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Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Priuswagon, Aug 18, 2012.

  1. Priuswagon

    Priuswagon I love my Prius

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    Yesterday it was near ninety where I live and my Prius said it was 71 degrees on the outside temp gauge inside of my car. Just wondering if the dealership can fix the temperature control thing easily?
     
    #1 Priuswagon, Aug 18, 2012
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    Yes assuming it was not a temporary deviation. The readout should be accurate after driving for more than 5 minutes. Otherwise the ambient and the car metal temps may not be the same.
     
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    there was another thread on this and i don't believe a conclusion was reached or if anyone went back to the dealer. how long are you out for? does it change at all? mine takes 15-20 minutes to reach the correct temp.
     
    #3 bisco, Aug 18, 2012
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    Priuswagon I love my Prius

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    After I posted this I drove my car this morning and it seems to be working right. I don't know what was going on yesterday.
     
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    probably a one time bug.:) glad to hear it.
     
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    After washing the car or rain it takes a while for the moisture to evaporate which will lower the readings. I have had it take several hours depending on the ambient conditions.
     
    #6 Sabby, Aug 19, 2012
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    :)
     
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    Everytime I wash my car, it takes at least 15 to 20 mins to get back to reading proper temps.
     
    #8 benagi, Aug 21, 2012
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