Ambient Temp Gauge Readings

[robcall]

I have tested a couple of gauges taken out of the car(s).
Both read correct room temp.Placing the bulb in a glass of ice gives a reading of 8oC and 11oC respectively
Is this as accurate as they get?-not much use on a cold morning
If defective I'm thinking a fault in the dial-either a problem with the needle or gearing-possibly a lack of lubrication- rather than a fluid leak from the bulb.
Any opinions?

[rocket]

Is your ice hot????

[peterako]

Could this be nature's response to 'Global Warming'???

Not sure what the answer is to your question, but have found my +2's guage to be pretty spot on, from the -10 last winter to close to 30 in Spring...we won't talk about the so-called-Summer

Compares well to any modern cars I've checked.

Maybe the bulb has to be surrounded by air??

Peter

[pmallinson]

"Not sure what the answer is to your question, but have found my +2's guage to be pretty spot on, from the -10 last winter to close to 30 in Spring...we won't talk about the so-called-Summer "

Come on Peter 30 in spring IN IRELAND was that inches of rainfall

cheers

[Zorvak]

Hello guys, my ambient temperature has been broken for a while anyone know where I can get hold of a replacement? Unless it has been -15 all summer which is actually feasible....