Electrics Outside Temp Sensor

borse2010 · 23rd October 2011, 22:33

On recent occasions my civic is showing a higher temperature outside especially when i know its colder. it does level out when i drive out and about but, shall i get it checked is it common to be have inconsistent readings. Going in for a service soon would you ask them to check it ?

ictd · 24th October 2011, 09:59

The owner manual states the temp is higher when you stand still because the sensor is behind the front bumper.

edward.carter · 24th October 2011, 10:05

I think its a fault with the sensor mine does the same, especially when cold. It seems over the summer to be pretty accurate but the fault with it is when it gets really cold it just doesnt work. Last year when it was about -10 outside it was showing +45c. But like i say over the summer and the warmer temperatures its seemed fine so will see what it does this winter!

mpn_daedalus · 24th October 2011, 10:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by edward.carter

I think its a fault with the sensor mine does the same, especially when cold.

+1

It's quite a common problem unfortunately.

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Man in Black · 25th October 2011, 15:49

as said common fault mine did this and was replaced but still think its is very optimistic

dodger · 25th October 2011, 16:36

Whilst I agree that there is a problem with the outside temp sensor, especially when showing +45 when it is freezing outside, all the cars I've driven with a sensor shows a higher temperature than expected when returning after parking it for some time with a hot engine.

It is even worse on a hot sunny day. However, when restarting the engine and driving the car for a few minutes the temperature can drop by several degrees and remains fairly constant.

I don't know about earlier 8th gen civics but on the 09 upgrade it is possible to adjust the outside temperature reading by + 3 degrees using the trip computor menu.

23rd October 2011, 22:33	#1 (permalink)
borse2010 Supporter Car: 2011 Type S 1.4 Join Date: 7th November 2010 Location: Manchester Posts: 839 Thanks given: 35 Thanked 36 Times in 35 Posts iTrader: (0)	Outside Temp Sensor On recent occasions my civic is showing a higher temperature outside especially when i know its colder. it does level out when i drive out and about but, shall i get it checked is it common to be have inconsistent readings. Going in for a service soon would you ask them to check it ?

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24th October 2011, 09:59	#2 (permalink)
ictd Join Date: 3rd October 2011 Location: antwerpen Posts: 108 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	The owner manual states the temp is higher when you stand still because the sensor is behind the front bumper.

24th October 2011, 10:05	#3 (permalink)
edward.carter Supporter Car: '57 Type S GT 2.2 Join Date: 7th April 2010 Location: Birmingham Posts: 108 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think its a fault with the sensor mine does the same, especially when cold. It seems over the summer to be pretty accurate but the fault with it is when it gets really cold it just doesnt work. Last year when it was about -10 outside it was showing +45c. But like i say over the summer and the warmer temperatures its seemed fine so will see what it does this winter!

25th October 2011, 15:49	#5 (permalink)
Man in Black Supporter Car: 08 Type R GT Join Date: 8th July 2010 Location: Stirling Scotland Posts: 1,254 Thanks given: 4 Thanked 148 Times in 136 Posts iTrader: (0)	as said common fault mine did this and was replaced but still think its is very optimistic

25th October 2011, 16:36	#6 (permalink)
dodger Car: 2010 1.4 type S, Silver Join Date: 8th December 2010 Location: Hampshire, where ponies rule the roads Posts: 347 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	Whilst I agree that there is a problem with the outside temp sensor, especially when showing +45 when it is freezing outside, all the cars I've driven with a sensor shows a higher temperature than expected when returning after parking it for some time with a hot engine. It is even worse on a hot sunny day. However, when restarting the engine and driving the car for a few minutes the temperature can drop by several degrees and remains fairly constant. I don't know about earlier 8th gen civics but on the 09 upgrade it is possible to adjust the outside temperature reading by + 3 degrees using the trip computor menu.