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Old 03-05-2006, 08:30 PM
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Default Gentex mirror

I installed a Gentex mirror in my '06 FEH yesterday...fairly easy installation and the setup/calibration is pretty simple. Seems to work well, except for the temperature readout...

For those of you have done the same install, WHERE did you put the temperature probe? I routed all my stuff from the mirror over to the passenger side because I have the wires from a Scangauge on the driver's side. I put the probe wayyyyy up front, right near where the front fender joins up with the front radiator support. Doesn't seem to be giving very accurate outside temperature readings from there. Others have said to clip it under the radiator near the center of the front end, but how do you get to that area without removing the plastic "under pan" that covers the front end?

Would it work any better to install it under the windshield in that flat area that runs from side to side? I think that's where the probe for the temperature was on my '02 Exploder and it seemed to be pretty accurate...

Any suggestions? Or does anyone know where Ford puts the probe on factory-installed mirrors like this?

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