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 07:04

Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 07:04

I haven't received it yet, it is a Pivot Super Baby Timer. Here is the guff on it. Not sure how it will connect yet.

World's Smallest One body, fully automatic and moreover the world's smallest. Our exclusive circuit technology allows for easy installation and does not require wiring to the RPM signal. The Super Baby Turbo Timer is the smallest and lightest Turbo Timer available. It's designed to automatically adjusts to the most suitable idling time for each driver.
Full Auto Automatic time setting according to the running of your vehicle at your engine RPM.
Manual Can be set manually from 10 seconds to 19 minutes and 50 seconds.
No Wiring Auto search for RPM without wiring directly to the signal.
Count Down Displays remaining time and sounds alarm.
Compatible Car Models For all DC12V vehicles.
Safety Linked to the emergency brake to help prevent accidental movement.

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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 09:42

Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 09:42

Mine does that too.. thats the whole point of it.

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Follow Up By: DukeAtty - Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 23:47

Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 23:47

I actually bought the Baby Timer like you described from repco for 175 bucks and it failed to deliver what it promised,,, so i returned it and bought a 100 dollar cheapy which has only 1 - 3 and 5 min intervals and it works fine...
And yes i had to find the wires and splice them....
Only two wires were needed with the cheapy (ign 12v and off 12v) where as the baby timer required an extra (acc 12v and a handbrake sensor).....

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Reply By: chel - Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 06:01

Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 06:01

Hi we also have the GU4 3 litre and had turbo timer fitted. As previous post anti theft still works once key out. timer runs until shut down. Ours was fitted by Opposite Lock. No problems, michele

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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 07:07

Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 07:07

I personally think its just on more thing to go wrong, Most vehicles have, at least a 2 year warranty and if the lack of a Turbo timer was going to damage the engine in that period, i'm sure the manufacturers would fit one. michael

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Follow Up By: Member - David 0- Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 08:16

Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 08:16

There is no doubt that allowing the turbo to spin down by idling is guaranteed to improve turbo life. In fact it is written in the vehicle owners manual under Turbo Charger System p4-4 in BOLD.

"To ensure prolonged life and performance of the turbo charger, it is essential to comply with the following procedure-

If the engine has been operating at high rpm for an extended period of time, let it idle for a few minutes prior to shutdown"

You can argue you don't need a timer to do this, but it is a bit inconvenient to do it without a timer.

More to go wrong? Yep along with dual battery systems, mud tyres, bullbars, spotlights, etc etc.

Cheers
David

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 09:43

Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 09:43

Some insurance companies wont insure your truck if you have a turbo timer...

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Follow Up By: Patrol Freak (NSW) - Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 10:34

Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 10:34

some states it's illegal to leave a vehicle running unattended

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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 10:37

Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 10:37

I think that is all actually...
but yea by the time ya get kids and gear out the car has cooled down anyway...

if you know where ya going, just take it easy for last few klms, does the same thing..

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Follow Up By: Member - David 0- Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 12:16

Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 12:16

Pretty sure it is illegal in all states, to leave your car running unattended.
Dumb stuid law really but I see why it is there. Sometimes I just wish the world would go back to a time when people took responsibility for their actions and this stuff didn't need legislation. :-)

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Follow Up By: Patrol Freak (NSW) - Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 14:14

Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 14:14

I think the law was made for tojo owners.In case there waggons roll away because of vibration when left with just handbrake on!

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Reply By: Pete. R. - Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 20:18

Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 20:18

As I understand, and it came from an Australian Federal Policeman (the guy next door), in all states but the ACT the driver is not to move more than 3 mtrs from a vehicle with the engine running. This means that it is not illegal to have a TT, it's illegal to leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. He told me of how NSW cops hang out in unmarked cars at Maccas and catch the young guys with their 'ricers'. 3 mtrs is apparently the definition of unattended, you wont find this in black and smudge as it is guidence not legislation to the police.

In the ACT the Turbo Timer must be connected to the hand brake, electrically. If the brake is not on the TT wont work. If the brake is released whist the TT is counting down the TT switches off the engine immediately. It is illegal in the ACT to move more than 3 mtrs away for a vehicle with the engine running if the vehicle is not fitted with a TT.

Trust this info helps.

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