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Old 08-21-2012, 01:16 PM   #1
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Disp Temperature not accurate

Seems the outside temp display is always giving an erroneous temp. Anybody know where the sensor is better yet a fix?
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And this is in the wheels/tires section because?
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Old 08-22-2012, 03:08 AM   #3
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And this is in the wheels/tires section because?
So I can feel important by moving it.
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Old 08-22-2012, 04:58 AM   #4
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Seems the outside temp display is always giving an erroneous temp. Anybody know where the sensor is better yet a fix?
I noticed this as well..

claimed it was 18 degrees outside on a 10 degree night!
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Can you confirm your car isn't stopped or moving at a low speed (< 12mph) when you look at the display?
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Can you confirm your car isn't stopped or moving at a low speed (< 12mph) when you look at the display?
i was driving when mine said the previously mentioned figure.

I can't speak for the OP
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yea mine is usually off by 10-12 deg. F
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