outside temp. gauge
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outside temp. gauge
is there a calibration on the outside temp gauge if so how do you do it where is the sensor for this gauge i came out to my truck last night it was about 48 deg out but the digital gauge was reading 17 never got above 31 deg on the way home it's never acted funky like this before looking for suggestions
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No calibration that I know of. It is not uncommom for them to just "go bad". Easy to replace and not too expensive (I think under $30 from my dealer). You might find one in a junk yard but seeing as how they are the first thing to get hit (after the bumper in a front end) I don't know if I'd trust any of them.. Good luck.
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How long was your drive? It sounds like it was climbing, but just taking a while? I have it where mine seems to 'default' to 72deg F when it's clearly in the 90's. It's taken several minutes (over 10) for it to finally get to a more accurate reading. It does this very sporadically.
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the drive home is about 45 min. so thats not it from the previous reply from excursionator i take it that the sensor is behind the bumper which side and is the sensor what needs to be replaced or is it the actual gauge also is it just a plug and go type sensor or is it like a thermocouple with a long wire that has to be routed up into the cab thanks for the replys
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no it was on farenheight but it seems to be ok now it was flukie just that one night we had alot of rain and i was wondering if that had anything to do with it oh well till it acts up again i'll be just fine
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Mine said it was 138 degrees F the other day when it was about 40 degrees outside. I attributed it to having a plow installed and the radiator airflow must have been blocked by the plow blade.
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