Indoor/outdoor temperature sensor

[NCJack]

So, I've been looking for a temperature sensor for my car. I know that its an entry level car and that it doesnt have all the gizmos and gadgets, but my sister has a 2004 (I think) Saturn Ion...about the ugliest car from inside to outside...and it HAS a sensor built into the mirror.

Well, I wanted one, and those mirror are way too much $$$. So here is what I did if anyone is interested.

I went to walmart, and for 10 bucks, I got an "accurite" indoor/outdoor wireless thermometer. Its white, so I taped up the LCD and sprayed it black with krylon fusion camo black...Very flat black and looks good with the dark interior.

I used velcro to attach it just above the cupholders but pointing forwards.

I also put in 3 Amber LEDs from ebay and wired them up to the dimmer switch so at night, they light up the thermometer and I can see it at night. The LEDs are above the cupholder. And btw, If you sand the LEDs with a high grit paper, it will diffuse the light and make it glow gently rather than be a harsh light with ugly artifacts.

As for the remote sensor... I wrapped it in a ziploc baggie to keep it water tight and and folded the excess baggie and duct taped it shut.

Im not sure if its the best place, but I put it behind the fuel door and tucked it in the part that holds the fuel cap when you fuel up. I think its pretty safe, but im sure some of you dont. Another place to put it would be near the front bumper down low and far up front, but I thought heat from the pavement would give me funny readings.

Either way, It looks great and is VERY accurate. I am a happy camper!

[Athikerguy4life]

Great idea! I'm going to try this now for sure

[Athikerguy4life]

Installed my own temperature sensor today. I put the sensor between the driver and passenger door just below the bottom of the window line. I mounted the display in the same place but I got the next step up in the sensor I guess, so mine has the indoor and outdoor temp plus the humidity, which is cool, although its a lot bigger and doesn't fit quite as well. It still looks alright and it is a nice addition to my Versa.

[JunRaymond]

Thanks for sharing the idea NCJack!

'Ordered through Ebay yesterday: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... OU:US:1123

I am planning on directly wiring the power to the cigarette lighter, I hope someone can help me with this one.. I just don't wanna mess my Versa Thanks!

[Athikerguy4life]

The one I use, and the also the one listed by NCJack I believe, are powered by batteries. Mine uses a single AAA battery. No plug ins required! The one you ordered looks to be pretty nice though, and I like that it'll match the the orange radio controls. Also, being lighted is good. My lcd display is lighted, but the lighting is very poor and if your looking at the wrong angle you cant see anything. On the install, be careful where you put the sensor! If you put it in the wrong place you will get mixed readings. NCJack got it right, I'm still playing with mine to find a good place to put it.

[anthony870]

I just added this to mine.



I put the sensor in a ziploc bag and mounted it to the back bumper on the passenger side (away from exhaust) with 3m double sided tape

Nice addition

[JunRaymond]

[Athikerguy4life]

That looks pretty intense, where did you mount the sensor? It seems to be the biggest problem with these things.

[JunRaymond]

That looks pretty intense, where did you mount the sensor? It seems to be the biggest problem with these things.

Thanks!

I ran the wire on top of the door rubber molding, then in between the fender & the car body, and placed the sensor just slightly below the front grill (inside portion).