My outside temperature gauge shows flashing -- -- rather than the temperature. Where is the temp gauge located?. I am assuming it is in the drivers side door mirror as this has been replaced previously, before I owned the car. If this is the case can the sensor be purchased seperatly or only with a complete door mirror assy?
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In the MK1 its in the drivers door mirror. On the MK2 its in the passengers side...
If you feel underneath the mirror hinge, you'll feel a little bump if the sensor is there. It's just a thermistor.
If you feel underneath the mirror hinge, you'll feel a little bump if the sensor is there. It's just a thermistor.
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So why did it swop sides?citrojim wrote:In the MK1 its in the drivers door mirror. On the MK2 its in the passengers side...
If you feel underneath the mirror hinge, you'll feel a little bump if the sensor is there. It's just a thermistor.
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I didn't think it did change sides.... did it??
I was under the impression they were all on the passenger mirror... Ill do a check on that, I have a S1 VSX here and a S2 Exclusive too...
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I was under the impression they were all on the passenger mirror... Ill do a check on that, I have a S1 VSX here and a S2 Exclusive too...
Interesting .......
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You are joking right? The weight of a temp sensor wouldn't be an issue in weight balance.marsalek wrote:Due to weight balance!
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Isn't that a silly place to put a temp sensor? Wouldn't wind chill factor affect it? And sun shining on the mirror warming it up.
BMW's have them inside the front bottom bumbper in the corner, no wind factor to affect it, no sun shining on it, and lower to the ground, therefore quicker to register freezing temps on the road surface. It's not that exposed to the elements either as it is tucked on the inside.
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Lighten up a bit.... he could be having a laugh! 8)
The sensors ARE in the mirror, and I've never experianced them having wind chill problems, or heated mirror syndrome affecting them...
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The sensors ARE in the mirror, and I've never experianced them having wind chill problems, or heated mirror syndrome affecting them...
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The change of location could be to do with the location of the gauge. In the MK1 it's in the Tacho whereas in the MK2 it's in the dash over nearer the passenger side along with the clock.
Therefore, less wires, cheaper looms
Although that would only be true in a RHD car
Paul, no, I've not seen a windchill problem but if you park up so that direct sunlight is striking the mirror body in summer, you can see some pretty wild readings until you get moving
I've seen mine saying 50 degrees! Global Warming
Therefore, less wires, cheaper looms
Although that would only be true in a RHD car
Paul, no, I've not seen a windchill problem but if you park up so that direct sunlight is striking the mirror body in summer, you can see some pretty wild readings until you get moving
I've seen mine saying 50 degrees! Global Warming
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