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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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Plow messes up Ext temp reading
Noticed that my plow screws up the reading on the external temp gauge. Reads 20-25 degrees higher. Any fixes for this?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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You would have to move the sensor. The plow creates weird vortices in front of the truck.


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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Thought so. Any idea where the sensor is (specifically) and where to move it to?
 
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usually, right before the radiator,behind the grill.i do believe
 
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Originally Posted by gagnonconsulting
Thought so. Any idea where the sensor is (specifically) and where to move it to?
I guess my question would be why?
You don't run with the plow on all year.I hope!
I don't even run with the plow on all day ,not good for your front ball joints.
Unless you plow for a bussiness I guess.
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The temp sensor is inside your air intake right near the MAF sensor. It looks like a little ceramic bead with 2 wires going into it.
 
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The temp sensor is inside your air intake right near the MAF sensor. It looks like a little ceramic bead with 2 wires going into it.
Wolf ,the sensor he is talking about goes to his ovehead display .I believe
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The sensor IS mounted in front of the radiator as stated by 1ruralmailman, and I don't believe you could get it mounted anywhere else in the front that the plow would not affect the reading. If it is really important to you maybe raise the sensor as high as you can and keep your plow as low as possible.
 
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Originally Posted by FortyFords
I guess my question would be why?
You don't run with the plow on all year.I hope!
I don't even run with the plow on all day ,not good for your front ball joints.
Unless you plow for a bussiness I guess.
Rich
No, I don't run it all the time, though when expecting snow, I bring it home for the night. Just thought that it would be useful to have the current outside temp when plowing, too.
 
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What happens is the temp from the radiator goes towards the plow. Plow creates a suction..Many trucks overheat if the rad isn't big enough.


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What happens is the temp from the radiator goes towards the plow. Plow creates a suction..Many trucks overheat if the rad isn't big enough.


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That makes sense. Too bad it wasn't located on the rear or up high, though I suppose that those locations would have their own issues.
 
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