Were is Temperature Probe for Dash Thermometer?

[davecoon13]

Where is the sensor for the dashboard thermometer (for outside temp) located? It seems like it is sometimes affected by the engine heat. The outside temp displayed on my dash though is usually within a degree or 2 of the radio weathercast, except when I first start the car after it has been sitting a while.

[mbaksic]

I have not looked for mine, but it has to be in front of the radiator, so it will soak up some heat when standing still. Once you start moving though, it should be pretty much on the money. It takes mine about 3 miles of driving to get it to read accurate, especially when it is warmer outside. Mike

[Pow]

I had installed a directional/temp display/auto-dimming mirror in my mom's Toyota Highlander and had to mount a probe for the temp gauge. The probe was probably about the size of a Sharpie marker cap and the instructions said to try and mount it near the front bumper ahead of or below the radiator. The Baja's probe is probably similar in size and location, but being a factory installed item it may be more concealed.

-Pow

[Hawk296]

The temperature sensor is located in the lower grill opening just to the left of the vertical bar for the lower grill. It sits in front of the A/C condenser.

[mbaksic]

Thanks Hawk, now I will know where to look for it. I figured it was up high, since I haven't knocked it off when I offroad it through heavy snow. Mike

[NOTBRAT]

The highest my temp gague ever read was 116. But, I didn't get a pic of that time.

[davecoon13]

Was that 7:05 PM or AM when the temperature reached 108° F ?

[NOTBRAT]

It was PM, having just arrived in Las Vegas last August. I think it wasn't much cooler in the morning, however.

Funny thing about Vegas... here's a pic of my Baja there last Christmas: