Kmh>mph convertors. Where is yours fitted ?

[dotty]

I've recently developed a problem with my speedo jittering about and I have pinpointed it to my convertor. I have a Buddyclub bonnet and it's great for a bit of engine cooling but it exposes the back area of the engine where (I think) my convertor is currently fitted.

I am looking to buy a new one, and fit behind the dash (clocks). I think this will eliminate the unit going faulty again.

Anyone done this ?

 

[Mark_teg]

Pretty sure mine is on top of the gearbox, all taped up. Sometimes it'll have a bit of a hissy fit, then it'll be fine for months!

I agree though, behind the clocks could be the better location.

 

[dotty]

Mine has only had a fit twice in third gear VTEC. It's a sign it needs some attention.

 

[Princey4]

I fitted mine behind the clocks, never gave me any issues dude

 

[dotty]

When I say me, I of course mean Uncle Tom

 

[Princey4]

Haha him and electrics! Last time I was there I pulled a phone kit out of an Audi for him!

 

[G Man]

Mine was behind the dash. Easy enough to fit and there's a little slot where it fits in nicely so as it can't move around.

 

[dotty]

Mine was behind the dash. Easy enough to fit and there's a little slot where it fits in nicely so as it can't move around.

Any photos mate ?

 

[G Man]

Any photos mate ?

Erm.... I don't think I have but let me check.

 

[G Man]

Nope. Only have a photo of it in the package before install.

 

[dotty]

That'll do

 

[G Man]

Does the speed conversion and also removes the limit. I don't have the wiring diagram to hand but I'm sure one of the importers on here does.

The wiring plugs into the bottom (below the phone numbers). With the wiring plugged in the top of the converter slides into an almost perfect sized slot in the dash behind the clocks. The clocks are removed easily.

 

[dotty]

Thanks mate.

 

[hondamad2204]

Changing topic slightly, how easy is it to remove the clocks?? I think my converter is behind there, as something is rattling in behind the clocks a gooden. haha need to take them apart to have a look and see what I can do to stop it.

 

[Rick_1138]

My speedo has been doing the dance of a drugged up raver recently and assume its the convertor.

I haven't had a look to see where it is yet but I suspect gearbox sensor area.

I have seen a few online to replace it but they are the type you have to wire in but your solution G-Man looks more professional with a plug in affair.

I can return the wiring on the speed sensor to normal but bit hesitant to muck about putting a new spliced wire affair in.

Was it simple enough to remove clocks and unplug OE wires and plug in your box above?

Do you need to take half the car apart to get at clocks?

Cheers

 

[Granty1056]

Hi.

Getting the clocks out is fairly easy. If you take the plastic panel off underneath where your knees fit. Then get on your back and look up towards the bottom of the clocks. You should see two black cross headed screws. Remove them, lower the steering to its lowest point. Fingers behind the clocks and gently ease out towards the steering wheel.

Last time I had mine out was for a water temp gauge problem. If I remember right there's two white snap in plugs at the rear.

Can't help regarding the sensor. Mines on top of the gearbox.

Regards. Granty.

 

[Rick_1138]

Cheers, had a look in the RSX manual and can see what you mean, contacted Torque GT on here Re supply. Hopefully not a HUGE ballache.

 

[ste01]

Cheers, had a look in the RSX manual and can see what you mean, contacted Torque GT on here Re supply. Hopefully not a HUGE ballache.

It's easy getting the clocks out, while you are at it you might as well add the extender wire from the converter to the ECU so you can raise the speed limiter from 180km/h to 180mph 8)

 

[Kevin85]

Am I right in thinking the speedo is not a CAN Bus system?

The link for the Speedm8 doesn't work, will this product do the job?

http://www.newncsco.servup11.co.uk/speedm8-electronic-kmh-to-mph-converter/p1109