Automatic Transmission Governor Computer

[Rich H]

Quote:Be nice to have a new unit rather than a refurbished one

Rich Johnstone has already designed a new PCB which uses a different comparator chip. Unfortunately whilst I was testing it it kept locking into first gear and, under tight time constraints, I had to abandon it and go back to the original.

My plan as I mentioned in another thread is to make a digital version, I just need an old governor and some time to do it... :roll:

[bozzzydmc]

Paul O'Malley Wrote:Like any part on our vehicles the original computer is very good once the right upgrades have been done and the vehicle is charging and running right and has a good battery.

A bad battery or jump starting even kills modern vehicles.

very true

BTW What controls this gear box on a Renault ?

[Paul O'Malley]

The same unit but it just has a short wiring loom that has the multi plug bolted to the LH side of the gearbox.

[NickT]

Paul O'Malley Wrote:Like any part on our vehicles the original computer is very good once the right upgrades have been done and the vehicle is charging and running right and has a good battery.

A bad battery or jump starting even kills modern vehicles.

I can't agree with you more !

A good battery, alternator upgrade and ensuring good clean earths is the best starting point.

If you put a piece of wood in the battery compartment to fill it in, a Halfords 094 calcium battery fits in nicely and is 75ah. I managed to wangle a trade club card one day...

NickT.

[Paul O'Malley]

I have the trade card also.
I was a mechanic and auto elec for ten years, now I play with cars for fun

[NickT]

Paul O'Malley Wrote:I have the trade card also.
I was a mechanic and auto elec for ten years, now I play with cars for fun

I turned up one day in my overalls and asked if i was in the trade so i said "yes" ! Quite a bit of difference between retail and trade !

NickT.

[bozzzydmc]

I have a Makro card ....

[Paul O'Malley]

Quote:I turned up one day in my overalls and asked if i was in the trade so i said "yes" ! Quite a bit of difference between retail and trade !

Happy days !

Halfords in Ireland can be very expensive for a lot of stuff so I am very careful about what I buy from them.

[deloreanguy]

The developer of our digital lock control module has developed a modern replacement for the trans computer. Their first test units are being fabbed now and will be installed in cars later this month.

James

[bozzzydmc]

http://pkzip.livejournal.com/

Thought this guys site and info was useful.