Outside temperature display and Compass
Submitted: Monday, Jul 24, 2006 at 11:10
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Grizzle
I have just traded in my TI Patrol for a 4.2 TD. The TI has an Outside Temperature Display and Electronic Compass in the Overhead Console. When I first bought the Car I thought that this was a bit gimmicky but I have used it enough to want another one. does anybody have any info aftermarket setups?? I would like to be able to wire it in and also for it to be backlit at night. The ideal would be something to fit over head.
Cheers guys
Reply By: Member - John - Monday, Jul 24, 2006 at 11:40
Monday, Jul 24, 2006 at 11:40
Try a wrecker, use a TI overhead console? Probably easiest and cheapest? John
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Reply By: flappa - Monday, Jul 24, 2006 at 11:52
Monday, Jul 24, 2006 at 11:52
Something like a Temp gauge from DSE may work.
Its something like folks use for their fridges.
Has an inside/outside set of probes.
Cost is about $30.
Mine is backlit.
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Monday, Jul 24, 2006 at 16:57
Monday, Jul 24, 2006 at 16:57
One of these from Jaycar ($20) have a long external temp probe:
or one of these from Jaycar ($40) has a volmeter as
well:
Cheers
phil
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Follow Up By: Muzzgit (WA) - Tuesday, Jul 25, 2006 at 00:12
Tuesday, Jul 25, 2006 at 00:12
That Jaycar one is something like what I am after, or more to the point something I can hook up to 2 batteries and check voltage on both.
I have looked all over that website, but I can't even find the one in your photo?
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Reply By: Mike Harding - Monday, Jul 24, 2006 at 17:28
Monday, Jul 24, 2006 at 17:28
I use a temp meter similar to the top one above - just ensure you mount the sensor away from the airflow or engine.
For a compass I use a low end boat compass, backlit, fluid mounted, able to be compensated and _accurate_ - about $120 from a chandlers. Remember to set your GPS to "magnetic north" before you calibrate the compass.
Mike Harding
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Follow Up By: Member - Craig D (SA) - Tuesday, Jul 25, 2006 at 09:56
Tuesday, Jul 25, 2006 at 09:56
I also use a magnetic compass - Danforth Quest, around $50. Backlit, fluid mounted, able to be compensated and quite accurate. And you don't have to moving to get a "bearing" unlike the majority of GPS's. The pics of the temp gauges in Phil's reply are good value, with the Jaycar unit being nifty by having a voltmeter. Used one for years and
well worth $40.
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