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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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Thermometer Calibration?
The dash thermometer that indicates outside temperature is way off on our 02 explorer. Is there a way to reacalibrate it, clean the sensor, etc.? Is it worth it?
 
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are you sure it's set to fahrenheit and not celsius?
 
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Actually, the thermometer seems to be fine now. I can't explain it. Maybe something was frozen or dirty.
 
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