Ambiant temp not right ???
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Ambiant temp not right ???
I have had my RX8 for three weeks. I've never owned such a car fuun fuun and Zoom Zoom. But there seems to be a problem with the ambiant temp. It will read 50 when I know it's in the 30s..
Anybody else having this problem???
Anybody else having this problem???
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Well, you guys do insist on sticking with F. Our temperature indication seems spot on, at least within a degree of the current temperatures broadcast on the radio. Check it after driving for about 5-10 minutes, when the sensor has had a chance to equilibrate. If it is 20F out as you say, then get it fixed at next service.
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Why would you need to drive 10 to 15 min. When I look at the thermo hanging outside it does not take 15 min to get to temp. And why would driving make the temp change
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My temp seems to be dead on. For instance, before I leave the house in the morning I always check the weather/temp online. I leave my garage and the temp reads 70 something. As soon as I pull out the temp starts falling until it reaches the correct temperature.
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Why would you need to drive 10 to 15 min. When I look at the thermo hanging outside it does not take 15 min to get to temp. And why would driving make the temp change
Why would you need to drive 10 to 15 min. When I look at the thermo hanging outside it does not take 15 min to get to temp. And why would driving make the temp change
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but it will certainly give a better indication once you get the outside air flowing over it by driving for a minute or two.
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Mine seems fine too.
Eccles, I don't suppose you could tell me exactly where the sensor is? I can recognize a thermocouple, but if you can tell me where it is exactly, it'll save me the effort of hunting for it. I'll then look into relocating it when I pull my front bumper off to put my new grille and oil cooler covers on. I'll also take pics (and post) if it's a practical thing to do.
Thanks...
Originally posted by eccles
The sensor is inside the "mouth" of the RX-8, behind the grill but in front of the radiator. It appears that its location makes it both a little slow to respond to ambient temperature changes and somewhat subject to radiant heat from the radiator when standing still. It doesn't take 10 minutes, but it will certainly give a better indication once you get the outside air flowing over it by driving for a minute or two.
The sensor is inside the "mouth" of the RX-8, behind the grill but in front of the radiator. It appears that its location makes it both a little slow to respond to ambient temperature changes and somewhat subject to radiant heat from the radiator when standing still. It doesn't take 10 minutes, but it will certainly give a better indication once you get the outside air flowing over it by driving for a minute or two.
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My temperature gauge also works fine, but for whatever reason I noticed that it does take about three to five minutes to display temperatures accurately.
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Eccles, I don't suppose you could tell me exactly where the sensor is? I can recognize a thermocouple, but if you can tell me where it is exactly, it'll save me the effort of hunting for it.
Eccles, I don't suppose you could tell me exactly where the sensor is? I can recognize a thermocouple, but if you can tell me where it is exactly, it'll save me the effort of hunting for it.
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