John Horner said...
>
> "Ghori" <fuzail1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:ea174f.0401271132.10c002e1@posting.google.com ...
> > I have just bought Honda accord v6 LX and wondering that does it comes
> > with the bulitin outside temperature gauge? as the dealer says it's
> > only with EX models so can any one help me on that do i need to buy
> > that seperatly or can I programm that and if yes then HOW ?? thanks
>
> I have the EX with the gauge and I would not spend money for that silly
> gauge. Honda's smoothing algorithm results in silly long time for the gauge
> to adjust to changed conditions. Sometimes 20 minutes or more of at speed
> driving is required before you get an accurate number.

I never really get an accurate one. It reads consistently high but
it does give some relative idea of what the temperature is.

> Almost useless. If you really want one, buy and install one of the many
> aftermarket jobs.

He's not missing a lot. I wouldn't pay $10 for my "built-in"
digital readout. I love my 2003 EX V6 Coupe, but the temp guage is
not something to lust over.


Casey