Outside Thermometer Problem - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

tony jj · 01-31-2012, 10:33 AM

I have a 2004 Solara. Ever since I could remember, the outside thermometer has been giving me false readings. When I pulled out of my garage today, the outside thermometer read 50 degrees. I drove to work without stopping for 60 miles and the gauge still read 50 degrees. When I got to work, the gauge guickly dropped to 41 degrees.

This problem has happened many time before. When the car is in motion, the themperature will not change. When the car comes to a stop, then it will adjust.

Where is the sensor for the thermometer? Maybe the air is not reaching it due to the high speed.

leakyseals · 01-31-2012, 10:50 AM

I have a 02 Camry xle, noticed the same delay you mention as long as I owned it. Assumed that's normal, was yours working quickly before?

Donald E. George · 01-31-2012, 01:01 PM

On my 04, the sensor is behind the lower grill on the driver side. Mine is fairly accurate. Regards

HotRod53 · 01-31-2012, 08:04 PM

I have 2 Camrys and a Tacoma, all have a delay in the temp catching up. The sensor is behind the grille somewhere and probably need some airflow on initial startup. I believe that the sensor only updates occasionally to keep it from flickering around. Normally I leave home and drive into town before the temp number looks believable, if its more than a couple of miles, something is wrong.