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Does anybody know of any type of temperature sensor that reads the outside temperature and displays it on a small screen. Most new cars have this feature usually accompanied w/ a compass. But I'm just looking for the temperature reading feature. I know there are some out there but I was just wondering if anyone here used one.

maximagxe90

our cars don't have one,

you have to install a aftermarket sensor for the reading of the outside temp nd install a guage inside for the outside temp,

rrrfoma

$9.99 plus shipping ($2-4 with USPS) for a Gentex sensor:

MITO Corporation
E-mail: sales@mitocorp.com
Phone: 1-574-295-2441
Toll Free: 1-800-433-6486
Office Hours: Monday through Friday
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST

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Do you have pictures of this sensor?

rrrfoma

Pics??? what for???
It should be installed at the front of the car under the bumper (yes you'll need to do wiring; and yes, you'll need to make a plug if you don't have harness for your mirror - Gentex mirror in this case).

I have a Gentex mirror with compass and temp with this sensor installed, and it works perfectly.

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I dont feel like spending $250 on a Gentex mirror. All I want is a simple digital gauge thats small and easy to mount.

rrrfoma

Ha-ha!!! Good luck then!
BTW, if you have a GXE - you should already have outside temp read out on climate controls/display.

And I bought a Gentex mirror on ebay for $35 (what $250 are you talking about?lol)

maximagxe90

i have a gxe car and don't have the outside temp read out on climate controls/display

rrrfoma

It should be an "AMB" button on your controls

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This is something like what I am talking about, but not quite as elaborate, and not as expensive.

http://www.autosportcatalog.com/inde...d=2425&sc=7542

The rear view mirror Gentex unit is just not what I am looking for.

maximagxe90

where that amb button located?

CyMax

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you want cheap? Just duct tape a thermometer to the side mirror

JSutter

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cheapest digital thermometer I have found is at walmart. its $10. its small and sticks on the dash, has both in and outside temps. all you have to do is put the sensor somewhere. I used to have it mounted in the intake. it worked pretty well. I never really checked its accuracy, but im sire its good for +/-5*.

vansskaterfreek

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does he have the ACC????? he might just have regular climate control

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That sounds like something I may be looking for. Do you happen to remember a brand name because I can't seem to find what you are talking about on Walmarts website.

Cliff Clavin

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Just go to any truck stop. I found one for my Nissan 4x4 at Flying J for around $15. It had a small digital readout that I mounted with velcro on top of my CB. I also hardwired mine, using the same power supply as the CB. I ran the sensor wire through the firewall and mounted the sensor in my front bumper. It was always pretty close to the temps I would see on banks and whatnot.

You can also get them at Radioshack:

thermometer like my old one

internetautomar

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I got mine at target (they're better to their employees than wal-mart)

CyMax

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No, no they're not. ( a former Target employee, and brother to a former Wal-mart employee) Believe me they both suck. Tho Target is definately an upgrade to the Evil that is Wal-Mart!

internetautomar

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I said better not great

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That Radioshack unit looks exactly like what I wanted, thanks alot. I may go pick one up soon.

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Could you perhaps find the item you speak of on Target's website. If its possible, I just wanted to compare it to the Radioshack unit.

JSutter

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the one at target and wal mart are identical. basically like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ory=43117&rd=1

the radio shack one is by far better. $10 too!