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Air thermometer internal and external
Posted: 31 Aug 2017 13:48
by Rodney
Having experienced 51degC in the Namib last year we are keen to install a digital thermometer in the troll. OLX and other sites have cheapies but closer examination indicates accuracy factors of 3 to 5 deg C, and often battery operated. So far unable to find a local supplier for something more reliable and 12V. Ideas?
Re: Air thermometer internal and external
Posted: 01 Sep 2017 08:17
by ricster
My 4.2 diesel is also a GL model so doesn't have the roof console with the compass and outside temp. I managed to get hold of a console from a scrapped Patrol a few years back and with the help of Christoslang ( electrical genius
) and his step by step guide to installing it, I now have the compass and map lights and accurate thermometer for outside temps. Inside temps is unfortunately not on thew console. This is at least one idea...
Re: Air thermometer internal and external
Posted: 01 Sep 2017 12:44
by Rodney
Thanks Cedric. I will look for a console. I find it difficuly to believe that such a simple thing as a thermometer is so difficult to find. Even VDO in PED dont have!
Re: Air thermometer internal and external
Posted: 01 Sep 2017 13:10
by ricster
Have a look at this post. There is a doc there with the instructions.
http://www.patrol4x4.co.za/viewtopic.ph ... ole#p58443
Re: Air thermometer internal and external
Posted: 01 Sep 2017 13:12
by ricster
Its dead easy to fit...... BUT take big cahoonas to cut the roof lining.....
.... but trust in yourself and measure twice and cut once and you will be so upset that you never did this sooner.
Re: Air thermometer internal and external
Posted: 01 Sep 2017 19:05
by ChristoSlang
I added some info on the the thermistor and LED bulbs that went into my console...