Turbo Timer Installation

Can't help with the wiring mine only had 3 wires, ground, ignition and power, being a petrol vehicle it was easy to hook up.
Bear in mind that some insurance companies will not insure a vehicle with one fitted.
Also never attempt to start the vehicle without being in the drivers seat especially if it is a manual, if it starts in gear and takes off you cannot switch it off!

I simply installed mine as per the directions (Chinese as they were), and it worked. I didn't notice any black ring an wire. I simply tapped into the ignition wires near the ignition switch.

Dave O

The black ring is likely to the receiver for the imobiliser, hence if its not on, it wont work.

Hmm tricky one, had a friend with a jeep and had the same problem, they ended up having to put in some sort of bypass or such to trick the imobilser into staying on.

What sort of timer did you get? There are many 'plug and plays' available. I purchased a Boggard for $210 and took about 10 minutes to install and no issues with imobilisers.

If Holden warrantied it for 100,000km & 3 years without one what makes you think you need one?

If they were really necessary they'd be factory fitted as standard.

Dave

"it was a cheapie but seemed to work fine" Mate what are you doing??

Your time would be better spent pulling all this crap out of your vehicle and putting it in the bin. It's only going to end in tears one day when you come to an unexpalined stop out in the middle of nowhere. You know what to do if things get hot....let it idle down for a minute or two or drive slowly before stopping.

Hi Phreeq,
You'll need to fit another relay to get around your imobilizer, and activate it after the motor has stopped. Any auto sparky should be able to help you out.
On the subject of timers, I too was told I didn't need one, but after fitting an EGT gauge you soon see the benifit. I've set mine for 2 minutes, because thats how long it takes for it to get down to 200 deg.C from normal running temp, around 350C.

Chaz

I've had a Volvo petrol turbo car for quite a few years now, turbo was replaced by the previous owner at 176k. I bought the car from him at 179k, fitted a TT I found at the wreckers ($10) and have been religious with the 5k oil changes. It is now about to clock up 350k and the turbo and the engine is fine, uses no more oil than it ever has, goes like a cut snake.
When I have been 'motoring' at night on the open road the exhaust manifold, turbo housing and the first 300mm of the exhaust are all glowing a nice red/orange colour, you can actually 'see' through the manifold and turbo housing as the turbine and oil and water galleries are cooler and stand out.
Underbonnet temps are horrific but completely standard according to several volvo mechanics that I asked when I first bought the car.
Much hotter than a diesel engine and I reckon the TT has made a big difference the the turbo and engine life.
Just don't tell your insurance company as they may refuse cover.