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Interior Temperature?

Discussion in 'Model Y: User Interface' started by wynnek, Mar 2, 2021 at 2:29 AM.

  1. wynnek

    wynnek Member

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    What does the interior temperature represent? It is 5:30 a.m. here in South Florida, the outside temperature is 71 F and my Model Y is in my garage with the app indicating the interior temp is 83 F. Just trying to figure out where this reading comes from.
     
  2. Mike_TV

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    The interior temperature reading comes from inside the car. :D Specifically, inside the HVAC system. The outdoor ambient temperature sensor is in the front grill.
     
  3. ACAG

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    Do you know specifically where in the front grill the outdoor ambient temperature sensor is located? I am getting odd readings when I first start driving the car, where the outdoor temperature reading can be 10 degrees off.
     
  4. wynnek

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    Why would it be reading in the 80's when the car has been parked for 14 hours?
     
  5. Riguy

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    I know what you’re saying. My external sensor is always off. Usually about 10 degrees. It takes about 45 minutes for it to get to “normal” which is about 3-4 degrees above my other car.
     

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