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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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...is there any way to install one on my '97 f150? where would i buy such a thing, and where should i mount the sensor? thanks
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 10:49 PM
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I got one at Autozone for about $15, mounted it between the gauges and the 2nd from left air vent
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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I got one at Autozone for about $15, mounted it between the gauges and the 2nd from left air vent
where does the sensor outside go? is it hard to get hooked up?
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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sensor mounts in the door jam, tucked the wire in between the dash board panels. i think that air from the engine throws it off, but it is usually right +- a few degrees
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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sensor mounts in the door jam, tucked the wire in between the dash board panels. i think that air from the engine throws it off, but it is usually right +- a few degrees
thanks man i appreciate the info
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