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sasquash1984 · 06-20-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

I live in Washington state. Didn't even know the temp could list 3 digits. LOL!
You must have been parked in the sun. What did it cool down to when you started driving??

U haven't visited the south

midnighter · 06-20-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DeAdMiKe187

This was from earlier today. I was all

Did you park on the sun itself?

The_Stache · 06-20-2012, 11:13 PM

PHX today getting out of work (at 4:45pm) read 112, mostly it stays around 106-110 around here in the summer.

2011*Camaro*SS · 06-20-2012, 11:19 PM

West Texas last summer!

ExCrystal · 06-21-2012, 12:20 AM

The 136 is just the heat of the sun on the car, not the actual temp. Here around northeast Jersey it was 100 today, but my car read 106. Tomorrow should be interesting... Gotta love these heatwaves.

Gigachip · 06-21-2012, 12:21 AM

100 degrees. I rarely drive my car in the sun during the summer

TJ91 · 06-21-2012, 12:28 AM

42 celcius

mexiken · 06-21-2012, 03:25 AM

The temp sensor is located on one of the bumpers most likely.

If you're stuck in traffic, or just turned the car on, its going to read higher than it really is.

When you get going ~20 MPH or so, then you will see the temp adjust to what it is.

My Civic functioned that way, and i see the Camaro behave exactly the same way, temp reading wise.

DeAdMiKe187 · 06-21-2012, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by austinjames

Look What i recorded in alaska today. Record high: (look at the track name as well)

Not a bad photoshop job.

Also,

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Originally Posted by austinjames

BS no way in heck was it 136 in NY today. not a chance. you cars temp gauge is messed up.

"The highest recorded temperature was 105°F in July of 1966 in Brooklyn, NY." says the weather channel.

lol, we know. It was more like high 90's/low 100's yesterday. I'm talking about what the car said, not the actual temperature.

DeAdMiKe187 · 06-21-2012, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BreakingBad

someone immediately pointed to it being a dealer/defect...

it was 91deg here today, car registered 99...it was parked in the sun, and it is black on black...but even after driving around it still said 98...maybe it's taking surface temps not air temps?

My car is black on black, as well, and I had it parked in the sun from 7am to a little after 4pm.

I just thought it was weird because when I started the car, it read 103F, which was pretty accurate. Then, it started to slowly go up like crazy after 20 minutes of driving.

For this morning's drive, the temp was in the high 80's. Let's see what it is this afternoon, after an afternoon of sun.

Swacer · 06-21-2012, 06:13 AM

You do realize, the sensor was sitting out in the sun, so of course when you start the car, its going to be irrationally high until air starts being pulled through the grill in which the temp gauge can start to adjust, right?

DeAdMiKe187 · 06-21-2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Swacer

You do realize, the sensor was sitting out in the sun, so of course when you start the car, its going to be irrationally high until air starts being pulled through the grill in which the temp gauge can start to adjust, right?

That's not what happened, though. I started the car and the sensor was accurate (103F). Then, after 20 minutes, it went up to 136F.

Also, my point was about the accuracy of the temperature sensor. It's not really accurate if it's not telling me the actual temperature, is it?

Furthermore, the reason I asked the question was to see if this was 'normal' for when people leave their cars in the sun on hot days, or if this was an unusual occurrence.

GTUPONIT · 06-21-2012, 06:55 AM

Highest I've seen was 128. I live in Tampa, Florida. I'm sure it would read hotter as I move inland. Here we get a constant Gulf breeze but still, too hot.

DeAdMiKe187 · 06-21-2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GTUPONIT

Highest I've seen was 128. I live in Tampa, Florida. I'm sure it would read hotter as I move inland. Here we get a constant Gulf breeze but still, too hot.

Thank you. Do you know what the 'actual' temperature was, that day?

06-20-2012, 11:13 PM	#31
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	PHX today getting out of work (at 4:45pm) read 112, mostly it stays around 106-110 around here in the summer. __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

06-20-2012, 11:19 PM	#32
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06-21-2012, 12:21 AM	#34
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06-21-2012, 12:28 AM	#35
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06-21-2012, 03:25 AM	#36
mexiken Drives: Sofia: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 409 View My Garage	The temp sensor is located on one of the bumpers most likely. If you're stuck in traffic, or just turned the car on, its going to read higher than it really is. When you get going ~20 MPH or so, then you will see the temp adjust to what it is. My Civic functioned that way, and i see the Camaro behave exactly the same way, temp reading wise. __________________ Interior: 2-tone gray interior, Blue Dome and trunk lights, L.A. Dodgers floor mats (to come: footwell lighting) Exterior: Sunroof, custom painted gray stripes, vinyl Bowtie emblem decals, Holographic Transformer decals, white license plate LED lights Sounds: Stock highs, Alpine MRX-M100 amp mated to a 12" JL Audio W3 in a ****** Stealth enclosure Engine/Performance**: Hurst Short Throw Shifter, Rx Catch Can painted IBM, (to come: JacFab CAI, muffler delete/Flowmasters)

06-21-2012, 12:20 AM	#33
ExCrystal Drives: 2017 2SS NGM Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 149	The 136 is just the heat of the sun on the car, not the actual temp. Here around northeast Jersey it was 100 today, but my car read 106. Tomorrow should be interesting... Gotta love these heatwaves.

06-21-2012, 06:13 AM	#39
Swacer Drives: 2018 GT350 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,716	You do realize, the sensor was sitting out in the sun, so of course when you start the car, its going to be irrationally high until air starts being pulled through the grill in which the temp gauge can start to adjust, right? __________________ Off to the Dark Side

06-21-2012, 06:55 AM	#41
GTUPONIT Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue & 2017 SS White Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 245	Highest I've seen was 128. I live in Tampa, Florida. I'm sure it would read hotter as I move inland. Here we get a constant Gulf breeze but still, too hot.