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nick h · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 23:14 Post subject: Trip Computer

Does the 2007 LC4 D4D have a trip computer? The hand book refers to one but the dealers say not fitted.

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marlot · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:15 Post subject:

No it doesn't.

But if it really matters to you there is one you can plug into the diagnostics socket.

http://www.scangauge.com/

nick h · Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 23:49 Post subject:

Many thanks for the info. It is not really important but I did need to know if it should be fitted so that I could sort it out under warranty if necessary. Also I did not want to have something fitted that I didn't know how to use.
Cheers

garystockton · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 14:00 Post subject:

I still find this the most amazing thing to leave out - all the fittings are there, all the information is there, and to not fit it to the existing touch-screen info centre is just weird, I think.

But that's me. The LC3 has a really neat unit that runs in the same display as the clock - why that wasn't kept I dunno..... Typical Toyota - with so many variations of base model. Might try and find one from a LC3 from a breakers and try and retrofit just that part Smile

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Crispin · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 14:30 Post subject:

garystockton · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 15:05 Post subject:

Yep - actually it's not the 'uprated' one I want - it's the 'downgrade' I want Confused

The LC4 & 5 have the supposed 'uprated' centre console that doesn't include the on-board trip computer. I spent AGES looking for it Embarassed

And I'm still working on my carputer design, but I don't want to go so far as to integrate it into the vehicle electronics bar the amplifier under the front pax seat to play my iTunes lists. Will need to spend some time with Jon Wildsmith reasonably soon to work this one out - but still waiting for LC to design / build my packing system Twisted Evil

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Crispin · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 15:53 Post subject:

not sure how it's downrated - it has more than my LC4.... Off to http://www.breakeryard.com/ to find one.
Thanks for the tip
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gary.nichols · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 22:28 Post subject:

Landcrusher · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:34 Post subject:

Mine was an LC3 and it didn't have trip computer. Couldn't believe it. My Mum has a W reg Corolla auto and it HAS one. Huh? £30k and you have to work out mpg on a McDonalds wrapper. It's a bit cheap.

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Crispin · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 13:01 Post subject:

gilghana · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 18:40 Post subject:

Eh, the hardships you 120 boys have to go through Laughing

What next - not enough cup holders, seats a bit hard??? Rolling Eyes

Macdonalds wrappers at least will stop your brains from seizing up from watching your DVD/Digital Telly built into the vanity mirror.
Gil
(still reeling from Gary Stockton's sinking container comments Wink

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Landcrusher · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 18:51 Post subject:

Gil, now that you mention it, the 120 actually IS a bit short on cup holders and coin trays for that matter. Great holder in the rear arm rest for the ankle-biters in the back, but up front, not good. Yes, well spotted.

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Crispin · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 20:50 Post subject:

gilghana · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 21:42 Post subject:

Yup - the two of you have me cringing! Shocked

Joking apart, from reading IH8MUD and yank 80 series owners loving their scangauges I would have thought they would work with a 120!!! Actually I would never sneer at a few "non-essentials" (would love a few in mine!) - bl**dy intermitent wiper would do for starters, rear wash/wipe, decent stereo, etc etc. Laughing

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Crispin · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 22:19 Post subject:

An intermittent wiper is easily added on!
When there is light rain, move your hand to the wiper stalk and turn it on. Turn it off again. Frequency should be inversely proportional to visibility. Laughing

Has anyone with a 120 tried a scangauge?
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