outside temp guage goes wacky in high winds

[clueless]

when riding on highway at most any speed in very windy conditions a sec or two after a wind gust I will notice the outside temp go from say 68 degrees and drop to 32 to 0 to negative back to 15

has anyone seen this? when its not windy it seems accurate.

[NancysToy]

This should not be happening. Could be a faulty sensor, but I am betting on a loose wiring connection or a short between the pressure and temperature wiring. Your dealer should be able to address it.

[M2Wild]

I couldn't get mine to move much at all.

[JJW SpyderRider]

The wind does not change mine but my gauge is always off by a good 10 deg. When the Spyder sets in the sun it goes real high and the bike runs like crap until the temp starts to read a little closer to the actual outside temp.

[clueless]

ok thanks for the replies

guess its the last item to get fixed .. thought all was done... (sigh)

getting new brake pads and fuel gauge installed so hopefully they can fix the temp gauge.

[clueless]

nothing lose and the sensor mounted fine. was reproducable.

dealer ordered a replacement sensor for outside air temp. hope that fixes it.

this happens when ever it is very windy or when traveling at 60 or 70 mph ... get enough wind going thru the bike...

[NancysToy]

nothing lose and the sensor mounted fine. was reproducable.

dealer ordered a replacement sensor for outside air temp. hope that fixes it.

this happens when ever it is very windy or when traveling at 60 or 70 mph ... get enough wind going thru the bike...

Make sure they install the foam cover over the sensor probe.

[Campverdefela]

The wind does not change mine but my gauge is always off by a good 10 deg. When the Spyder sets in the sun it goes real high and the bike runs like crap until the temp starts to read a little closer to the actual outside temp.

Mine too, just sitting in the sun or hot pavement mine will read 120 or better here in Az. and doesn't run great at first till I get moving. Nature of the beast....

[clueless]

Make sure they install the foam cover over the sensor probe.

i looked in the shop manual and did not see a foam cover for the probe mentioned nor did the tech. i assume its obvious when looking at the ambient temp probe.

the location seems to indicate why it will read hot when sitting out in the sun as the temp under the side panel prob is warm until you drive and cool off the heat under the left hand side panel it will read high.

[jmkipp]

Mine is off by 8 to 10 degrees but that is a minor issue that can wait too many other problems to get done first
Jack

[clueless]

my problem is its not 8 to 10 degrees all the time..

its when you ride fast on the highway or get a good cross wind the temperature reading all of a sudden reads low by 60 to 80 degrees

then after a while returns to normal temp. its weird you look down and it 5 degrees out!! when it actually 70 degrees out

[NancysToy]

my problem is its not 8 to 10 degrees all the time..

its when you ride fast on the highway or get a good cross wind the temperature reading all of a sudden reads low by 60 to 80 degrees

then after a while returns to normal temp. its weird you look down and it 5 degrees out!! when it actually 70 degrees out

Your dealer can fix this. There are several tests in the shop manual. If a new sensor does not cure the problem, it is likely in the sensor extention harness or the connectors. It will affect how the engine runs, so I suggest you schedule some service soon.

[clueless]

Your dealer can fix this. There are several tests in the shop manual. If a new sensor does not cure the problem, it is likely in the sensor extention harness or the connectors. It will affect how the engine runs, so I suggest you schedule some service soon.

I think it maybe the windsock you mentioned before. they ordered a replacement sensor so just waiting. I saw in the shop manual for testing if its reading (which it is)... its just wacky when the WIND blows.... or driving on highway and its slightly windy.

waiting for part will have done hopefully same time as they get to me on the DPS recall list (sigh).

[NancysToy]

I think it maybe the windsock you mentioned before. they ordered a replacement sensor so just waiting. I saw in the shop manual for testing if its reading (which it is)... its just wacky when the WIND blows.... or driving on highway and its slightly windy.

waiting for part will have done hopefully same time as they get to me on the DPS recall list (sigh).

The foam cover is essential to prevent the wind from affecting the pressure reading, as you have seen by one of the testing methods. The temperature should remain stable when the wind blows, however. You either have a bad sensor, a bad sensor extension harness, or a bad connection. The pressure and temperature readings should work independently of each other. BTW, watch your dealer like a hawk. Installation of the foam cover is a part of every Spyder's pre-delivery preparation (PDI). If they are not familiar with the cover, they have just been throwing them away instead of installing them as they should.

[mainah]

A few pictures might help...
Also http://spyderryders.net.au/tips.html at bottom of the page has some information

[clueless]

excellent info guys. the mechanic working on the issue is very helpful and trying to find the solution. said nothing was lose or looked incorrect so ordered a replacement sensor. cross fingers that will fix it.

doubt its not hooked up at all as he did check that first.

those pics from the Australian site is that for an RT? doesnt say but the post above are all references RS models