Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
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How cold?
Just out of curiosity,
How accurate would you say that Land Rover outside temperature gauges are?
The reason I ask is on starting D3 (57 plate ) this morning I noticed it was -5
But on starting SWMBO's Vauxhall Astra ( 11 plate ) it read -3
Yes I know someone will say take the average, but it was just wondering how accurate they are ?
Also where exactly does the temperature get taken from?
D3
Astra
D3 57 xs Stornaway grey
D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten
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21st Jan 2015 3:10 pm
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I'll see your -5c and raise you a -18c.
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21st Jan 2015 3:19 pm
Alan B
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At least mine were today Del
Yours is an old pic as you only have 45k miles
Bet that is actually only -10 though.
That's what I want to try and find out, how accurate it is
D3 57 xs Stornaway grey
D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten
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21st Jan 2015 4:13 pm
Nodge68
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Most electronic temperature sensors have an accuracy of + or - 1°C. So if the Discovery under reads by 1°C and the Astra over reads by 1°C , there's the 2°C discrepancy you are seeing. Local factors can also play a part in the temperature difference displayed.Freelander SE 2005 Auto.
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21st Jan 2015 4:20 pm
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Alan B wrote:
At least mine were today Del
Yours is an old pic as you only have 45k miles
OK I'm busted, that was a good few years ago as the car was still under that alien concept called manufacturer's warranty. Surprised I can remember that far back.
21st Jan 2015 4:25 pm
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Over the last few days mine has been reading -38°C from cold and gradually increases to -25°C at which point the reading displays "- - -". Although the reading appears accurate if the ambient temperature is above 5°C. GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
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