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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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Calibrating the Digital Thermometer

I have an 05 Explorer with the digital thermometer in the "message center." Problem is the thermometer consistently reads 5 degrees below the real temperature as reported by radio and TV stations, roadside thermometers, and my own house. Can you recalibrate the thermometer like you can the compass? It's not crucial, just annoying- especally on such a new vehicle- and if possible how do you do it?.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by CTford
I have an 05 Explorer with the digital thermometer in the "message center." Problem is the thermometer consistently reads 5 degrees below the real temperature as reported by radio and TV stations, roadside thermometers, and my own house. Can you recalibrate the thermometer like you can the compass? It's not crucial, just annoying- especally on such a new vehicle- and if possible how do you do it?.
I have an '05 and my digital thermometer consistently reads about 7 degrees below the real temperature.
Anxiously awaiting an answer too.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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not sure on the 05 but on my 98 I cleaned the prode for the thermostat (had gunk covering it) and its was off around 10 degrees now its with in 2 degrees on my 98 its located on the grill inside
 
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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not sure on the 05 but on my 98 I cleaned the prode for the thermostat (had gunk covering it) and its was off around 10 degrees now its with in 2 degrees on my 98 its located on the grill inside
Interesting!
Anyone know where it is and what it looks like on a '05?
 
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