Comments on: Car Digital Voltage and Temperature Meter

By: Jestine Yong

Jestine Yong — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:10:33 +0000

In reply to 5zaft.

Hi Mohd,

The friend who had installed the meter told me it has OBD II and it can be found between the battery and the head lamp. It uses 21 pins connector while other cars uses only 16 pins. Hope this helps.

Jestine

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By: 5zaft

5zaft — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 07:50:19 +0000

Does naza ria has obd2 port?
I can't find any

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By: Larry Spencer

Larry Spencer — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 18:09:35 +0000

I have a 2013 Nissan Altima 3.5SV that I have been having "intermittent" problems since I drove it off the lot brand new. It has been to 2 different Nissan dealers and had 2 different Regional Techs look at the car. From the start, I have insisted some type of electrical problem ( transmission not shifting properly or shuddering like it is going to fall out of car). They have decided that I have to have a second transmission replaced, but this time the Tech actually listened to me and checked the charging system. He decided, upon inspection, that the alternator "might" not be working properly and he would replace it also. I have had electrical interference displayed in my backup camera display, the headlights have "blinked" off then back on, the front passenger airbag disabled light comes on when it's not supposed to, the satellite radio loses programming, and other electrical accessories "self-activate." As you said in your article, if the ECM (computer) in the vehicle doesn't get the correct voltage, the vehicle will not perform accordingly. Hopefully, this will be the last time my car sees the shop, except for routine maintenance!!!!

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By: Jestine Yong

Jestine Yong — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 06:11:48 +0000

In reply to Gary Gemmell.

HI Gary,

I have got the first one but the second one I'm afraid my mechanic would not be able to use it. Try check out another latest tool:

http://www.matronics-marketing.com/tpms.html

Thanks.

Jestine

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By: Jestine Yong

Jestine Yong — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:03:27 +0000

In reply to Florin.

Hi Florin,

So many cars that had been hit by the engine overheating problem. They should have just install it to avoid unnecessary problem.

Jestine

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By: Gary Gemmell

Gary Gemmell — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 22:16:00 +0000

Hi Justine - you may want to try OBDII if your car supports this 2002 year+

For just voltage you can use one of these plugged into cigarette lighter socket. Very cheap and very easy do it yourself.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QZO-12V-24V-Mini-Digital-LED-Display-Car-Battery-Voltage-Meter-Tester-Detector-/131209149851?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item1e8cacbd9b#ht_2492wt_1400

Or you can buy OBDII gadget - Shows all computer ECU system outputs - voltage, oil pressure , water temperature , accelaration , lambda sensor etc etc etc for £5 with smartphone attached to dashboard - Much cheaper , more information - Use smartphone application Torque!!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300906476224?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

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By: Florin

Florin — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 07:41:21 +0000

Mr. Yong,
The real problem is NOT the original car water temperature meter. It is the cheap thermostat that fails first. The manufacturer of the car is the second problem. They put a complex computer to monitor the engine operation, yet they don't find important to sound a buzzer if the water temperature is over 100C. Why? They do it on purpose. The engine will get destroyed from overheating and they will sell a new engine...

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By: Humberto

Humberto — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:35:39 +0000

Great idea taking into consideration more instruments which can alert to the driver about any abnormal situation that can occur during the travel in a automobile.

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By: moshe

moshe — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 04:29:38 +0000

In reply to Robert Calk.

the REALLY weird thing about this issue (its been going on for over 2 years now) is that it is ONLY the speedometer that is affected - rev counter, interior lights, radio, fan all remain constant.

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By: Jestine Yong

Jestine Yong — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 01:43:05 +0000

In reply to peter.

HI Peter,

This meter will not beep if the radiator hose fail but you will see from the temperature reading that it would not rise more than 50 or 60 degree Celcius. I'm not sure where the guy got it but from Google search just now I found this meter:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Automobile-Gauge-Tuning-LCD-Digital-Water-Temperature-Gauge-Voltage-Meter-2-in-1-For-Sale/104892_1541941826.html

As for the installation of the joint pipe between the two hose, the guy told me that many people had installed it themselves but eventually "leaked" due to that they did not put in the extra sealant. If you look at the photo of the joint pipe you could see the extra sealant at the side. He had installed the same device into his car (he had a same car with me) for more than 4 years and so far no problem. He advised me to check on all the hose, joint pipe, water level, engine oil and etc one in a while or before starting a long journey.

Jestine

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