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Field Monitor Unit Install questions
I have been through a dozen threads on the subject and have two questions I cannot answer.
1) my unit only displays baro/altimeter, no temp. Mode button only affects altimeter mode...any ideas? Is this just a different version? Yes, it is wired up and hooked up to a probe.
2) unit does not dim with the dimmer adjustment. I tagged the green wire on the dimmer and all other lights hooked to this wire dim. I read in one thread it may be because I have installed LEDs...is this it? Something else?
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Take a better picture of your unit, but on mine the temperature is its own section, and the baro/alti is below it, cycling through via mode.
As for the bulbs, they actually are dimming but it's basically worthless (look very closely when you toggle your lights and you will see an incredibly minor dimming). Swap out to #2722 bulbs (T1-1/2), and you'll be set.
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Mode on mine only changes altitude. (high vs height ascended, from memory).
They don't Dim with LEDs. looks much better with factory replacement bulbs.
Mine is factory fitted (96), so I'd say its fair to say "that's how its meant to work"
Not sure about the temperature reading, didn't facelift trucks have it elsewhere, so it was removed from the field monitor?
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It would be very cool to find a way to get the temp to show in F. There's gotta be a way, or a jumper to soder or something to switch it,
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Find one from a Subaru Forester and fit it in the 4Runner/Hilux mounting surround. It'll be in F and feet. The Subie units will mount into the DIN locations just fine if you'd want to go that route instead too.
Only "issue" is the picture is a tiny car
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are we positive it will install in the FMU housing?
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are we positive it will install in the FMU housing?
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Nope, but if someone is has an extra housing, I'd be more than happy to try and fit it. 
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Subaru Forester Impreza Altimeter Dash Compass Gauge Digital Multi Display #1
Looks like it will require a fair amount of modification.
I'm torn. I prefer hPa for pressure, but I'd like *F for temp. Hmmmm...
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Originally Posted by NWFL4Runner
Take a better picture of your unit, but on mine the temperature is its own section, and the baro/alti is below it, cycling through via mode.
As for the bulbs, they actually are dimming but it's basically worthless (look very closely when you toggle your lights and you will see an incredibly minor dimming). Swap out to #2722 bulbs (T1-1/2), and you'll be set.
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Thanks for the tip on the bulbs. Better pic as requested...thinking mine is just different. Cycling mode only changes between the altimeter modes for me.
FWIW it was gray and I repainted with some paint I had from another project, little light in color but good enough for me.
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Yeah, gotta say I think yours is just different
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Thanks for the tip on the bulbs. Better pic as requested...thinking mine is just different. Cycling mode only changes between the altimeter modes for me.
FWIW it was gray and I repainted with some paint I had from another project, little light in color but good enough for me.
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I just installed a FMU in.my 98 4runner. Is is like yours. No temp, just baro and altitude
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Quote:
Originally Posted by papabeach
Thanks for the tip on the bulbs. Better pic as requested...thinking mine is just different. Cycling mode only changes between the altimeter modes for me.
FWIW it was gray and I repainted with some paint I had from another project, little light in color but good enough for me.
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I just installed a FMU in.my 98 4runner. Is is like yours. No temp, just baro and altitude
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