Thanks Leigh I will await your updated micro one
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I went into my local Jaycar and picked up a 10a diode, did some surgery on a 7.5 amp fuse so that the fuse soldered to one end of the diode and the leg of the fuse to the other (fuse and diode in series). I fitted this to my Prado 150 in 2009. I removed it last month becasue I traded the Prado and have fitted it to my new one. It is still going strong.
Modified Alt-S fuse
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Hi lqqk,
Micro blades are available in the MK2 version and also the new MK3 version.
You can either purchase on Ebay or PM me to purchase directly and PP discount.
Cheers
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Any instruction on how to install the one Piranha supplies with the kit?"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia" (Charles Schultz)
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Can you post a picture of it?HKB Electronics, manufacturer of the Alternator Voltage Booster, Silver 2008 D4D,Lifted,Underbody protection, Alternator Voltage Booster, Tiger Z winch, Lightforce DL, Air Horns, Tanami Drawers, Drop down fridge slide, Outback cargo barriers, Rotronics dual Battery system, Polaris GPS, HF/UHF/VHF, Radio speaker combiner, Long ranger water tank, Diff breathers, Inverter, Snorkel and others
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How much did you trim?
Originally posted by MDSimpson View Postthe ABR one needed to be trimmed down to fit the fuse socket on my '08 120 D4D..
So. My question is, did I cut off enough? do I have to be a bit more ruthless, the diode seems a bit thicker than the 7.5 amp fuse it replaced, maybe it's not seated quite right.
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if the warning light is on then the regulator is not seeing the reference voltage and
has gone into fail safe mode.
The ABR diode has either been damaged by the trimming or is either in the wrong
way round or not seated properly. Try re-inserting opposite way around, if that
doesn't work hack a bit more off it or try contacting Derek for support.
You would think ABR would trim them themselves but probably don't want to risk damaging
the unit, leave that up to the customer it seems. I don't know what market/vehicle their general purpose diode is designed for but it doesn't appear to be for any of the Japanese models etc.
cheers
LeighLast edited by LeighW; 25-08-2013, 09:09 PM.HKB Electronics, manufacturer of the Alternator Voltage Booster, Silver 2008 D4D,Lifted,Underbody protection, Alternator Voltage Booster, Tiger Z winch, Lightforce DL, Air Horns, Tanami Drawers, Drop down fridge slide, Outback cargo barriers, Rotronics dual Battery system, Polaris GPS, HF/UHF/VHF, Radio speaker combiner, Long ranger water tank, Diff breathers, Inverter, Snorkel and others
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Originally posted by 08D4DPRADO View PostI just fitted the same one. I had to trim it down as per the instructions but I'm sure it's not fitting 100% correctly. Dash Battery light is now on permanently. But on the good side, my output voltage went from 13.65 to 14.12 across both batteries.
So. My question is, did I cut off enough? do I have to be a bit more ruthless, the diode seems a bit thicker than the 7.5 amp fuse it replaced, maybe it's not seated quite right.
Cheers.
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Originally posted by winniliss View PostIf you have to "cut or hack" a product to make it fit, it's not fit for purpose. Does the product state it's designed to be used in a Prado? I would be looking at one that does fit because if you stuff it up by cutting or hacking and didn't follow the instructions to the letter (onus on you to prove) it's user pays...
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Hey LeighW, just bough one of your diodes off EBay, looking forward to getting it in, new optima batteries going in next week as well,
Just to add to the last few posts, Why pay for something you have to cut up and bugger around with, extra $20 odd bucks and you can have one good to go.
Looking forward to Derek's reply if he does, certainly an interesting topic and creates a lot of interst, especially regarding something you cant actually see...2010 GXL Prado, ARB bar and winch, driving lights, dual wheel rack, roof rack, UHF, sat phone, rear seats removed, custom rear floor and fridge slide, chip, 3inch exhaust, 3inch lift, 200kg rear springs, ome shocks, 285 maxxis Tyres, Dual batteries, Anderson plugs, power in back etc. snorkel, and more. Wish List - nomad transmission lockup, roof mount DVD, long range tank, endless air compressor to fit the 150.
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Hey Leigh,
Mk3 diode arrived in the mail today, thanks heaps for that. Good price, fast shipping and easy to follow instructions.
So far it works great, the Prado was hot from driving home, I started it and the alternator was charging at 13.68 volts. I installed the diode and restarted the car, now charging at 14.19 volts. Perfect and only took about a minute to install.
Thanks mate, so far my experience has been first rate. My start battery usually sat around 12.4 volts, so will be interesting to see after a week or so what difference the diode will make.
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I received my Voltage Boosting Diode today!
I didn't idle it up when I checked the before and after voltages. I didn't have someone to rev it up.
I put the diode in the wrong way to start with and the battery symbol stayed on. I thought I was in all kinds of trouble. Flipped it around just like the instructions said and the battery symbol went away.
My before voltage when the car was warmed up was 13.95 and with the diode it went to 14.5.
I'm very happy!! I'm all set to go to get my dual battery system.
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