Overhead console temp reading is messed....

[01EB5.0]

The temp reading on my truck was dropping as I was driving on monday, then today in the morning it read correct, then in the afternoon was dropping again as I drove..it said 12 degrees when it was 52!

 

[Robb]

Hello, sorry but I can't help with your problem. I was wondering if you happen to have a factory, electric sunroof. If you do, have you ever had water drop from the temp/compass display? I was just wondering because I get drips from it, and getting worse, and thought this may be connected to your temp display problem.

 

[jonny 5]

The temp will be higher when your explorer is parked because its "sunbathing" (collecting heat) and the temp. computer reads it as a hotter temp. The is normal on every vehicle that i'm been in

 

[jonny 5]

NICE!!!! 300 POSTS!!!!!

 

[01EB5.0]

Originally posted by jonny 5
The temp will be higher when your explorer is parked because its "sunbathing" (collecting heat) and the temp. computer reads it as a hotter temp. The is normal on every vehicle that i'm been in

I know, but mine shouldn't drop down to 12 when it's 52 out...thats my problem and I dunno what to check

 

[01EB5.0]

Originally posted by morrisey0
Hello, sorry but I can't help with your problem. I was wondering if you happen to have a factory, electric sunroof. If you do, have you ever had water drop from the temp/compass display? I was just wondering because I get drips from it, and getting worse, and thought this may be connected to your temp display problem.

In fact I had a windsheild leak and did have water dripping from my overhead display. i have got a replacement console from a junkyard and thats the one I'm having trouble with. I would get that leak fixed ASAP before it costs you a lot! i had to put $400 into mine.:fire:

 

[yob_yeknom]

What year did you get your console out of?

 

[01EB5.0]

It was a 96 I think..it has the same color display as my old one. Tonight the temp read correctly again...it figures...

 

[alphabets13]

mine does the same thing. it will be 60 out and the temp will say 40 or somethin. someone said it's the temp. sensor but i don't know how to replace it or if i have to take it to get fixed. it's not b/c its parked or anything like that. my girlfriend's grand cherokee was parked next to mine and her temp. was right and mine was way off.