RE: "Outside Temp" adjustable?

[Frederic Breitwieser <frederic.breitwieser@mcione.com>]

>The outside temp display on my 89 100q also behaves erratically.  It is
>somewhere between 10 and 15 (F) degrees off at all times.  Strangely
>enough it comes closer to reality in cold rather than hot weather.

Audi's (as well as other cars) have the outside temp sensor on the
firewall, thus within proximity of your exhaust manifold, typically giving
an innacurate reading.

I solved my problem on my Lincoln by attaching a curved 3" piece of metal
just below the sensor to the firewall, thus providing some heat insulation
between the headers and the sensor.  Now I'm within 1-2 degrees tops,
unless I'm stuck in traffic in 90 degree weather.


Frederic Breitwieser
Homebrew Automotive Mailing List
Bridgeport, CT 06606
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/4605/index.html
1989 AG Hummer 4-Door
1993 Supercharged Lincoln Continental
2000 Mid-Engine Sports Car <smile>

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