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Mar 7, 2004 | 11:49 AM

fishermanrob

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2000 f150 overhead temp display

does any one know how to recalibrate the temp on the overhead dislay

Mar 7, 2004 | 03:19 PM

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As far as I am aware there is not a calibration for the temperature aspect. The compass can be calibrated, but the temperature is set by the sensor and non "offset"able.

Are you having problems?

Aug 7, 2013 | 08:01 PM

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does anyone know where the sensor is for the temperature part of the compass temp unit in a 2000 f150? I resoldered yje 510 resistors and the unit lights up just fine now.

Aug 7, 2013 | 08:30 PM

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temp probe is up in front of the radiator, behind the grill, somewhere by the hood latch. Should be a small plastic probe with 2 wire harness back to the console.

Aug 8, 2013 | 07:32 AM

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thanks, how do you calibrate the compass? Also, the VAR GOES FROM 1-15 WHATS THAT FOR AND WHAT NUMBER SHOULD IT BE AT?

Aug 8, 2013 | 08:51 PM

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each year and model are a little different, you need to look at the operators manual for that year. basically you take a tooth pick and push in the small hole on the bottom -- several times untill it reads the right VAR.. that is the location on the map. I know Illinois and iowa are something like 8-9. Using the right number will make a more exact compass since NORTH is not exactly at the axis of rotation. After you get the right VAR, you push the button again and then drive in a 50 ft diameter circle about 3 times untill the compass kicks out of cal and reads the correct value.. Look up the operators manual and verify.

Aug 9, 2013 | 08:54 AM

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what hole are you referring to? I pushed and held button down to get to cal option. ill have to try and find the right val #.

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Aug 19, 2013 | 09:07 PM

jwj2357

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I believe the sensor should have 8000-14000 ohms. remove connector check resistance across sensor. mine had 300,000 ohms (BAD) THE BOARD HAD TO BE LOOKED AT AS WELL. i SOLDERED THE 510 OHM RESISTORS(THEY ARE FLAT AND ON THE BOARD BUT START TO LIFT UP AWAY FROM THE BOARD) DID BOTH OF THEM. WORKS FINE NOW AND i REPLACED THE SENSOR(42) BUCKS READS RIGHT NOW. SIMPLE TO FIX THIS. LET ME KNOW HOW IT GOES

Mar 30, 2014 | 09:43 AM

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Overhead Temp Off

I have a 2000 F250, the temp in the overhead display is consistently off by 30 degrees. I replaced the sensor on the core support to the left of the radiator. Same result. I believe that sensor to be ambient air temp for the fuel injection. Is there another one for the overhead display?