Enabling the Outside Temperature gage ?
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Enabling the Outside Temperature gage ?
Has anybody enabled the outside temperature gage on 2002-2004 Explorer XLS & XLS sport models?
The dispay elements are under the odometer, so it would seem that it could be made to work!
There is also a compass display, but that might require more $$ hardware that just the thermometer....
Scott R.
Roanoke, Va.
The dispay elements are under the odometer, so it would seem that it could be made to work!
There is also a compass display, but that might require more $$ hardware that just the thermometer....
Scott R.
Roanoke, Va.
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I ordered a service manual off Ebay. In it it says that the display is configurable using a New Generation STAR (NGS) diagnostic tester or a Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS).
So I am wondering to ask the dealer or maybe a small shop that would have this tester.
So I am wondering to ask the dealer or maybe a small shop that would have this tester.
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I have a new sensor for my '02 on order - should have it tomorrow. I will post the p/n later. The cost was $25 in Canadian $'s, so thats about $1.25 US! ;-)
The sensor is mounted just behind the grill, just in front of the rad opening on the passenger side. Check to see if you have a 2 wire harness leading to that location.
The sensor is mounted just behind the grill, just in front of the rad opening on the passenger side. Check to see if you have a 2 wire harness leading to that location.
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The sensor is also cylindrical and has a "probe" end maybe a 1/4 inch long that protrudes from the body of the sensor. If you look closer it should be fairly easy to tell if its actually a sensor or just the plug that the sensor fits into. Time permitting I can post a photo later.
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Just installed the sensor and my temp display is now correct.
Just to be clear, I had this installed from the factory but it started to read the wrong temp a few weeks ago.
If you want to enable this feature you will probably need to get the sensor in addition to enabling the display in the dash firmware.
Anyway, the sensor part no. is: DY-718 F3VY-12A647-A
Good luck.
Just to be clear, I had this installed from the factory but it started to read the wrong temp a few weeks ago.
If you want to enable this feature you will probably need to get the sensor in addition to enabling the display in the dash firmware.
Anyway, the sensor part no. is: DY-718 F3VY-12A647-A
Good luck.