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Bacon · 07-22-2010, 03:57 PM

I bought a Thermometer on clearance at Target today. It works great, but the cord for it is really long. Here is how I had it set up before:

When I had it this way (for only ~1 hour), it made little dents in the driver's door panel. I immediately removed it. Even if they are dents I can't see unless the door is open, they need to not be there. Where can I mount this (with the sensor outside the weatherstripping, in the door jamb) that will hide the wire, and not cause dents in the door panel?

Also, for those with LS's or GS's, what switches go in the area I mounted my thermometer?

Slix · 07-22-2010, 04:01 PM

looks like you have plenty of wire attached, just run it somewhere thats not noticable. Drill a hole where you have the actual therm mounted and run it through the firewall like you would an aftermarket alarm

Captain Slow · 07-22-2010, 04:01 PM

What are you measuring? A/C, coolant, oil? The switches there are for the courtesy dimmers on the floor, fogs and traction control.

Bacon · 07-22-2010, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slix

looks like you have plenty of wire attached, just run it somewhere thats not noticable. Drill a hole where you have the actual therm mounted and run it through the firewall like you would an aftermarket alarm

I want it to not be permanant

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Slow

What are you measuring? A/C, coolant, oil? The switches there are for the courtesy dimmers on the floor, fogs and traction control.

Just the outside temperature and interior temperature.

Xclusive · 07-22-2010, 07:43 PM

You could get aftermarket rearview mirror for outside temp. Not sure if they have one for inside temp.

94legendcpe · 07-22-2010, 09:07 PM

Cut the cord? Sounds simple enough. Just cut it and solder the wire(s) back together and there you have it.

Legend37 · 07-22-2010, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94legendcpe

Cut the cord? Sounds simple enough. Just cut it and solder the wire(s) back together and there you have it.

Ding ding ding. We have a winner!!

Bacon · 07-22-2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94legendcpe

Cut the cord? Sounds simple enough. Just cut it and solder the wire(s) back together and there you have it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legend37

Ding ding ding. We have a winner!!

Well, it would be easier if i had a soldering iron.... or knew how to solder

@ me.

GreekPower · 07-22-2010, 11:38 PM

don't put that thing where momma's used to in the 60's!

but u can put it where u have it i think is best or right above the radio, it looks the same size as my turbo timer

Bacon · 07-22-2010, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreekPower

don't put that thing where momma's used to in the 60's!

but u can put it where u have it i think is best or right above the radio, it looks the same size as my turbo timer

Hahaha

I figured out a way. I'll post pics tomorrow. Do you know of any clear tape that's meant to stay somewhere for a while when you stick it on?

07-22-2010, 03:57 PM	#1
Bacon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,522 '00 CHEVROLET TAHOE '95 ACURA Legend Real Name: Brett	Where to put this lil' guy? I bought a Thermometer on clearance at Target today. It works great, but the cord for it is really long. Here is how I had it set up before: When I had it this way (for only ~1 hour), it made little dents in the driver's door panel. I immediately removed it. Even if they are dents I can't see unless the door is open, they need to not be there. Where can I mount this (with the sensor outside the weatherstripping, in the door jamb) that will hide the wire, and not cause dents in the door panel? Also, for those with LS's or GS's, what switches go in the area I mounted my thermometer?

07-22-2010, 04:01 PM	#2
Slix That One Guy Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 521 '93 ACURA Legend Sedan L	looks like you have plenty of wire attached, just run it somewhere thats not noticable. Drill a hole where you have the actual therm mounted and run it through the firewall like you would an aftermarket alarm __________________ I gotta have me more boats and hoes! The Nina, the Pinta, the Santa Maria I'll do you in the bottom while you drink a Sangria Name: Luis

07-22-2010, 04:01 PM	#3
Captain Slow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,606	What are you measuring? A/C, coolant, oil? The switches there are for the courtesy dimmers on the floor, fogs and traction control. __________________

07-22-2010, 09:07 PM	#6
94legendcpe Junior Cheeseburger Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Emerald City Posts: 756 '93 ACURA Legend Coupe L '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS	Cut the cord? Sounds simple enough. Just cut it and solder the wire(s) back together and there you have it. __________________

07-22-2010, 11:38 PM	#9
GreekPower The one and only Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 12,712 '92 ACURA Legend Sedan L Real Name: Lou aka Greek	don't put that thing where momma's used to in the 60's! but u can put it where u have it i think is best or right above the radio, it looks the same size as my turbo timer __________________ 7/28/10 7:37pm Hell has frozen over Greek REMOVED his engine 9/12/10 9:02pm The rebuild begins 2/8/11 8:09pm Engine reinstalled

07-22-2010, 07:43 PM	#5
Xclusive Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 147	You could get aftermarket rearview mirror for outside temp. Not sure if they have one for inside temp.

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