smithyithy Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Hi guys, I've just bought this, hope you can see it cause the advert may have been removed completely: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/toyota/starlet/facelift-model-toyota-glanza-v-1-3-turbo/1762102?utm_source=share Either way, it's a Glanza It's standard apart from a Blitz cat-back, HKS filter and a turbo timer. Trouble is, neither me or the trader selling the car can find the turbo timer! It works, and works fine, it seems to be set to about 30-45 seconds, but it's not in the car, or at least anywhere visible.. Any ideas where to look?? Many thanks, Chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JordanEP91 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 When you turn the car off mate can you hear a beeping? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beastmode panda Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 How is anyone on here supposed to know where a turbo timer is on YOUR car lol? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithyithy Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 How is anyone on here supposed to know where a turbo timer is on YOUR car lol? Lol, I know what you're saying.. I just meant is there a common place people install them that's out of sight? It's nowhere inside that I can see, I could spend hours searching under the dash or around the engine bay, or somebody could say 'oh, a few members have stuck them under so-and-so behind the dash and connected to such-and-such wire' When you turn the car off mate can you hear a beeping? No mate not that I can remember, there's no alarm, key fob or anything. It's got the central locking but that's by a manual key. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 My guess is in and around the steering column area Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DudFunk Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Best place to start would be behind the drivers side of the dash as it would require wiring into to the ingition Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithyithy Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Sound, so I've got a general area to start with Are they all usually adjustable? Or do some literally connect up and just do their thing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 You'll normally be able to mess about with them to adjust the idle time, depends which model of TT you have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Haven't read the ins an outs nor the ad but bear in mind some aftermarket alarm systems have inbuilt turbo timers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DudFunk Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Haven't read the ins an outs nor the ad but bear in mind some aftermarket alarm systems have inbuilt turbo timers Yea really should have mentioned that in fact the "turbo timer" I put in my car is nothing more than a relay that holds the ignition power for a couple of seconds so could possibly be similar Edited October 12, 2013 by DudFunk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithyithy Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Well, I don't have an alarm - yet. I'm gonna get a Cat alarm / immobiliser fitted with remote central locking.. So I'd imagine this would need to be incorporated into the TT to avoid any conflicts (like a relay or something that activates the immobiliser when the TT turns off?) Anyway cheers guys, I'll start there and report back when I've got it next Saturday Edit: @DudFunk, that's interesting! Something I'll consider too, might be harder to trace if it's simply a relay fitted somewhere eh? Edited October 12, 2013 by smithyithy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Is it an optional extra one? In that case there is a switch where the mirrors adjust. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DudFunk Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Edit: @DudFunk, that's interesting! Something I'll consider too, might be harder to trace if it's simply a relay fitted somewhere eh? I put my turbo timer relay in behind the clocks nice neat job but I have learned to respect to speedo cable that thing is a bitch to get back on! I had a Cat 1 toad in mine when I bought it I hated it ripped it out and got an Autowatch 2 way immobilizing alarm with all the bells and whistles very happy with it the speaker siren and back-up siren is LOUD!!! Edited October 12, 2013 by DudFunk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithyithy Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Is it an optional extra one? In that case there is a switch where the mirrors adjust. !!!!!! A square / rectangular toggle switch?? There was one there, but I could've sworn it was for the aftermarket rear fog Dud - can you recall the model / price etc? I'll have a look if you're recommending it. I want a decent one anyway, remote start would be sweet too over the winter! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DudFunk Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) !!!!!! A square / rectangular toggle switch?? There was one there, but I could've sworn it was for the aftermarket rear fog Dud - can you recall the model / price etc? I'll have a look if you're recommending it. I want a decent one anyway, remote start would be sweet too over the winter!Are you asking for the alarm model number or the Relay?The Alarm is an Autowatch 457rli I cant say how much it would cost as I got a whole bunch of other bits with it (customised central locking, aftermarket security locks all round like used on cigarette vans etc as well as few other bits and bobs) so best bet would be to ring around just remember it can be the best alarm in the world if it installed badly its more or less useless if a good thief gets there hands on your car! Its a highly recommended alarm arguably one of the best in the world was developed by a South African company and has an excellent track record have a google of it there see if its for you definitely not as flashy as say a clifford etc but I hate them stupid fobs they give you with them anyway I always think if I lost my keys or I had to empty my pockets into a bowl Id rather have an understated fob with just a few buttons rather than the stupid LCD screened ones that are becoming more prevalent now! Edited October 12, 2013 by DudFunk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithyithy Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Cheers dude, I'm looking into them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 !!!!!! A square / rectangular toggle switch?? There was one there, but I could've sworn it was for the aftermarket rear fog Dud - can you recall the model / price etc? I'll have a look if you're recommending it. I want a decent one anyway, remote start would be sweet too over the winter! Yeah, would be a toggle switch, can't speak from experience, but as far as I am aware is 3mins 1min off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithyithy Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Hmm, interesting. Guess all I can do is wait until I've got the car then try to find out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I would 100% say if it is after market, you would be able to see it from the driver seat. Toyota OEM ones are literally a switch and the rest is concealed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithyithy Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 What's up gang, after a bit of investigation and panel removal, I found this: Turbo Timer by Smithyithy, on Flickr Turbo Timer by Smithyithy, on Flickr This is how the switches were set (sorry for the shit focus): Turbo Timer by Smithyithy, on Flickr Flicked that off and that seems to have deactivated it, so it's ready for alarm installation I left it wired up though cause there were a LOT of wires, and I didn't want to risk messing up anything. And yes, I gave that panel a thorough clean before refitting ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Nice one, love the look of old skool JDM electronics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithyithy Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 I found their website, it's Japanese only and pretty unreadable even with Google Translate lol, these must be long discontinued though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithyithy Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Ah, on some random site I've found a PDF of the instruction manual.. All Japanese, but the diagrams are pretty clear, so I may be able to remove it at some point.. It turns out the random little aerial that's stuck in the corner of dash is connected to it too... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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