Julian Thompson Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 I've bought the little external air temp sensor for my stack dash - it plugs neatly into the extension wire marked "air" - but how do I get it to register the temperature? The manual seems to refer to a huge list of parameters that are accessed via the menu but I only get 1/2 of them, and "air temp" isnt mentioned at all, even though the manual shows the display reading the air temp. Mine is a "Caterham" branded Stack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 Can't think where this would register without either replacing another read out on a layer of the display or by having additional layers (which I would have thought would need a bigger upgrade than plugging a sensor in)...? As std. I believe the Caterham dash is like the Stack 8130 Road dash, so it has: Layer1: Fuel level, MPH, trip/odo Layer2: Oil temp, MPH, Oil Pressure Layer3: Water temp, MPH, Oil pressure Layer4: Fuel pressure, MPH, volts Layer5: Stopwatch/manual lap timer and...MPH. I suppose it could replace L3 OilPress or L4 FuelPress but I'm fairly sure Stack need to know this up front and program the unit accordingly (?). Could be talking out of my orifice here though. Best bet would be to give Caterham or Stack a call and ask them... Note that if it does have to go back to them you'll be without instruments until they sort it (which might take weeks). External air temperature? On an aeroscreen'd car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted August 7, 2002 Author Share Posted August 7, 2002 I know it sounds weird but I just wanted all the options complete - I hate "dangly" wires that do nowt! I might use it for something like a power run, so I can write down the ambient temp? Dunno but I'm a sucker for useless widgets! The Stack manual DOES clearly show it! Maybe it'll have to go back then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Just tie the dangly wires out of the way. You'll soon forget they're there I'm fairly sure the Stack manual is pretty generic, so it wouldn't surprise me if it was there even with units that aren't thus equipped. But as with all things I could very well be wrong. Give 'em a call, I'm sure they'll clarify (and if it does slot in, let us know which layer it goes in). Nice looking car by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 According to their brochure it's only available on the 8120 dash, suspect it may not work on yours? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted August 7, 2002 Author Share Posted August 7, 2002 Thanks guys! That'll be something else to send back to Demon Tweeks! Doh! Anyway, like you said, a tywrap is cheaper!! I wonder why it's got a wire marked "AIR TEMP" sticking out of the back if it won't work? Daft that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 It is a bit daft. I guess for the sake of a 1p piece of wire it's easier than marking them 1, 2, 3 etc then having to cross reference for a given configuration? Maybe it terminates with one of the other wires? You should still give Stack a call though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_ed Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 There are two 8130 dashes, I think one is called the 8130P or something. One displays air temperature, and one displays fuel pressure. Stack can reprogram your dash, but its not exactly cheap. I'll give you 15squid for the air temp sensor! (I've got an 8130 with no sensor) Cheers, Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 I would venture that fuel pressure is infinitely more important to monitor in a 7 than air temp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 PS Thanks for the clarification Ed... Julian - if you want an air temp readout Robert Dyas do a digital thermometer that has an external probe for about a tenner 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted August 8, 2002 Author Share Posted August 8, 2002 Thanks ed. Sensor is winging its way back to DT for a reeeefund! Nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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