Thread: [u][b]turbo timer[/b][/u]

you could use a test light where the wires meet the ignition switch and operate the ignition to work out what wires are what

(ect) acc on check which wires light up and so on

Why do you need a turbo timer?????

Just let it idle for 30 secs before shut down....

A turbo time alows your rig to run ehn you might not be in it...

If its a manual and it jumped into gear what would you do while its running or if the auto popped out of Park and grabbed reverse.......

Dont laugh... Ring AAMI it does happen.....

Originally posted by sclarke
Why do you need a turbo timer?????

Just let it idle for 30 secs before shut down....

A turbo time alows your rig to run ehn you might not be in it...

If its a manual and it jumped into gear what would you do while its running or if the auto popped out of Park and grabbed reverse.......

Dont laugh... Ring AAMI it does happen.....

Times mine has gone into drive its been the kids so the door was still open. I have just dived in and hit the brakes with my handsand 8O once its stopped put it in park and remembered to removed the keys that time. ops:

Not sure about other states, but I was told Turbo Timers are illegal and a defectable item in Sth Aust.

I don't let mine idle for 30 secs before switching off, but I try and stay off boost for a Km or so before I park to let things cool down a bit.

Probably not much help but i gave up in the end.Could not get mine to play nicely with the remote door locks/ alarm. Auto electrician fixed it all up nicely fo $70. In my opinion great to have.

The kit I got from Jcar I never got working. I put it down to me botching the assembly.

Thanks everyone......I will ring AAMI as they are my insurer.
Damn all that money........
Back to the drawing board.

As an aside, I found some insurers unwilling to insure my Defender with a turbo timer - presumably for the reason that it is a risk having your vehicle going without anybody at the wheel. In the end I upgraded to another Defender without a timer - must say I prefer it.

In any case, if you are stuck getting insurance then Allianz don't class a turbo timer as a "modification" (they are also waaaay cheaper than most). It is just a fact that to some insurers such an accessory that it supposed to improve the life of your engine is also classed as an unacceptable risk.