Indoor/outdoor thermometer install?

cvbill · Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 7:26 am Post subject:

I installed a 2 1/16" VDO brand OAT (outside air temt).$60+/-. I mounted the probe between the headlights, but behind the grill. I wanted the probe;1. high up off the hot asphalt,2. in front of radiator, and 3, out of the sun.
City traffic, going slow (granny gear slow), and the rad fan coming on all affect the temp reading. It's great going down the highway, 'though.
My ultimate plan is to run two more probes. One in the front heater, and one in the a/c duct. then wire all three of them to a rotary switch, then to the gauge. Reefer too if you want.

Let's go break something!
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Honuak · Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:38 am Post subject:

Zeitgeist 13 · Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:59 am Post subject:

I installed my outdoor temp readout in the form of a self-dimming rear view mirror, which also includes a compass. The temp probe sits in the right front, just behind the lip spoiler. It appears to read dead-nuts accurate at speed or sitting.

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I need to take more pics, so I'm not constantly whoring this one
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maco70 · Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:52 am Post subject:

Hi to all,

I already have the upper steering cover and i would like to know, please where can we order the thermometer has shwon by " 1971BugGuy "

Thanks in advance,
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hans j · Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:02 am Post subject:

maco70 · Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:27 am Post subject:

Thanks!
I am hesitated since i also thought about putting there, in the upper steering cover, the cruise control switch of the Gowesty kit.

I also have all the heating seat kit, but i believe it's not that worthy to install since the vanagon is always in storage during the winter.

Or the outside temperature gauge has said, or the cruise control switch.

Thanks for your ideas
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LemonCove · Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:15 am Post subject:

Has anybody found a "stock appearing" OAT that can be wired to the dash lights?

Too many of the cheapo ones die in Vegas heat when parked. I went to this one which can survive the heat, but I can't see it at night.

http://www.peachridge.com/thermometers/index.htm
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Timwhy · Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:29 am Post subject:

Got my $10 Radio Shack thermometer installed yesterday. Suppose to be -11 in a day or so, we'll see how well it works?

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Honuak · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 2:15 pm Post subject:

Love this mod

Fished some bailing wire thru the speedo hole and pulled the probe thru.
Not sure where to mount the probe...

This is the thermometer I used
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002B0KVFQ/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

maco70 · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 2:52 pm Post subject:

Thanks !
Grat to share the thermometer you have use.
It make a week that i try to find the correct fit for the hole which is 25 mm x 40 mm.
With this one, in inches, 1" x 1.75" i believe you have adjusted or the hole or the thermometer casing, since 1.75 is a bit more than 40 mm ?

Thanks again.
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Honuak · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:12 pm Post subject:

maco70 · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:15 am Post subject:

Thanks again !
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LemonCove · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 10:43 am Post subject:

I love 71 bug guy's idea for placement, and I had plenty of options to choose from on EBay.

I wanted something I could see at night, ideally a backlit LCD that would be wired into the dash lites . . . . no such luck.

I got the cover from VanCafe, and I went with a blue LCD version display off Ebay:

Wired to come on when the key is "on." Also in red and green, and degrees C, I believe. Also has a clock (with battery backup) and voltmeter. I only use the temp.

I put the temp probe in the fresh air intake using an exisiting hole in the bulkhead behind the dash:

more details on my picasa site:
https://picasaweb.google.com/13VelosdeRemi/ThermometerClock#
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chazthetrumpeter · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:01 pm Post subject:

I used the same clock/thermometer/volt meter but sourced mine from amazon. I also put it in the location of the original clock as it no longer worked.

I am really happy with the install and I do use mine for the clock and volt meter (I tied it in behind the fuse panel. The power comes from the Gowesty radio switch so it also comes on when I flip the switch to have the radio on with no keys.
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tarandusVDub · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:39 pm Post subject:

LemonCove · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 3:33 pm Post subject:

tarandusVDub · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 3:43 pm Post subject:

Thanks!
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luVWagn · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 4:57 pm Post subject:

there is a similar thread and some ideas over here too:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7091157#7091157
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tarandusVDub

Great ideas here! Does anyone have the late model steering column cover with the factory hole in it? PM me if you want to sell one.
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