Outside temperature display

[TS]

Has anyone else found the outside temp reading to be 4-5 degrees off? I know it should only be used as a referrence, but could be useful in winter to watch out for ice on the road.

[TS]

Has anyone else found the outside temp reading to be 4-5 degrees off? I know it should only be used as a referrence, but could be useful in winter to watch out for ice on the road.

[Big Z]

Sounds like we we have a couple of bad sensors or mirrors. Going to check out the local GM dealer to see if they will warrenty it.

[Texas Red]

My temp read-out on the mirror seems to be 3-4 degrees off. If your 30-40 degrees off you may have it set to read Celsius, hehehe!

Jim
Red H2 in Texas

[Big Z]

It was a good thought,(had me stumbling out the door in a heartbeat), but it's Degrees F. I've watched it jump form 35" to 90" in less than a Minute. I understand the sensor is mounted in the bumper and is failing.

My mirror uses the numeral 9 where it should use the numeral 4 when the temperature is in the 40's.

38 -> 39 -> 90 -> 91 -> 92 in the morning.

51 -> 50 -> 99 -> 98 -> 97 in the evening.

See my post in the general discussion forum. I guess we need a software upgrade?

[NP]

Mine does the same thing, but only when I'm stopped or idled for a while. However, once I'm underway again, the temperature goes to the right setting. Don't you think the huge shift in temperature reading might be a result of heat from the engine?

[VA-Hum]

Same problem with mine too. Took it to the dealer and they will replace the mirror. Can't figure out the problem.

[DelawareH2]

Me too! It's kind of funny to have snow on the ground with the temperature reading 98.

Reminds me of the islands ......

[Big Z]

After the mirror was replaced the problem went away. The Tech said they have been replacing several, Bad Mirrors.

[TS]

This is why I like this forum. The outside temp display showed 27, then 47 and back to 31 in a blizard. I am going to get the mirror changed as soon as it is time for service.

[HummerH2]

Maybe the problem could also be (in temp. increase) that the sensor is in the bumper and the engine heat could make it warmer.

New York Rules

[Big Z]

To rapid of a change for A J or K type thermal couple--or any thermal couple for that matter--Would venture to guess they use a grounded junction type to give a stable/steady output to prevent erratic readings.

Get it through your heads: this is /not/ a sensor problem. It's simply lighting an extra freaking fluorescent bar. When it tries to write a 4 it makes a 9, and when it tries to write a C it makes an E. OK? Get it? It's not a sensor problem, it's not a calibration problem. Thank you... Next please.

[Big Z]

You are correct--it isn't a sensor problem, it a bunch of bad mirrors. And it's more than A LED problem...Bad Mirrors, Bad Mirrors, Straight from the dealer, pay attention here H2XOR--Bad batch of mirrors.........I have had NO problems since it was changed out.

[This message was edited by Big Z on January 05, 2003 at 06:37 PM.]

[DRTYFN]

Play nice!!

"I smell varmint poontang."

[Big Z]

I was playing nice, Just forgot the Smiley face! And my 60 Minutes were up.