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Xelr8

Member Since: 26 Aug 2014
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 165

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red

Digital Tachograph Buying & Fitting recommendations

Hi All

I'm in the process of finally buying a Digi Tacho

Anybody got any recommendations for buying at a reasonable price & fitting of one in the South Yorks area?
I will travel if the Price is good enough.

Cheers
Leon

30th Jan 2015 12:28pm

Sphere

Member Since: 26 Apr 2013
Location: Midlands
Posts: 725

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Keswick Green

There is a place in Bristol think they do all the utility ones by the sound of things. Just not a cheap excersise. Will have to look myself soon so be interested in any suggestions

30th Jan 2015 8:03pm

walfy

Member Since: 29 Aug 2007
Location: Frome
Posts: 2658

If buying for a Defender, Does it really need one? I thought the Defender came under the duel purpose vehicle regs and was therefore exempt 110 D250 SE HT
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30th Jan 2015 8:05pm

TJ101

Member Since: 30 May 2007
Location: Taunton Somerset
Posts: 3750

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

Regret so,, For what Leon what to do,, no option

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30th Jan 2015 8:23pm

martinfiattech

Member Since: 13 Nov 2013
Location: leicester
Posts: 422

Don`t buy a ACTICA one we`ve had issues with finding back up from them, when they go wrong.
Look into a siemens vdo make usually pretty good, and there are more dealers with the kit to set them up and repair them.

Welcome to the world of drivers hours and strange symbols

Excuse the spelling I`am better with spanners and wires.

30th Jan 2015 8:29pm

derbywill

Member Since: 25 Mar 2010
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 558

Give Sherwood truck and van a ring at Sheffield, Malc does a lot of retrofits to various vehicles, the best make in my opinion is the continental 1381 tachograph quite a reliable unit, I fit tacho's myself and they are a better unit
Regards
Will 2005 90 XS
1954 86'' Series 1 tilt
1968 88â€ 2A 200tdi
2002 110 Hardtop

30th Jan 2015 8:31pm

derbywill

Member Since: 25 Mar 2010
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 558

martinfiattech wrote:
Don`t buy a ACTICA one we`ve had issues with finding back up from them, when they go wrong.
Look into a siemens vdo make usually pretty good, and there are more dealers with the kit to set them up and repair them.

Welcome to the world of drivers hours and strange symbols

Ahh the actia digital tachograph! What a pain in the a**e to use and calibrate thankfully I don't think there available now! Siemens VDO is the the Previous name for Continental.
Will 2005 90 XS
1954 86'' Series 1 tilt
1968 88â€ 2A 200tdi
2002 110 Hardtop

30th Jan 2015 8:34pm

Sphere

Member Since: 26 Apr 2013
Location: Midlands
Posts: 725

Anyone have a idea of cost to a 2.2?

30th Jan 2015 8:36pm

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

walfy wrote:
If buying for a Defender, Does it really need one? I thought the Defender came under the duel purpose vehicle regs and was therefore exempt

if you tow for benefit and profit and MGW is higher 3500 KG for 90 tachograph must be fitted and work the only exempt are WPD,SSE, power and utility MOD fire, police,

also you must have driver qualification Card 35 HR in class room

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30th Jan 2015 8:40pm

Xelr8

Member Since: 26 Aug 2014
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 165

Thanks for the suggestions so far.
I have been quoted £1550 fitted so far but I was hoping to get it a bit cheaper

30th Jan 2015 10:43pm

redhandluke

Member Since: 02 Jun 2013
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 243

I use Siemens Vdo in my sweepers, annual service and no probs.
Steve

30th Jan 2015 10:48pm

Xelr8

Member Since: 26 Aug 2014
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 165

dorsetsmith wrote:
walfy wrote:
If buying for a Defender, Does it really need one? I thought the Defender came under the duel purpose vehicle regs and was therefore exempt

if you tow for benefit and profit and MGW is higher 2500 KG for 90 tachograph must be fitted and work the only exempt are WPD,SSE, power and utility MOD fire, police,

also you must have driver qualification Card 35 HR in class room

If you're referring to Driver CPC then it's not required as this is based on the Class of Vehicle & a Defender is Class N1

30th Jan 2015 10:52pm

derbywill

Member Since: 25 Mar 2010
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 558

It's expensive as it is a new install the pulse adaptor is dear aswell as the secondary speed signal device which is now require on all new vehicles / installs
There's nothing stopping you fitting it yourself and just taking it to be calibrated, there not that difficult to do.
Regards
Will 2005 90 XS
1954 86'' Series 1 tilt
1968 88â€ 2A 200tdi
2002 110 Hardtop

30th Jan 2015 10:52pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17378

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

I think you mean 3500kg not 2500kg.

30th Jan 2015 11:01pm

martinfiattech

Member Since: 13 Nov 2013
Location: leicester
Posts: 422

I`ve fitted a few my self, basic common sense and mechanical / electrical knowledge. Is all that`s needed.
The biggest issue I`ve had is where to mount the tacho unit it`s self, especially in a defender as there is`ent much room.
It`s the same size as a single din car radio.
Also check on the parasitic drain of the unit while the vehicle is idle. I`ve had a few school mini buses, which stand around all week with the tacho slowly draining the battery. Excuse the spelling I`am better with spanners and wires.

31st Jan 2015 2:13pm

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