Outside temp reading
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Laughing Gas
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Outside temp reading
I've search for threads on this but coming up blank. Has anyone had an issue with the outside temperature display being way off. It doesn't do it all the time, but does seem to happen if I've been plowing or something. I think I've had it happen in the summertime also, but can't remember the circumstances. Basically it must be happening because I'm not moving much air. Does anyone know when the sensor is located, and could there be something that may be blocking the air flow? I know this is a piddlely little problem, but if it's easily remedied, I'd would really appreciate an accurate reading.
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my sensor is accurate when the truck is moving; however even in the winter, especially in the summer, on a sunny day when the truck has been sitting a while; when i first start up it reads way higher than the actual temp. Once moving, it adjusts quickly. I presume its because my truck is black.
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Laughing Gas
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my sensor is accurate when the truck is moving; however even in the winter, especially in the summer, on a sunny day when the truck has been sitting a while; when i first start up it reads way higher than the actual temp. Once moving, it adjusts quickly. I presume its because my truck is black.
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Yes, its normal all my ford trucks with outside temp sensors do this. if i leave them idle in one spot the sensor gets warm from engine heat and screws up the temp reading in the winter. Soon as you start driving it drops right where it should be.
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Laughing Gas
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Too bad the Ford engineers can't figure out a better location. It makes the gauge rather useless.
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Bleed Ford Blue
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I think its just the nature of the beast.
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And just where would you suggest they put it so that it pulls ambient temp and isn't affected by engine or exhaust temps?
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I park in a heated parking garage, and it's at a pretty constant 22 C, it does take the truck about five minutes of slow downtown driving for it to drop down to the stable, correct winter temperatures, which are usually around -15C here. I guess the truck holds quite a bit of heat.
I'm sure it would drop quicker if I wasn't in slow moving traffic.
I'm sure it would drop quicker if I wasn't in slow moving traffic.
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Laughing Gas
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Lol, well, if I figure it out, I'll sell the idea to the highest bidder. Really, seems like any place a bit farther from the radiator could be a better choice, but what do I know.
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Laughing Gas
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. I was just asking if it something others have experienced, because it's not as much of an issue on my other(non-ford)vehicle.