Notices

Dam it I was so close

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02 January 2010, 02:51 PM
  #1  
kingbuttmunch
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
kingbuttmunch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Dam it I was so close

I was fitting in my new boost gauge today, I had tried the gauge quickly but didnt pay massive attention as the dial did move. So I got the plumbing a sorted and ready only to find that connection on the back of the gauge where the the blocks together only works correctly when you push hard, as soon as you let go the connecter block stays in place but the dial flashes. My friend seems to think it is the soldering where the connecter block is attached to the gauge.
Dam it so close, I have to send the gauge back but the shop was closed 20 mins before I called.

Sometimes even the simple things go wrong
Old 02 January 2010, 03:21 PM
  #2  
pete96wrx
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (38)
 
pete96wrx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: oxfordshire
Posts: 749
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

it nice to know im not the only one with luck like that,im forever turning up just as some weres closing lol
Old 02 January 2010, 03:27 PM
  #3  
kingbuttmunch
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
kingbuttmunch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Its just as it was the last thing that needed doing. I was so close, I have to wait till Monday now
Old 02 January 2010, 04:50 PM
  #4  
alcazar
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
alcazar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Rl'yeh
Posts: 40,781
Received 27 Likes on 25 Posts
Default

Prosport?
Old 02 January 2010, 05:49 PM
  #5  
kingbuttmunch
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
kingbuttmunch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

How did you know?
Old 02 January 2010, 06:56 PM
  #6  
alcazar
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
alcazar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Rl'yeh
Posts: 40,781
Received 27 Likes on 25 Posts
Default

Because it's a common fault on them
Old 02 January 2010, 08:17 PM
  #7  
malcs scooby
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
malcs scooby's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Swindon
Posts: 754
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

im looking to get these are they all like it or is it bad batch.or upgraded now?
Old 02 January 2010, 08:24 PM
  #8  
V5RLTD
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
V5RLTD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Devon
Posts: 1,293
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Do a search on here, loads of threads where people have had issues such as these.
Old 02 January 2010, 09:48 PM
  #9  
alcazar
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
alcazar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Rl'yeh
Posts: 40,781
Received 27 Likes on 25 Posts
Default

As above: not seen one resolved yet, as in what was causing it.

If it's the wire to connector it might be cured by soldering. Connector to gauge may be cured by tightening the female part, and inside the gauge, well it could be dry soldered joints, but that would be more than I would want to do with a new gauge.
Old 03 January 2010, 08:34 AM
  #10  
kingbuttmunch
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
kingbuttmunch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have sent a email to send it back and gt a replacement. Just hope he wont need the pipes and wire back as they all connected
Old 03 January 2010, 02:08 PM
  #11  
carl heath
Scooby Regular
 
carl heath's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: solihull
Posts: 940
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default ebay

were they bought from uk ebay seller as ive just ordered one ! all said and done are they a good gauge when working correct.
Old 04 January 2010, 09:36 PM
  #12  
kingbuttmunch
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
kingbuttmunch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I conntacted Scoobyworld and told them the problem. They said to send the part back and they would test it. They claim that I am the first to ever ring with a problem with this gauge. They also seem to think that I did it during instalation which is impressive as all I have to do is put a connection into the back of the gauge.

So annoying
Old 04 January 2010, 10:21 PM
  #13  
gus sti8
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
gus sti8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: sheffield my03 sti 600ish/540ish
Posts: 1,445
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

glad i have gone for defis now
Old 16 January 2010, 09:55 AM
  #14  
kingbuttmunch
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
kingbuttmunch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Just got a replacement gauge and now the problem is the connection between the wire from the boost controler to the guage is too loose. Just bought some No More Nails to stick ot in place but it takes 24hour to dry. I havent got that much time to sit in my car.
Old 16 January 2010, 10:25 AM
  #15  
alcazar
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
alcazar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Rl'yeh
Posts: 40,781
Received 27 Likes on 25 Posts
Default

Araldite 5 minute epoxy resin.
Old 17 January 2010, 08:45 AM
  #16  
kingbuttmunch
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
kingbuttmunch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Used super glue in the end. The gauge finally works!!!!!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
12
18 November 2015 07:03 AM
buckerz69
Wanted
3
04 October 2015 09:28 AM
Ganz1983
Subaru
5
02 October 2015 09:22 AM
IAN WR1
ScoobyNet General
8
28 September 2015 08:14 PM
bluebullet29
General Technical
2
27 September 2015 07:52 PM



Quick Reply: Dam it I was so close



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:47 PM.