Have any of you has install a Turbo Timer in his Skoda 1.8T

Turbo_Boss · 30-12-2002, 20:45

Have any of you has install a Turbo Timer in his Skoda Ovtavia 1.8T ?

I already receive my Greaddy Turbo Timer and I am planing to install it this next saturday.
Any recomendation???
Wires colors???

THX,

Isaac

***DGW*** · 30-12-2002, 21:48

I think you will need to go to www.20VTurbo.com for advice. I searched that site for turbo timer and got 148 hits, including the following link which is for wiring a US-Spec 2000 VW GTi and new Beetle 1.8T:

http://www.swankmonkey.com/turbotimer/

I guess you live somewhere hot because I don't recall any interest in turbo timers in the UK.

Turbo_Boss · 30-12-2002, 22:21

Yes, I live in Panama Republic of Panama Central America.

Well, I know how to install it because I have do it before in my EX Mitsubishi Eclipse. But my only concern is about the Skoda Factory Alarm.

THX for the Web link.

Isaac

**TaviaRS** · 31-12-2002, 08:54

I looked at a turbo timer for mine, however, in the UK at least, some insurance companies get a bit funny about you wiring them in especially if they have specified a CAT 1 alarm/immobiliser system.

I now use a manual timer. Get to my destination, light a fag. When its gone its safe to turn off :mrgreen: For anyone using this method, remember to take the revs to 1500 a few times (helps the oil circulate, remeber you have very little oil pressure at idle) to assist with cooling

**GAFF** · 31-12-2002, 09:59

Would this start causing errors on the CAN BUS line, I don't know much about it but I asking the dealer before about a cut-off switch but he would install one as he told me that it would cause an error every time you flicked the switch.

***DGW*** · 31-12-2002, 15:59

I use my watch to time 2 minutes - I find this cheaper and far healthier than using a cigarette for the same purpose!

I like the tip about increasing idling RPM a couple of times and will use that in future. As for my wife, I consider myself lucky if she remembers to leave the engine idling.

RS_Russ · 03-01-2003, 14:23

Hi Guys

I'm glad this issue was raised - I remember back in the late 80's it used to be a real issue to leave the car idling for a few minutes after reaching your destination, but seems to have all but become obsolete....

I asked my dealer if this was required and although it wasn't official (ie not in any literature that I've seen) he said after a long hard run it was advisable.

Is it still neccessary for a standard tune vRS or is it erring on the side of caution?

Russ

**TaviaRS** · 03-01-2003, 14:35

IMHO there is nothing wrong with erring on the side of caution, I do it even if I've only just popped down the shops,usually whilst I remove the face from the stereo. I guess its just a habit, must confees to feeling like a plonker after driving my stepson's Punto. Went for a blat, got back and sat there letting it idle. He asked why, I was about to explain then realised its a 1.2 SPI engine, no turbo :roll: Muppet! :mrgreen:

***DGW*** · 04-01-2003, 10:44

The Owner's Manual does advise allowing the engine to run at idling speed for about 2 minutes before switching off to avoid any build-up of heat after operating it for a lengthy period at high engine loads - and that advice applies to all engine variants.

30-12-2002, 20:45	#1
Turbo_Boss Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Panama Republic of Panama Posts: 324 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 3 Posts	Have any of you has install a Turbo Timer in his Skoda 1.8T Have any of you has install a Turbo Timer in his Skoda Ovtavia 1.8T ? I already receive my Greaddy Turbo Timer and I am planing to install it this next saturday. Any recomendation??? Wires colors??? THX, Isaac

30-12-2002, 21:48	#2
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	I think you will need to go to www.20VTurbo.com for advice. I searched that site for turbo timer and got 148 hits, including the following link which is for wiring a US-Spec 2000 VW GTi and new Beetle 1.8T: http://www.swankmonkey.com/turbotimer/ I guess you live somewhere hot because I don't recall any interest in turbo timers in the UK. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

31-12-2002, 08:54	#4
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	I looked at a turbo timer for mine, however, in the UK at least, some insurance companies get a bit funny about you wiring them in especially if they have specified a CAT 1 alarm/immobiliser system. I now use a manual timer. Get to my destination, light a fag. When its gone its safe to turn off :mrgreen: For anyone using this method, remember to take the revs to 1500 a few times (helps the oil circulate, remeber you have very little oil pressure at idle) to assist with cooling __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

31-12-2002, 15:59	#6
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	I use my watch to time 2 minutes - I find this cheaper and far healthier than using a cigarette for the same purpose! I like the tip about increasing idling RPM a couple of times and will use that in future. As for my wife, I consider myself lucky if she remembers to leave the engine idling. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

03-01-2003, 14:23	#7
RS_Russ Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Glad this was raised Hi Guys I'm glad this issue was raised - I remember back in the late 80's it used to be a real issue to leave the car idling for a few minutes after reaching your destination, but seems to have all but become obsolete.... I asked my dealer if this was required and although it wasn't official (ie not in any literature that I've seen) he said after a long hard run it was advisable. Is it still neccessary for a standard tune vRS or is it erring on the side of caution? Russ

30-12-2002, 22:21	#3
Turbo_Boss Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Panama Republic of Panama Posts: 324 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 3 Posts	Yes, I live in Panama Republic of Panama Central America. Well, I know how to install it because I have do it before in my EX Mitsubishi Eclipse. But my only concern is about the Skoda Factory Alarm. THX for the Web link. Isaac

31-12-2002, 09:59	#5
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,880 Thanks: 29 Thanked 70 Times in 68 Posts	Would this start causing errors on the CAN BUS line, I don't know much about it but I asking the dealer before about a cut-off switch but he would install one as he told me that it would cause an error every time you flicked the switch.

03-01-2003, 14:35	#8
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	IMHO there is nothing wrong with erring on the side of caution, I do it even if I've only just popped down the shops,usually whilst I remove the face from the stereo. I guess its just a habit, must confees to feeling like a plonker after driving my stepson's Punto. Went for a blat, got back and sat there letting it idle. He asked why, I was about to explain then realised its a 1.2 SPI engine, no turbo :roll: Muppet! :mrgreen:

04-01-2003, 10:44	#9
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	The Owner's Manual does advise allowing the engine to run at idling speed for about 2 minutes before switching off to avoid any build-up of heat after operating it for a lengthy period at high engine loads - and that advice applies to all engine variants. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

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