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VMSpc Fuel Temperature Gauge

I added a fuel temperature gauge to my VMSpc display, but it is apparently not receiving any data from the engine.  My 1999 coach has the Cummins M11 engine.  I wonder if it does not actually have a fuel temp sensor.  Has anyone else with this engine run into this? 

Thanks

Richard
Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/Air Force One
Jan: NO5U, Richard:KA5RIW
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Re: VMSpc Fuel Temperature Gauge

Reply #1 –
I haven't seen any sensor on the fuel system of my coach, same year and engine.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: VMSpc Fuel Temperature Gauge

Reply #2 –
None shown on engine.  Maybe add one to the tank as the fuel cools the head and ECU then returns to the tank.

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: VMSpc Fuel Temperature Gauge

Reply #3 –
If your engine ECU doesn't see one then it will not be reported.  Use the PID sniffer to see it VMSpc sees one.  If hot then addins a fuel temp gauge will not show.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: VMSpc Fuel Temperature Gauge

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
If your engine ECU doesn't see one then it will not be reported.  Use the PID sniffer to see it VMSpc sees one.  If hot then addins a fuel temp gauge will not show.

2 questions while we are on this subject.. ok maybe 3

1) I did the rear brakes and have an ABS light.. though it would show the code? Thinking it is the sensor (adjustment)
2) The rooster is back and cant remember how to turn it off Cockle doodle Dooooooo
3) when is the TST wheel pressure programming coming? (if its not out yet)?

Thanks Roger.

Re: VMSpc Fuel Temperature Gauge

Reply #5 –
All the wheels have an ABS sensor otherwise the system wouldn't work.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: VMSpc Fuel Temperature Gauge

Reply #6 –
Quote from: craneman –
All the wheels have an ABS sensor otherwise the system wouldn't work.
Well that complicates things... actually did front and back brakes.. Grrr.. wonder if someone can plug into it to show where the issue is.

Re: VMSpc Fuel Temperature Gauge

Reply #7 –
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TST TPMS integration. Well it is there in beta versions but the hardware side of it is not there yet at last word.  It is going to be more complicated than just connecting your sensors. Sounds like you will need a different receiver that integrates signals with the JIB and then to VMSpc.  My suggestion is to just use TST TPMS as is.  It really uses a lot of screen real estate to make the display, something not always easily available.  An the stand alone TST display can be on all the time if you want to watch for tire issues.  Probably don't want to leave your PC o; all the time to accomplish the same.  The morning you are leaving is a bad time to discover a tire issue.  Stay tuned. 

I have no idea about ABS codes.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: VMSpc Fuel Temperature Gauge

Reply #8 –
This is from Silverleaf.  Fuel Temp is engine dependent.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: VMSpc Fuel Temperature Gauge

Reply #9 –
Craneman my understanding is that if a wheel is out the other three still work.

Obviously without that wheels input to the system.  Degraded
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4
 

Re: VMSpc Fuel Temperature Gauge

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –
Craneman my understanding is that if a wheel is out the other three still work.

Obviously without that wheels input to the system.  Degraded
The other 3 would still work, but with a bad or missing rear the coach would pull to the side of the bad or missing rear in a true lock up situation.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean