Outside temp display?
October 21st, 2018, 6:48 PM
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Outside temp display?
I recall seeing a thread somewhere that described how to add an outside temp display to a later model Express via a cable/temp sensor and some interaction with the van's computer. Anyone have any ideas on this? My van is a 2015.
October 21st, 2018, 10:56 PM
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That should be simple. I am surprised that you do not have it. You need a temp sensor. That is mounted in front of the radiator, low just above or around the bumper somewhere and the appropriate wire which might already be there. Should be a two wire lead. Is there no temperature display on the Drivers Information Center? Just below the Speedometer where the Odometer is?
https://www.gmupfitter.com/files/med...2015_en_US.pdf
https://www.gmupfitter.com/files/med...2015_en_US.pdf
October 22nd, 2018, 9:36 AM
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The sensor may be there. My '16 has the sensor, but the DIC doesn't give the info. But with a OBD2 Bluetooth device, and Torque software (on a phone or tablet) you can read that sensor.
October 22nd, 2018, 10:47 AM
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StanVan, That's interesting that your van doesn't show outside temp on the dash because I also have a 2016, and mine shows it (to the right of the odometer). It's usually a couple degrees warmer than actual, and if the van is stationary after running for a while the outside temp is unreliable until we get moving again (it seems to be influenced by the engine heat).
October 22nd, 2018, 1:24 PM
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I also have this problem I have the sensor but it doesn't show up on my display. I tried enabling it on the settings, no luck. My sensor is located under driver side headlight. I bought a new sensor will try installing it went I receive it. I bought the van in March of this year. Its a 2015 Chevy Express 2500 LT modified for vanpool.
October 22nd, 2018, 2:44 PM
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I'll look, but I've never noticed it. I only thought to look in the DIC. Da Wife's '05 Equinox has it in the rearview. Mine was a rental. No modifications.
