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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jefferson, Aug 5, 2008.

  1. Aug 5, 2008 at 8:27 PM
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    Heres a question i'm sure has been answered a billion times.. If you dont have the stock outside temp gauge, is there an easy way of installing it? I asked the parts guy at toyota and he said you cant because its a totally different wiring harness.. anyway i'm sure the part is a million dollars.. Any thoughts?
     
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  2. Aug 5, 2008 at 8:33 PM
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    Why dont you buy an aftermarket one? They're pretty cheap, and you can probably pick one up at any Autoparts store...
     
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  3. Aug 5, 2008 at 8:49 PM
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    The overhead module that replaces the garage door slot, costs about $800 USD. You have to buy the whole overhead console if you are going through a dealer. But if you find a used standalone unit, it should plug right up.

    BUT...you need to make sure you have a temperature sensor too.
     
    EquinsuOcha, Aug 5, 2008
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  4. Aug 5, 2008 at 9:01 PM
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    Here is my $10 mod for outside temperature:
    Walmart sells a small wireless indoor/outdoor thermometer that has a battery operated outdoor sensor. I taped the sensor in the black plastic section of the bumper assembly that is shaped like a cup. It is right in front of the front tire (I know, this post is useless without pics, but it is dark out!).

    Presto, I get both inside and outside temps for cheap. It has worked flawlessly for three months and 2,000 miles.
     
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  5. Aug 5, 2008 at 10:11 PM
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    Roll down the window. Damn it is hot! Roll it up & turn on the air. LOL
     
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  6. Aug 6, 2008 at 5:22 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
    Haahaha thanks for making me laugh this morning! I have that temp in my overhead but hardly ever look at it. You and I have the same type of temp guage.
     
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  7. Aug 6, 2008 at 6:52 AM
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    Sure wish I could find one there! All my WallyWorld carries is units that have both the temp and the time. The stereo has a clock, the truck has a clock, and trying to sync up a third one is something I don't wanna do!
     
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  8. Aug 6, 2008 at 7:02 AM
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  9. Aug 6, 2008 at 7:24 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
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  10. Aug 6, 2008 at 8:31 AM
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  11. Aug 6, 2008 at 8:47 AM
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    haha i had one of these long ago. I just liked the stock look. Like i said, thought it was going to be a HUGE amount of money for the item itself. I just feel like that space is wasted, so why not put something somewhat useful in it!
     
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  12. Sep 11, 2008 at 3:53 PM
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    If anyone was wondering where the thermostat for the outside temp gauge was located i found it in the middle of my BHLM. the right arrow is the horn and the left arrow is the temp sensor.
    [​IMG][/url][/IMG]
    sorry about the bad pic it was my cell
     
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  13. Sep 11, 2008 at 4:37 PM
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    Damn,.....this is the night to make me laugh.....:D
     
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    death-dealing WOOS-TAH dealers...head north of the border, no state tax and less of an anal raping on prices
     
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