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Update to the outside air temperature indicator while driving

Engine coolant temperature is 140°F (60°C) or higher: If the temperature measured by the outside air temperature sensor is greater than the temperature on the outside air temperature indicator, the outside temperature indicator will increase by 1°F (1°C) per minute after the vehicle speed is greater than 19 mph (30 km/h) for more than 1 minute and 30 seconds It will continue to increase until the current outside air temperature is indicated So, the first change to the outside air temperature indicator is 1 minute and 30 seconds after the vehicle speed is greater than 19 mph (30 km/h) If the vehicle speed drops below 19 mph (30 km/h), the indicator will not update again until the vehicle speed is increased to 19 mph (30 km/h) or more for more than 1 minute and 30 seconds again.

Engine coolant temperature is less than 140°F (60°C): If the engine coolant air temperature is less than HOT (60°C), the temperature displayed increases 1°F (1°C) every 2 seconds until the current outside air temperature is displayed

If the outside air temperature is less than the indicated temperature, the temperature will decrease 1°F (1°C) every 2 seconds until the current outside air temperature is indicated regardless of vehicle speed.

Troubleshooting 

If the indicator displays "- - -" for more than 2 seconds after selecting the outside air temperature display mode, the gauge is not receiving the outside temperature data from the climate control unit over the B-CAN Check the climate control system or multiplex integrated control system for DTCs (see B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A) (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A )

Calibration Procedure 

The outside air temperature indicator's displayed temperature can be recalibrated ±5°F or ±3°C to meet the client's expectations.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Select the outside air temperature display and press and hold the SELECT/RESET knob for 10 seconds. While you continue to hold the button, the display will scroll through temperature settings from +5 °F to -5 °F (or +3 °C to -3 °C) as shown.
    Fig 1: Outside Air Temperature Display
    G00500541Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. When the desired correction value appears on the display, release the button, and the recalibrated outside air temperature will be displayed.
  4. When the desired correction value appears on the display, release the button, and the recalibrated outside air temperature will be displayed.
    NOTE: The recalibration temperature is not the value the sensor sees. Therefore the temperature can only be adjusted ±5 ° from the sensors reading. Each time a desired correction value is entered, it replaces the previous value.

    Example: 

    Incorrect value = 68°F (20°C) 

    Desired correction value Correct value = +2°F (+1°C) = 70°F (21°C) 

    Desired correction value Correct value = -2°F (-1°C) = 66°F (19°C) 

    NOTE: To recalibrate the display to the true temperature, remove the outside air temperature sensor (A), but leave it connected. Submerge the sensor and a thermometer (B) in a container of ice water (C). Select the calibration mode as described above, then recalibrate the display to the true temperature.
    Fig 2: Using Ice Water To Calibrate Outside Air Temperature Sensor
    G00500542Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.