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  • Auberins Square Gauge Install 120 Prado

    I put this on another forum but thought it of use here.

    I have had an Auberins Instruments electronic gauge that suits the Exhaust Gas Temperature Probe fitted to the new 2 3/4 mandrel bent exhaust and dump pipe.

    Heres a link to the website;

    http://www.auberins.com/index.php?ma...p_image&pID=19

    The Prado has very few places to mount gauges let alone one that has no pod to sit in. But I found one - woohoo!

    Disclaimer - You could seriously screw this up as there is very little room for error. If you do stuff it up I reserve the right to come to your place, point and laugh like Nelson Muntz..... But the worst you could do is wreck the trim near the dash and have to replace it from a wrecker.

    The spot I found is just under the hazard light switch.

    Keep in mind that due to the curve of the trim piece the gauge goes in at an angle.

    Step 1. Remove the upper console RH trim where the hazard light switch is. Use a butter knife to prise it up from the very top of the dash and it pops out towards you. Flip it over and find the back of the hazard switch mounting area. Remove the hazard switch. It needs to fit really close to the mounting casting and you will need to use a Stanley knife to trim the legs that locate the trim into the dash a little. On thephoto I am talking about the leg with the silver piece not the yellow piece. Just square them up.

    Spend a few minutes getting your head around how the gauge will fit into the cramped area.

    Step 2. Make a cardboard template the exact size of the main body of the unit. Place it inside the trim as close to the hazard moulding as you can and as close to the trim leg as you can. Mark one corner and then drill with a small drill bit through to the other side.

    Step 3. Remove the template and move it to the good side of the trim and hold down with tape. Use marker pen to trace inside.

    Step 4. Carefully carefully drill out along the line. Super careful as you have very little shoulder on the gauge to cover a wayward drill. Err on the side of safety;

    Step 5. Remove the tape and cardboard and file to the edge of the pen line. Slowly and check if the gauge fits. I used a stanley knife to do the short sides. This took about 30 min;

    I discarded the gasket as it fits and looks better without it.

    Step 6. Once you are happy refit the trim and then slowly push the gauge in. It will hit a small piece of plastic that the dash screws into. Mark where you think it will hit with the marking pen.

    Step 7. Remove the trim and cut the plastic where you marked it with a coping saw or half hacksaw blade.

    In the photos You can see the roughly trimmed plastic near the gauge that I refitted for the shot. If you see how close it is to the pressed steel bracket that holds the radio. Mine did not touch however if you look closely if you mark it out a few mm one way it may touch. Not a huge problem just drill a large hole where it touches. I also put tape over the end of the gauge covering the connections.

    Step 8. Refit trim and test.

    I pulled the LH side and it is identical so you could fit another one on that side as well.

    cheers

    Daz
    Attached Files
    2009 120 V6 Auto. 265/70/17 Goodyear Silent Armours. Bilsteins and Kings Springs.

  • #2
    What is this gauge for?

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    • #3
      Sorry - this one is an Exhaust Gas Temp however you can use them for turbo boost, temperature etc
      2009 120 V6 Auto. 265/70/17 Goodyear Silent Armours. Bilsteins and Kings Springs.

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      • #4
        Ok - I've never heard of such a thing.

        Whats gained by monitoring your exhaust gas temperature?

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        • #5
          Tells you whether you are overfuelling paticularly if you have a chip fitted. If the temps go up you ease of and bring them back down.
          2009 120 V6 Auto. 265/70/17 Goodyear Silent Armours. Bilsteins and Kings Springs.

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          • #6
            Wow, I found the exact same spot for the same use 5 or 6 years ago! Never thought someone else would come up with it.

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            • #7
              Daz..you are a legend my son! I bought one of these @6 months ago but not fitted it yet. I thought about chucking it in the cigarette tray but never even looked into that! Bought the 1/4" BSP connector to attach the temp probe to my 2/3" BD exhaust. I'll look into it all more and when finally done I'll try and chuck up 1/2 pics?? I thought about one day fitting a chip but was advised to go this route first before chucking the serious stuff on! Thanks.
              [SIZE=1]03 TD 120 Grande, L&R weathershields, f&r deflectors, Sov bar Amts rad b.pl, TJM front B.P, Uniden UH7760NB Kaymar LED worklight, ARB 47l, lifestyle rack & Milford C. Barrier, 9500llb Superwinch, IPF 900SR spots, T. Dog 40mm adj shocks/struts, coils, airbagman OA6011 airbags, 2.75" Beaudesert exhaust, 300w inverter, 1L Catch can,outback rec points, R.R awning, dual batteries redarc SBI12 Cooper LT A/T3's 265/65, Safari snorkel, Hilux jets, Brains TG150, Leigh's booster diode [/SIZE]

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              • #8
                Originally posted by macaroon1 View Post
                Daz..you are a legend my son! I bought one of these @6 months ago but not fitted it yet. I thought about chucking it in the cigarette tray but never even looked into that! Bought the 1/4" BSP connector to attach the temp probe to my 2/3" BD exhaust. I'll look into it all more and when finally done I'll try and chuck up 1/2 pics?? I thought about one day fitting a chip but was advised to go this route first before chucking the serious stuff on! Thanks.
                Hee hee

                Mine sat around for about three times that!

                Just for reference, because of the curve in the trim the closer to the radio the more clearance you will get from the immovable steel that supports the radio/dash. I was only a fraction from hitting it so maybe position it 2mm or so closer so it angles a little more squarer to the dash.

                On the chip side, I had a dtronic fitted and then fitted a Beau exhaust system. I had some trouble with the maf sensor and so took it out to get back to std, fixed the maf and then refitted the dtronic.

                I actually found the dtronic only increased the power slightly on top of the new exhaust/dump pipe so have sold it and will be fitting an adjustable chip. Probably a Dp Chip. So what I am saying is I think the dtronic's are now old and to look elsewhere.

                I am moving to the tweed so once I get my new chip/tune you are welcome to take it for a run.

                cheers
                tassie tiger
                Advanced Member
                Last edited by tassie tiger; 18-04-2014, 01:04 PM. Reason: .
                2009 120 V6 Auto. 265/70/17 Goodyear Silent Armours. Bilsteins and Kings Springs.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by tassie tiger View Post
                  I am moving to the tweed so once I get my new chip/tune you are welcome to take it for a run.
                  cheers
                  Many thx for the offer, I may take you up on that although I'd only get a chip if I bought a van/CT etc (unlikely). I think your on the right track though. I was advised to only ever buy the Steinbauer chip (if I got one) as they are adjustable and can be turned off! Expensive but worth it??

                  I remember you from another thread, cleaned the MAF and all good. I think all older KZ's should have that and the T. Body cleaned as mine was black with crud. She runs loads better now..,. Thx again
                  [SIZE=1]03 TD 120 Grande, L&R weathershields, f&r deflectors, Sov bar Amts rad b.pl, TJM front B.P, Uniden UH7760NB Kaymar LED worklight, ARB 47l, lifestyle rack & Milford C. Barrier, 9500llb Superwinch, IPF 900SR spots, T. Dog 40mm adj shocks/struts, coils, airbagman OA6011 airbags, 2.75" Beaudesert exhaust, 300w inverter, 1L Catch can,outback rec points, R.R awning, dual batteries redarc SBI12 Cooper LT A/T3's 265/65, Safari snorkel, Hilux jets, Brains TG150, Leigh's booster diode [/SIZE]

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                  • #10
                    Thanks for the info Daz. I'm about to install an EGT gauge from Auber Instruments as well and was scratching my head where to put the gauge. How/where did you route the EGT cable from the sensor in the engine bay through to the gauge in the cabin?

                    Cheers

                    Snappa
                    '06 RV 1KZ-TE, BFG AT's LT 265/70/17 (2nd set), Hilux washer jets, Bosch Aero Wipers, Nokia Bluetooth car kit, Safari Snorkel, 12v ARB Portable Compressor, Hi-lift jack & winch kit, Unifilter Reusable Airfilter, DP Chip, ProVent 200

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                    • #11
                      don't worry - found the answer.

                      Cheers

                      Snappa
                      '06 RV 1KZ-TE, BFG AT's LT 265/70/17 (2nd set), Hilux washer jets, Bosch Aero Wipers, Nokia Bluetooth car kit, Safari Snorkel, 12v ARB Portable Compressor, Hi-lift jack & winch kit, Unifilter Reusable Airfilter, DP Chip, ProVent 200

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Snappa View Post
                        don't worry - found the answer.

                        Cheers

                        Snappa
                        Along the exhaust, across the rear axle, into the roof, out the middle courtesy light, down the b pillar, across the floor, into the console, along the trans hump and up?
                        2009 120 V6 Auto. 265/70/17 Goodyear Silent Armours. Bilsteins and Kings Springs.

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                        • #13
                          Exactly.........
                          '06 RV 1KZ-TE, BFG AT's LT 265/70/17 (2nd set), Hilux washer jets, Bosch Aero Wipers, Nokia Bluetooth car kit, Safari Snorkel, 12v ARB Portable Compressor, Hi-lift jack & winch kit, Unifilter Reusable Airfilter, DP Chip, ProVent 200

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