9
JUN
So in the process of repairing / replacing my garage motors we discovered one of the end stop sensors weren’t working. So the garage door wouldn’t stop make a clunk sound and then open again to the correct position.
So on a late Saturday afternoon I set out looking for a security shop that stores end stop sensors. Couldn’t find any so came home and had to use the old grey matter. I discovered that in the centre there was a magnet – so went around the house thinking how to close a magnetic circuit. After a few moments it hit me – the alarm triggers (door / window sensors, entry sensors) have a magnet and a reed switch. Installed a reed switch as an end stop on the garage motor and it worked perfectly.
Later that week went to find out the price of the sensor pack which was about R350 – and my solution costed me R10.
How reed switches work:
Read more about reed switches at http://simplisafe.com/blog/door-sensor-secrets
9
JUN
Centurion Systems make a great product. Fairly easy to setup and configure. Recently half my motor was stolen so I thought let me rebuild it component by component.
Surprisingly, it was fairly simple and the online support, groups, youtube vids (http://www.youtube.com/user/CenturionSystems ) and Centurion’s website (http://www.centsys.co.za /) really helped.
Important manuals I found useful are:
D5Evo_Installation_Manual_20110418_1010.D.01.0175_7_small
Gate Motor install guide
Gate Motor user guide and the most important one I think is Diagnostics made easy
Enjoy …
Credits: http://www.centsys.co.za/index.php?q=con,114,Product%20Documentation
9
JUN
So at home we have the old digidoor II garage door motors. I’ve was having some trouble so found the installation manual very helpful.
Check it out here
Credits to http://www.hydrodoors.co.za/downloads.htm
11
NOV
So like me, if you still driving a Tazz and looking for the specs of the car check out the below:
Still one of the most reliable cars around – my trusty Tazz.
TOYOTA TAZZ 130
Make
toyota
Model
tazz
Variant
130 (ac)
Price
R 82,662
Release Date
200305
Discontinued Date
200512
Dimensions and Weight
Boot Capacity
281
Load
968
Length
3995
Ground Clearance
155
Gross Laden Mass
1450
Height
1365
Licencing Mass
944
Width
1655
Engine and Gearbox
Engine Layout
transverse inline 4
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
natural
Valves
sohc 3 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke
73.0×77.4
Capacity
1296
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Ignition Type
electronic
Gearbox Details
5 speed manual
Hybrid / Clutchless
no
Number of Gears
5
Manual / Automatic
manual
Maintenance and Warranty
Maintenance / Service Plan
none
Maintenance / Service Exclusions
Maintenance / Service Distance
0
Maintenance / Service Plan Time
0
Oil Change Intervals
15000
Service Intervals
30000
Service Indicator
no
Warranty Distance (Km)
100000
Warranty Period (Months)
36
Warranty
3yr/100000km, 3yr anti-corrosion,3yr roadside assist, optional 5yr/180000km warranty
Performance
Fuel Capacity
60
Fuel Consumpsion – Highway
7.8
Fuel Consumpsion – Urban
14.35
Consumption Annual Average
10.17
Fuel Type
leaded/unleaded
Fuel Supply
carburettor, two barrel, down-draft
Acceleration 0-100 Final
14.1
100 to 0 Seconds
0
Quarter Mile Sprint
0
Top Speed Final
159
Power Output
55kw@6200
Torque
103nm@4200
Auto Traction Control
no
Limited Slip Diff
no
Towing Capacity (KG)
650
Turning Circle (Meters)
9.6
Turns Lock to Lock
4.1
Peripherals and Accesories
Air conditioner
yes
Automatic Air conditioner
no
Climate Control
no
Auto Headlamps
no
Fog Lamps – Front
no
Fog Lamps – Rear
no
Xenon Headlamps
no
Remote Side Mirrors
no
Auto Dip Mirrors
Remote Electric Mirror Memory
no
Remote Side Mirrors Electric
no
Electric Windows
no
Electric Window Detail
no
Electric Window One-Touch
no
Tinted Side Windows
no
Tinted Windscreen
no
Rear Screen Demister
yes
Sliding Roof
no
Number of Sliding Roofs
0
Wipers
no
Auto Windscreen Wipers
no
Rear Screen Wiper
no
Heated Seats
no
Electric Seat Adj Detail
no
Electric Seat Memory
no
Electric Seat Adjustment
no
Rear Seat Split
60/40
Headrests – Front
yes
Headrests – Rear
no
Hands-Free Phone
no
Hands-Free Phone Pre-Wiring
no
Radio And / Or Tape
option
Radio
option
Tape
no
CD Player
option
CD Shuttle
no
Multi Function Steering Wheel
no
Rev Counter
no
Central Locking
no
Code Start
no
On Board Computer
no
Cruise Control
no
Cup Holders
no
Keyless Entry
no
Park Distance Control – Back
no
Park Distance Control – Front
no
Satelite Navigation
no
Remote Boot Opener
no
Remote Fuel Cap Release
no
Security and Safety
Security System
yes
Alarm
from 03/04
Immobiliser
from 03/04
Impact Tensioning Seat Belts
no
Air Bag – Number
0
Air Bag – Driver
no
Air Bag – Passenger
no
Air Bag – Side
no
Air Bag – Detail
none
Gearlock
up to 02/04
Hi Level Brake Light
no
Power Steering
no
Roadside Assistance Time
36
Side Impact Protection
yes
Styling and Look
Body Style
Body Coloured Bumpers
painted
Body Coloured Mirrors
black
Metallic Paint
yes
Leather
no
Rear Spoiler
no
Uncategorized
Class
c
Doors
5
Seats
4
Stability
no
Type
hatch
Options Group
toytaz001
Wheels, Brakes and Steering
ABS
no
Front Brakes
discs, 243mm
Rear Brakes
drums, 200mm
Brake Hydrolics
vacuum boost
Handbreak Position
between front seats
Alloy Wheels
no
Rim Size – Front
5j
Rim Size – Rear
5j
Drive Wheels
front
Front Track
1430
Rear Track
1410
Wheel Base
2430
Number of Wheels Driven
2
Tyre Size – Front
155 r13 s
Tyre Size – Rear
155 r13 s
Front Suspension
independent macpherson struts, gas dampers
Rear Suspension
independent macpherson struts, gas dampers
Steering Type
rack and pinion
Steering Column Reach Adjust
no
Steering Column Height / Rake Adjust
no
Happy Tazzing
Credits:
http://www.um.co.za/specifications/toyota_tazz_130_(ac)_(2003).aspx