AgRunner06

I'm installing an inside/outside thermometer on the LC. I've done this once before but the other one didn't read the outside temp correctly. I was wondering if you guys had any ideas on where to mount it. The instructions say to mount it inside the drivers side fender but that is where the other one was. I think I may mount in on top of the frame rail. At least that way it won't be affected by the motor. What do you guys think?

obscurotron

[QUOTE=AgRunner06]I'm installing an inside/outside thermometer on the LC. I've done this once before but the other one didn't read the outside temp correctly. I was wondering if you guys had any ideas on where to mount it. The instructions say to mount it inside the drivers side fender but that is where the other one was. I think I may mount in on top of the frame rail. At least that way it won't be affected by the motor. What do you guys think?

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The thermo probe on my wife's Matrix is on the front radiator support (lower) just in front of the radiator. Seems to read pretty true and well, so far.

Tacoma Dude

You know, I've had the same problem. I'm thinking of mounting it in the driver's side back door. Away from the heat of the motor and a cooler part of the metal so it shouldn't be too affected by the heat of the sun also tucked away in so that the wind chill isn't a factor.

obscurotron

Uhm. Windchill doesn't apply to non-living and non-heated things. So it's not a concern for a temperature sensor. Heh

Tacoma Dude

Is that really true?
I've always wondered about that... wouldn't the wind from freeway speeds not allow as much heat to build up on say the roof of your truck?

I was thinking about that as I was typing and figured I'd leave it - someone would be sure to catch that if it was wrong.

EDIT:
ah, non-heated - should have read more closely.

obscurotron

Here is a better explanation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_chill

Grumpy_98

I've got a Nordskog digital mounted in a pod under the grab handle on the A-pillar. I put the OAT probe behind the front bumper where it is out the rain, snow, etc. while still being away from the engine and radiator heat. It is fastened with one of the bolts that hold the plastic lower section to the upper metal bumper and is inboard of lamp in the bumper. It usually reads within a degree or two of readings on the four time/temp displays I pass on the way to work. The temp reading runs on the high side if I have to wait at stoplights but it comes back to the right temp after I'm moving again. Works fine, lasts a long time.