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ThatsMe · Mar 5th, 2008, 10:10 AM

Where is the Temp Gauge? I cant see it anywhere, Why is there not one?

spiney · Mar 5th, 2008, 01:23 PM

There isn't one, just a warning lamp for overtemperature. Check your owner's manual.

nicknbecka · Mar 5th, 2008, 04:46 PM

There's also the Alta aftermarket gauges

spiney · Mar 5th, 2008, 06:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nicknbecka (original)

There's also the Alta aftermarket gauges

Those certainly provide the function, but the pods are a bit too visually different from the design of the tacho for my liking. (They are a bit too cylindrical, the colours are different, etc. I remember there being some add-on gauges that went either side of the tacho for the R53 that did a much better job of matching the interior design).

Plus, $180 for a water temp gauge seems a bit steep! I suppose it's because they have their own sensor and wiring, which is a shame, you would have thought it was possible to hook to the buses in the car and use the existing sensors. I'm sure those loggers that hook into your OBD port can log temperature.

jamesbeaumont · Mar 5th, 2008, 07:01 PM

Hmm it may be $150 but it would be hugely usefull, especially as the R56's arent happy when cold. Does anyone have one of these? If so was it easy to install and can it be easily removed if required?

caesar · Mar 5th, 2008, 08:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by spiney (original)

There isn't one, just a warning lamp for overtemperature. Check your owner's manual.

There should be one though. Only way I can tell when the engine is ready for some 'spirited' driving is with the heater on and it gets hot inside

I have a July 07 MCS and and these have the 'noise when cold problem' a temp and oil pressure gauge would be very useful

jamesbeaumont · Mar 5th, 2008, 11:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original)

There should be one though. Only way I can tell when the engine is ready for some 'spirited' driving is with the heater on and it gets hot inside

I have a July 07 MCS and and these have the 'noise when cold problem' a temp and oil pressure gauge would be very useful

Exactly my thoughts!! Maybe contact Lohen and see if they have any plans on importing the Alta parts?

iain.shingleton@talk · Jul 13th, 2008, 01:37 PM

If you fit an after market electrical water temp gauge to the existing sensor you will have engine management problems.The only safe way to fit the gauge is to purchase a "Capillary" type and sleeve the top hose.

Mar 5th, 2008, 10:10 AM	#1
ThatsMe MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 66 Offline	Temp Gauge Where is the Temp Gauge? I cant see it anywhere, Why is there not one? When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.

Mar 5th, 2008, 01:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
spiney MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: nr Boston, MA Local Time: 06:26 PM Posts: 67 Offline	There isn't one, just a warning lamp for overtemperature. Check your owner's manual. Now proud owner of a 2007 Cooper S!

Mar 5th, 2008, 06:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
spiney MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: nr Boston, MA Local Time: 06:26 PM Posts: 67 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nicknbecka (original) There's also the Alta aftermarket gauges Those certainly provide the function, but the pods are a bit too visually different from the design of the tacho for my liking. (They are a bit too cylindrical, the colours are different, etc. I remember there being some add-on gauges that went either side of the tacho for the R53 that did a much better job of matching the interior design). Plus, $180 for a water temp gauge seems a bit steep! I suppose it's because they have their own sensor and wiring, which is a shame, you would have thought it was possible to hook to the buses in the car and use the existing sensors. I'm sure those loggers that hook into your OBD port can log temperature. Now proud owner of a 2007 Cooper S!

Mar 5th, 2008, 07:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
jamesbeaumont Addicted to MINI... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 456 Offline	Hmm it may be $150 but it would be hugely usefull, especially as the R56's arent happy when cold. Does anyone have one of these? If so was it easy to install and can it be easily removed if required? Chili Red R56 Cooper

Mar 5th, 2008, 11:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
jamesbeaumont Addicted to MINI... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 456 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original) There should be one though. Only way I can tell when the engine is ready for some 'spirited' driving is with the heater on and it gets hot inside I have a July 07 MCS and and these have the 'noise when cold problem' a temp and oil pressure gauge would be very useful Exactly my thoughts!! Maybe contact Lohen and see if they have any plans on importing the Alta parts? Chili Red R56 Cooper

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Mar 5th, 2008, 04:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
nicknbecka MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stanwood, WA Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 58 Offline	There's also the Alta aftermarket gauges

Mar 5th, 2008, 08:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 860 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by spiney (original) There isn't one, just a warning lamp for overtemperature. Check your owner's manual. There should be one though. Only way I can tell when the engine is ready for some 'spirited' driving is with the heater on and it gets hot inside I have a July 07 MCS and and these have the 'noise when cold problem' a temp and oil pressure gauge would be very useful

Jul 13th, 2008, 01:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
iain.shingleton@talk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Probation If you fit an after market electrical water temp gauge to the existing sensor you will have engine management problems.The only safe way to fit the gauge is to purchase a "Capillary" type and sleeve the top hose. Last edited by iain.shingleton@talk : Jul 13th, 2008 at 01:39 PM. Reason: missed word

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