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La fiera
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DEC 19, 11:41 PM
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cyrus88
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DEC 20, 12:19 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by str8maxn:
DAMN, I can't keep the car cool.
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Possible causes:
1. No or low coolant flow
2. Hoses not routed correctly so that the coolant never gets to the radiator
3. Massive air in the system
4. Running very lean
4. Blown head gasket from boiling over previously
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str8maxn
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DEC 20, 11:14 AM
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str8maxn
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DEC 20, 11:18 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by cyrus88:
Possible causes:
1. No or low coolant flow
2. Hoses not routed correctly so that the coolant never gets to the radiator
3. Massive air in the system
4. Running very lean
4. Blown head gasket from boiling over previously |
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1. No or low coolant flow <<< Most like the case due to a weak signal to the electric water pump.
2. Hoses not routed correctly so that the coolant never gets to the radiator <<<< Hopefully not, moved messing with the water put hoses but I labeled everything before removing it.
3. Massive air in the system <<<< could be an issue but I put the nose to the ground and the rear about 2 feet higher and used a no spill funnel.
4. Running very lean <<< running on an electric water pump but I did just replace the MSD optispark so this could be the case.
4. Blown head gasket from boiling over previously <<<< I hope not....
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La fiera
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DEC 20, 08:55 PM
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Don't go chasing ghosts dude, wait for the controller and install it. Just make sure to follow the instructions that come with the controller. Upstream or downstream, the controller can do either way. And use the best program for your project. Any questions let me know.
One thing, make sure you mount the pump as low as possible compared to the engine and radiator.[This message has been edited by La fiera (edited 12-20-2021).]
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La fiera
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DEC 20, 09:03 PM
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Take your thermostat out and choose a program to run the pump without thermostat. The controller will pulse mimicking a thermostat. Take your time and read the manual, its very helpful!
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str8maxn
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DEC 23, 03:14 PM
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OK La Fiera, I got my TinyCWA today,
Questions:
1. Where did you tap into to install the provided Bosch temperature sensor?
2. Where did you tap for the cooling fan?
3. Where did you tap for the ignition 12V on?
I may put the controller on a 12V toggle switch vs. ignition. This would give me the option to cool the car down with the engine and ignition off.
Do you recommend this?
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La fiera
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DEC 23, 06:12 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by str8maxn:
OK La Fiera, I got my TinyCWA today,
Questions:
1. Where did you tap into to install the provided Bosch temperature sensor?
2. Where did you tap for the cooling fan?
3. Where did you tap for the ignition 12V on?
I may put the controller on a 12V toggle switch vs. ignition. This would give me the option to cool the car down with the engine and ignition off.
Do you recommend this?
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1- I installed it on the head because it is the where the temperature is the highest in the 60*V6 iron head. Tecomotive recomends installing it at the hotter spot.
2- I tapped the stock fan relay. Cut the wire that suplies the ground from the stock fan switch. Or you can use a regular relay and pigtail.
3- Since I don't have windows I use that circuit because it is on when ignition is on.
Anything else let me know.
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La fiera
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DEC 23, 06:28 PM
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Coolant sensor location
Green/White wire controls the fan relay.
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La fiera
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DEC 23, 06:35 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by str8maxn:
I may put the controller on a 12V toggle switch vs. ignition. This would give me the option to cool the car down with the engine and ignition off.
Do you recommend this?
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No, let the Tinythingy do its thing. The controller will cool the car after shut off if the motor is withing the range of temperature you choose, but it will do it slower. it's part of the programing of the controller. If you want to cooler faster just open the ignition switch.
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