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(Message started by: Tons_of_fun on Jul 2^nd, 2009, 5:33pm)

Title: Accurate
Post by Tons_of_fun on Jul 2^nd, 2009, 5:33pm

Hi all.Just wondering how accurate the external temp display is ???. Only reason i ask is because this evening it was showing a temprature of 35.5 :o :o :o.It was hot though.Took around 10 mins before the a/c had any effect ::). Thanks guys & gals...Stay cool...Craig 8)

Title: Re: Accurate
Post by Highlander on Jul 2^nd, 2009, 5:44pm

i dont think they are too accurate while stationary or moving slowly but generally ok once you're on the move.

Could it have been getting a reflection? puddle?

Title: Re: Accurate
Post by Snoopy on Jul 3^rd, 2009, 7:32am

If it took that long for the A/C to have any effect I would have thought it was time for an A/C check/topup service.

It should start to cool as soon as it is switched on ..

With regards the accuracy. I have always found the temperature display;ay to be accurate, after comparing with a mercury thermometer.

Title: Re: Accurate
Post by Tons_of_fun on Jul 3^rd, 2009, 9:34pm

I think im going to put this one down to it being a VERY hot day indeed. I took the reading whilst travelling at 50 mph along the motorway . The aircon was blowing cold from the second i switched it on. It was that hot in the car it was a good 10 mins before i began to feel comfortable :o. Really dont want too many days more of that heat :-/. It's fine while your sat on a beach with a tall cold drink but hell when your crawling along the M42 ;D ;D ;D. Thanks for the info chaps...Craig :)