MyG37.com | G35Driver.com | My350Z.com | ZDriver.com
  
 
Show Your Support Become A Premier Member



Go Back   G35Driver > Tech Area > Audio, Video & Electronics > Car PC
User Name
Password
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-19-2007, 02:36 PM
ligersandtions's Avatar
Premier Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Arcadia, CA
Posts: 884
iTrader: (0)
Overheating

I'm having problems with my carputer overheating (it ends up not wanting to turn on at all, so then I don't have a functioning carputer). I was wondering where you mounted your carputer? I currently have it in the trunk, and I tried putting it in my extra cubby hole above my glove compartment, but haven't successfully gotten it to fit in there.

Also, I noticed when it's in the trunk, it craps out for a couple seconds after I go around a sharp turn at fairly high speed. Anyways, if you could let me know where you mounted yours and if you've had any problems, that would be really helpful. Thanks!

Oh yeah, I'm in socal, where it's hot as balls....so maybe there's really no way around this. I don't know???
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-24-2007, 01:50 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Caribbean
Posts: 981
iTrader: (0)
hmm are you sure heat is the problem?

i have mine in the trunk. epia based w/ fan. never overheated... and i live in the caribbean, so its summer here all year round. afaik its never failed to boot due to heat in the 2yrs its been installed...
__________________
http://www.streetseen.vi || 2004.5 G35C 6MT || Volk - Michelin - HKS - Stillen - Alpine - JL
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-30-2007, 08:43 PM
gizsf's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 802
iTrader: (4)
Doesn't sound like overheating to me either. I have mine installed in the cubby and my previous one was under my seat....no overheating issues to date. It almost sounds like you may have some loose wires in your setup.
__________________
04 IP Coupe - Custom Carputer w/DW Touchscreen, XP, GPS, Centrafuse, MameArcade..etc.-Compustar Alarm - Ground Kit- 5/16 Iso Spacer - Greddy Sp - 4080/JL Setup-& more.
Carputer Thread- http://g35driver.com/forums/car-pc/45823-g35-coupe-carputer.html Carputer2: http://g35driver.com/forums/car-pc/85160-my-2nd-g35-carputer-creation-install.html
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 09-10-2007, 11:35 AM
ligersandtions's Avatar
Premier Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Arcadia, CA
Posts: 884
iTrader: (0)
Okay, so I think I've ruled out overheating (it's been quite a bit cooler here recently, and was pretty chilly this morning when my computer didn't work), and I think I've ruled out loose wires (I basically took the computer apart and put it back together making sure everything was connected well).

So I got the computer put back together and tried it out....it worked! Then I tried it again....still worked. And again....same result. Then this morning on my way to work, it wouldn't turn on. I tried turning my car off and back on, and still nothing. Any ideas why a computer might act so unpredictable? Between the day that it worked and yesterday, my car sat in my driveway and didn't move.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 09-11-2007, 02:40 PM
gizsf's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 802
iTrader: (4)
I would pull out the volt meter and start with testing the shutdown controller/power supply first. See if its getting juice and if it's sending it out to the carputer. This way you can start narrowing down to where the problem is.
__________________
04 IP Coupe - Custom Carputer w/DW Touchscreen, XP, GPS, Centrafuse, MameArcade..etc.-Compustar Alarm - Ground Kit- 5/16 Iso Spacer - Greddy Sp - 4080/JL Setup-& more.
Carputer Thread- http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45823 Carputer2: http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85160
Reply With Quote
Reply



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:17 AM.


Powered by vBulletin Version 3.5.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
SEO by vBSEO 3.2.0
Copyright ©2002 - 2008, G35DRIVER.COM All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - JOBS


MyG37.com | My350Z.com | ZDriver.com | G35Driver.com