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Understand. But it doesn't work this well in actual practice. In my
earlier post, I described a recent drive where the temp was below zero
and below that of the car when started (car was cold in a garage about
10 degrees warmer than outside temperature). After 15 minutes of
driving, most of which was over 19 miles an hour for more than 90
seconds, the gauge had still not gotten to the actual temperature.

The description of the rising temperature reading in 2 degree
intervals every minute or two matches my experience when it is
dropping -- as described above. The temp dropped in 2 degree
increments but failed to reach the actual temperature (a difference of
only 10 degrees) after the 15 minute drive.

If what you state is the spec, then Honda needs to replace mine.
However, listening to others here, I'm apparently not the only one.

If the logic you outline worked correctly, I'd be happy. Unfortunately
in my case at least, it does not.

Thanks for posting the information. I don't have a service manual. Can
you tell me how to calibrate my temperature gauge?

Thanks

On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 16:44:34 GMT, TomP <roadcyc@socal.rr.com> wrote:

>Here's the silly: Feb. '03 Service News
>
>Indicator Logic: ’03 Accord
>
>On ’03 Accord EXs with leather and ’03 Accord EX V6s, the outside temperature
>indicator keeps bogus readings to a minimum by delaying the
>refreshing of the display until you’re driving the vehicle faster than 19 mph,
>and by limiting the display change rate. Here’s how the logic works:
>When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II):
>• If the engine coolant temperature is less than 60°C (140°F), the display shows
>the current outside air temperature.
>• If the engine coolant temperature is greater than 60°C (140°F), the display
>shows the temperature that was stored in memory when
>you turned the switch to LOCK (0). The display doesn’t refresh from this
>reading until you drive the vehicle faster than 19 mph for at
>least 90 seconds. Once this criteria is met:
>• If the measured outside air temperature is greater than the displayed
>temperature, the displayed temperature rises 1°C per minute
>(about 1.8°F) until the two temperatures match.
>• If the measured outside air temperature is less than the displayed
>temperature, the displayed temperature drops to match the measured
>outside air temperature after about 20 seconds.
>
>If you need to calibrate the outside temperature indicator, refer to page
>22-240 of the 2003 Accord S/M.
>
>
>John Horner wrote:
>
>> "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.
>>
>> Almost useless. If you really want one, buy and install one of the many
>> aftermarket jobs.
>>
>> John

A repeat request. Does anyone know this procedure? Thanks.

On Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:43:53 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> wrote:
>
>Thanks for posting the information. I don't have a service manual. Can
>you tell me how to calibrate my temperature gauge?
>

"TL" <tlehman@visi.com> wrote in message
news:1eml10hu13q7rl12fcjd8e0076gdo8eto9@4ax.com...
> How do you adjust the offset? I've just gotten used to it reading
> about 4 degrees too high. I didn't realize I could adjust that.
>
> Still doesn't solve the problem of how long it takes to register. You
> don't have that problem?

My reading always seem accurate. Usually, I always look at it in the morning
and the morning TV show I watch shows the temperature in the corner of the
screen. So I'm pretty sure that I would have noticed if the gauge was always
showing the temperature the last time I drove.

For adjusting, here it is (I haven't check in my manual, but some people say
it is in, others that it is not):
When the temperature is displayed (not trip A or B, just the odometer and
temp) just hold the trip odometer Select/Reset button for 10 seconds and
cycle through the -3,-2, 1, 0 1, 2, 3 settings(one second interval). When
you reach the desired value release the knob.

"TL" <tlehman@visi.com> wrote in message
news:0p8v10h4dvpqdqqbt6dhnqf6jo1mgqidq5@4ax.com...
> A repeat request. Does anyone know this procedure? Thanks.
>
> On Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:43:53 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> wrote:
> >
> >Thanks for posting the information. I don't have a service manual. Can
> >you tell me how to calibrate my temperature gauge?
> >
>

This worked for my 2002 CR-V (Canadian model, deg C):
For adjusting, here it is (I haven't check in my manual, but some people say
it is in, others that it is not):
When the temperature is displayed (not trip A or B, just the odometer and
temp) just hold the trip odometer Select/Reset button for 10 seconds and
cycle through the -3,-2, 1, 0 1, 2, 3 settings(one second interval). When
you reach the desired value release the knob.

"Paul Bielec" <me@no.spam> wrote in message news:bvohkc$2pn$1@dns3.cae.ca...
>
> "TL" <tlehman@visi.com> wrote in message
> news:0p8v10h4dvpqdqqbt6dhnqf6jo1mgqidq5@4ax.com...
> > A repeat request. Does anyone know this procedure? Thanks.
> >
> > On Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:43:53 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >Thanks for posting the information. I don't have a service manual. Can
> > >you tell me how to calibrate my temperature gauge?
> > >
> >
>
> This worked for my 2002 CR-V (Canadian model, deg C):
> For adjusting, here it is (I haven't check in my manual, but some people
say
> it is in, others that it is not):
> When the temperature is displayed (not trip A or B, just the odometer and
> temp) just hold the trip odometer Select/Reset button for 10 seconds and
> cycle through the -3,-2, 1, 0 1, 2, 3 settings(one second interval). When
> you reach the desired value release the knob.

Are you saying CRV's have an outside temp gauge? I didn't think they
did....
a

Thanks very much. I'll give it a try. I don't find this anywhere in
the manual.


On Tue, 3 Feb 2004 11:18:14 -0500, "Paul Bielec" <me@no.spam> wrote:

>
>"TL" <tlehman@visi.com> wrote in message
>news:0p8v10h4dvpqdqqbt6dhnqf6jo1mgqidq5@4ax.com.. .
>> A repeat request. Does anyone know this procedure? Thanks.
>>
>> On Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:43:53 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >Thanks for posting the information. I don't have a service manual. Can
>> >you tell me how to calibrate my temperature gauge?
>> >
>>
>
>This worked for my 2002 CR-V (Canadian model, deg C):
>For adjusting, here it is (I haven't check in my manual, but some people say
>it is in, others that it is not):
>When the temperature is displayed (not trip A or B, just the odometer and
>temp) just hold the trip odometer Select/Reset button for 10 seconds and
>cycle through the -3,-2, 1, 0 1, 2, 3 settings(one second interval). When
>you reach the desired value release the knob.
>

> Are you saying CRV's have an outside temp gauge? I didn't think they
> did....
> a

I've heard somewhere that the US models don't have the outside temperature
gauges.
But the 2nd gen Canadian models do. My 2002 EX does. On the other hand, on
the Canadian Honda website, it is not listed in the CR-V specifications,
although it is for the Accord.

I can confirm that this procedure works for the 03 Accord as well. The
only difference is that there is no setting where the odometer and
temp are displayed. Seems odd, but the only combinations are odometer
& trip A, temp & trip A, and temp & trip B. I found putting it on temp
& trip A worked (I'd bet temp & trip B works as well ... I think the
point is that the temp has to be showing).

Thank for this information. Makes a big difference being able to
calibrate the gauge.

Tom


On Tue, 3 Feb 2004 11:18:14 -0500, "Paul Bielec" <me@no.spam> wrote:

>
>This worked for my 2002 CR-V (Canadian model, deg C):
>For adjusting, here it is (I haven't check in my manual, but some people say
>it is in, others that it is not):
>When the temperature is displayed (not trip A or B, just the odometer and
>temp) just hold the trip odometer Select/Reset button for 10 seconds and
>cycle through the -3,-2, 1, 0 1, 2, 3 settings(one second interval). When
>you reach the desired value release the knob.
>

"Paul Bielec" <me@no.spam> wrote in message news:bvon8b$r6b$1@dns3.cae.ca...
> > Are you saying CRV's have an outside temp gauge? I didn't think they
> > did....
> > a
>
> I've heard somewhere that the US models don't have the outside temperature
> gauges.

Nope. I ran outside in the snow to double check '04 (USA) CRV. Nada....

> But the 2nd gen Canadian models do. My 2002 EX does. On the other hand, on
> the Canadian Honda website, it is not listed in the CR-V specifications,
> although it is for the Accord.

Wahhhhh!!!!!

:-[

"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<kbzRb.111187$VV4.6602@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com>...
> "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
>
> You could buy a digital thermometer with a remote sensor (on a cable that
> you run outside the cabin). Most auto stores or even large department
> stores carry them for around $10.
>
> Pete


Hi,

Thanks very much pete after reviewing all the information about the
gauge I guess i woulf by from the market not from honda thanks again
for all of you guys on this