03 Pilot EX Outside Temperature Indicator Logic

If you’re getting complaints from owners of ’03 Pilot EXs that the outside temperature indicator doesn’t read accurately, you may just need to explain how the logic works. The temperature sensor for the indicator is mounted behind the front bumper. Because of this, the temperature reading can be affected by heat reflection from the road, engine heat, and even exhaust fro surrounding traffic. To prevent bogus readings, the display uses a specific logic. Here’s how it works.