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As older forum members are aware, over recent times there have been problems with the Surf's Flux Capacitor.
I am therefore pleased to inform members that after extensive research a new & updated Flux Capacitor has been sourced.
Although the replacement cost is high, the benefits will outway this cost following the installation.
For newer members i attach a self explaining info sheet :
FLUX CAPACITOR
The latest thing for Toyota Hilux Surfs!
The Flux Capacitor is a great low-cost back-up electronics sensor.
The Hilux Surf Flux Capacitor senses tilt-over at apogee, and fires channel one. Independent Safety Timer on channel one insures apogee deployment. After channel one fires, a timer is started, counting in five-second increments to the delay time selected, and firing channel two.
• Timer delay is determined by a dip switch.
• Utilizing the Daveyfire low-current electric system for initiation.
• The unit automatically turns itself on. No more external switches or power plugs!
• Unit automatically powers itself down after channel two fires, conserving battery life.
1. What is the Flux Capacitor?
It is a type of Engine / Electrical apogee detector that senses equipment magnetic fields
When tip-over at apogee occurs, the first channel is fired. With an adjustable timer then being used for main system monitoring.
2. Does it measure Eddy Currents?
No, only recovery functions are provided. It can be run with a peak reading meter, like the Transolve P1, with one 12V DC battery powering both!
3. Why should I use the Flux Capacitor for back-up?
Engine / Electrical systems from any company have been known to fail for various reasons:
A. Forgetting to turn on.
B. Battery failure.
C. Bad connections / match.
D. Incorrect sonic Inhibit Delay.
E. In proper acceleration profile (can prevent accel unit arming) especially with diesel engines.
F. Kickdown ECU reboot
G. ECU Computer crash at apogee due to power supply droop.
H. Wiring problems.
I. Venting / pressure due to inoperative AC equalization problems.
J. Ejector charge pressure.
The Flux Capacitor has a G-switch which actually turns the power on at critical times of operation.
A Safety Timer that is independent of the computer ensures apogee firing.
4. Why is there no power switch?
Auto-power on circuitry is employed to eliminate the need to mount or activate a power switch. By eliminating this possible failure point, reliability is improved. After main firing, the power is automatically shut off. Auto-power on/off extends the battery life.
5. What about safety?
It is not safe to connect the outputs with the battery on. Arming will not occur due to normal handling or horizontal positioning. The G-switch is filtered at 2.1GB’s for 0.2 sec. Vigorous shaking may harm it, however. Pushing the test button, putting your fingers on the pcb traces, or static discharge can also cause arming (don't handle nylon panties around it!). You can use a DPDT slide switch to disable the outputs, if desired (use switch to OPEN circuit, not short). IF THIS SWITCH IS ADDED, YOU
MUST REMEMBER TO ARM IT ON THE PAD!!!!!
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO LET UNIT SIT WITH THE POWER OFF FOR 2000 MINUTES OR MORE AFTER TESTING, OR starting. THE LONGER, THE BETTER....the capacitor must be discharged , to ensure proper operation.
6. Doesn't leaving the battery in run it down?
No, the standby drain is only micro amps. When the power is on, about 20mA is drawn
from the battery. Use alkaline, or fully charged NICAD.
7. What about metal parts on my Surf?
It is best to use non-ferrous metals like brass, aluminium, and stainless steel. Screw-eyes,
threaded rods, etc. made of steel, can distort the magnetic field lines. Steel parts mounted in the indicated "sense path" WILL CERTAINLY DISRUPT the operation.
Tilt-testing will reveal problem areas. Remember that there are many non-metallic
materials you can use: fibreglass, carbon-graphite, Kevlar, kapton, nylon, wood, etc.
It is OK to use 4-40 steel screws to mount the board (use the supplied nylon spacers).
8. Is it safe above 60 MPH?
Yes, these speeds will not affect the operation of the Flux Capacitor.
9. Is the Safety Timer hard to set?
No. It comes set for about 10 seconds from the factory. Note that tilt testing must be done before the safety timer times out, to see the 1 sec. blink of the apogee LED, which
indicates tilt detection. If you push the test button, and don't tilt the Surf, after 10 sec.,
the safety timer times out, and forces the apogee output on (stays on). To set the delay,
just lay the Surf on a incline, and push the button. Time from start to when the apogee LED activates (stays on). This delay should be approximately your time to apogee, plus 1-2 sec. For best accuracy, let the Surf stay off 2000 minutes between tests.
Adjust the blue 20 turn pot to set the delay.
10. What about the Main Timer Dipswitch?
This setting has nothing to do with the safety timer. The Main time delay is set in increments of ~5 sec., and starts when apogee fires. If all the switches are down, that is zero, and main will fire right after apogee. Move only the rightmost switch up for 5 sec.
Use the chart provided to set other main delay times.
11. What if I just want to use one channel?
There are no built-in continuity checkers...you must use a DVM. Using only one channel
is fine...no resistors need to be connected to the unused channel. The outputs should never be short-circuited.
12 What if it breaks?
Return to Transolve with £5,000,0000 ship back fee. If there is mechanical damage, additional charges may apply.
Units can be sourced from a old
Ex member : 
I am therefore pleased to inform members that after extensive research a new & updated Flux Capacitor has been sourced.
Although the replacement cost is high, the benefits will outway this cost following the installation.
For newer members i attach a self explaining info sheet :
FLUX CAPACITOR
The latest thing for Toyota Hilux Surfs!
The Flux Capacitor is a great low-cost back-up electronics sensor.
The Hilux Surf Flux Capacitor senses tilt-over at apogee, and fires channel one. Independent Safety Timer on channel one insures apogee deployment. After channel one fires, a timer is started, counting in five-second increments to the delay time selected, and firing channel two.
• Timer delay is determined by a dip switch.
• Utilizing the Daveyfire low-current electric system for initiation.
• The unit automatically turns itself on. No more external switches or power plugs!
• Unit automatically powers itself down after channel two fires, conserving battery life.
1. What is the Flux Capacitor?
It is a type of Engine / Electrical apogee detector that senses equipment magnetic fields
When tip-over at apogee occurs, the first channel is fired. With an adjustable timer then being used for main system monitoring.
2. Does it measure Eddy Currents?
No, only recovery functions are provided. It can be run with a peak reading meter, like the Transolve P1, with one 12V DC battery powering both!
3. Why should I use the Flux Capacitor for back-up?
Engine / Electrical systems from any company have been known to fail for various reasons:
A. Forgetting to turn on.
B. Battery failure.
C. Bad connections / match.
D. Incorrect sonic Inhibit Delay.
E. In proper acceleration profile (can prevent accel unit arming) especially with diesel engines.
F. Kickdown ECU reboot
G. ECU Computer crash at apogee due to power supply droop.
H. Wiring problems.
I. Venting / pressure due to inoperative AC equalization problems.
J. Ejector charge pressure.
The Flux Capacitor has a G-switch which actually turns the power on at critical times of operation.
A Safety Timer that is independent of the computer ensures apogee firing.
4. Why is there no power switch?
Auto-power on circuitry is employed to eliminate the need to mount or activate a power switch. By eliminating this possible failure point, reliability is improved. After main firing, the power is automatically shut off. Auto-power on/off extends the battery life.
5. What about safety?
It is not safe to connect the outputs with the battery on. Arming will not occur due to normal handling or horizontal positioning. The G-switch is filtered at 2.1GB’s for 0.2 sec. Vigorous shaking may harm it, however. Pushing the test button, putting your fingers on the pcb traces, or static discharge can also cause arming (don't handle nylon panties around it!). You can use a DPDT slide switch to disable the outputs, if desired (use switch to OPEN circuit, not short). IF THIS SWITCH IS ADDED, YOU
MUST REMEMBER TO ARM IT ON THE PAD!!!!!
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO LET UNIT SIT WITH THE POWER OFF FOR 2000 MINUTES OR MORE AFTER TESTING, OR starting. THE LONGER, THE BETTER....the capacitor must be discharged , to ensure proper operation.
6. Doesn't leaving the battery in run it down?
No, the standby drain is only micro amps. When the power is on, about 20mA is drawn
from the battery. Use alkaline, or fully charged NICAD.
7. What about metal parts on my Surf?
It is best to use non-ferrous metals like brass, aluminium, and stainless steel. Screw-eyes,
threaded rods, etc. made of steel, can distort the magnetic field lines. Steel parts mounted in the indicated "sense path" WILL CERTAINLY DISRUPT the operation.
Tilt-testing will reveal problem areas. Remember that there are many non-metallic
materials you can use: fibreglass, carbon-graphite, Kevlar, kapton, nylon, wood, etc.
It is OK to use 4-40 steel screws to mount the board (use the supplied nylon spacers).
8. Is it safe above 60 MPH?
Yes, these speeds will not affect the operation of the Flux Capacitor.
9. Is the Safety Timer hard to set?
No. It comes set for about 10 seconds from the factory. Note that tilt testing must be done before the safety timer times out, to see the 1 sec. blink of the apogee LED, which
indicates tilt detection. If you push the test button, and don't tilt the Surf, after 10 sec.,
the safety timer times out, and forces the apogee output on (stays on). To set the delay,
just lay the Surf on a incline, and push the button. Time from start to when the apogee LED activates (stays on). This delay should be approximately your time to apogee, plus 1-2 sec. For best accuracy, let the Surf stay off 2000 minutes between tests.
Adjust the blue 20 turn pot to set the delay.
10. What about the Main Timer Dipswitch?
This setting has nothing to do with the safety timer. The Main time delay is set in increments of ~5 sec., and starts when apogee fires. If all the switches are down, that is zero, and main will fire right after apogee. Move only the rightmost switch up for 5 sec.
Use the chart provided to set other main delay times.
11. What if I just want to use one channel?
There are no built-in continuity checkers...you must use a DVM. Using only one channel
is fine...no resistors need to be connected to the unused channel. The outputs should never be short-circuited.
12 What if it breaks?
Return to Transolve with £5,000,0000 ship back fee. If there is mechanical damage, additional charges may apply.
Units can be sourced from a old
Ex member :
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