Is Temp function ambient or does it have its own sensor? I want to run this in a car to monitor cylinder head temp.
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It has a sensor on the end of a ~6 foot cable. I have mine mounted under my dash and the sensor behind the front bumper.You'd have to be creative to attach the sensor to a cylinder head head but it could be done.
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I have exactly the same issue. Turning the temp dial, or turning the fan speed dial does nothing at all. Also, the leds in the A/C controls only light up when I switch the ignition on, but go off when I start the engine. Initially, I could adjust the fan speed and the LEDs worked correctly, but could only adjust the temp by spinning the temp dial around about 4 times for 1 degree. A week later it changed to working only in Auto.
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I've never tested it so can't say definitively. However, it does show the temp of the room so it would seem that it would give ambient temps of smoker also. Still this is only a guess...
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Yes. I've had my sensor outside year round, from 90+ to -25. In extreme cold I've noticed a problem that it changes from degrees F to degrees C but other than that the sensor works great.
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Hello Jane, I honestly don't know because after a short time (despite adjustments) the unit did not keep accurate temperature or humidity & I got rid of it. It was a disappointment (should have followed up on an Amazon review). Suggestion: I replaced with an Ambient Weather Station WS-1171 which provides the following: indoor/outdoor temperatures & humidity levels, plus dewpoints, barometric pressure & history, time, day, date, and it has an active indicator which (in conjunction with barometer) shows changes in the weather ie. cloudy to sunshine, rain to sun, etc. One small sensor unit sits outside & the display unit sits inside your home in a convenient location. No wires or electricity required 3 AA batteries. I like it very much.
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The thermometer is designed for outside temperature readings. The probe at the end of the cable must be placed outside of the interior. The manufacturer suggests a wheel well, or similar place. I put mine between the door and door jam near the hinge where the door wiring would be. This assures a temp reading not affected by engine compartment.
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My car would start and run and when the enging got warm, the engine would shut off automatically. If you are trying to remotely cool your car, you dont want the enging shutting off.
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The temp sensor is sold separately for 25-30 bucks. Find at Amazon as accessory for a watch, but works on compatible Garmin GPS also. I would look it up on Garmin site for compatibility. Has good reviews except for accuracy. Probably makes a difference whether you have it close to your body or out in open air
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Sorry, I don't fully understand the question, but in order for that sensor to work it needs to be program to the car, and the car has to be equip with tpms system.
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On my Volkswagen Jetta there were two sensors. One just after the catty and one on the exhaust manifold. the one with the long cable goes on the manifold. By the way, I recomend replacing the upstream first and see if this does the trick. Also get one of those cheap ODB blue tooth code readers and the free android or windows app called TORX. Understand and monitor the codes as you drive. One bad code is okay but two is not. I actually cleaned the caty by removing it and dumping acetone through it. Probably wont pass again and it was a lot of work.
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It does in F for sure. It may read temp in C but I have never needed it to. The best multimeter I have ever owned.
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On my car it's on/near the rear exhaust manifold within the engine bay. The 2nd sensor is on the catalytic converter. I bought a new sensor just to be safe when I had this part installed.
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It does not have actual degree readout/markings. The more red lights on the right side the higher the temperature setting. It is more like the temp knob in your car. You use the up down buttons to raise and lower the temp to a range that feels comfortable to you.
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Yes You just need to hook the sensor to a part of your motor that gets hot so it can read the temperature. I hooked this up to the the intake manifold on a carbed cadillac 500 big block motor in a 76 sedan deville
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My Scan Gauge for my 2002 Toyota Tacoma will show temps for water (coolant?) &, intake air. Tranny temp is not an option.
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Yeah, it seems to not be all that accurate. I use a Bluetooth ambient gauge and monitor temp that way. You could probably swap out the thermometer with another but I've found this solution fits my needs better.
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I have it indoors with the sensor out doors. I am having a problem with the outside reader on the screen. It gives me readings like 11.8 or 12.2 for outside temp and I do not know why. I think that I would not buy the same model again. I have no problem with rain on the sensor.