Two Question about my 04'

[John Gallo]

Hi everyone,

Question 1. Did any of our cars come with a Outside Air Temp. Guage.. I sure would like one in my car!

Question 2. Trunk Lid... when I hit the button to pop the lid it barely moves, then I have to get my fingues under the lid to lift it up. Is there an ajustment so that the lid sticks up higher once it is released.

I just got this car so I am new too it.

Many thanks, John Gallo

[hdflstf]

1 - no

2 - see Simple Engineering for replacement/improved struts.

[abadssr]

Sorry rocket man but 04 doesn't have outside temp they have trams temp gallons per hour and voltage I've read here we ain't wired for it like 05/06

[RUN ROD RUN]

1 - No.

2 - See Lift Supports - Simple Engineering for replacement/improved struts.

[hdflstf]

Originally Posted by abadssr

Sorry rocket man but 04 doesn't have outside temp they have trams temp gallons per hour and voltage I've read here we ain't wired for it like 05/06

OK. My bad..

[Ron]

Don't feel too bad about not having an outside temp gauge. The gauge on the '05 is very small with a very large needle. It's accurate within + or - 10 degrees.
It's practically useless.

[SSRDen]

I have a couple of new cars with about every technical gadget on the face of the earth along with information centers that make me feel like the Space Center in Houston. I understand the need, but I like the simplicity of driving a car like the old days with little distraction......even though a temp gage is nice to have. I put the top down, put my hand above the windshield, and if it's nice out there and warm.....I keep the top down.

[Jeffanatic]

I installed this in my `R, velcro onto ashtray. Inside temp, outside temp, clock and voltage. Plugs into cigarette lighter. Works great, digital readouts and backlit.

3.8" LCD Digital Clock with In/Outside Thermometer + Voltage Measuring Bar for Vehicles - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

[BlueStreak]

1. The '06 guage package has the outside temp which is near useless but the DIC also shows outside temp and that is more accurate (+ or - 5 degrees) and is sometimes helpfull. The DIC also flashes a freeze warnign when IT feels the need It is NOT backward compatible.

2. See post #2 for simple-engineering link.

[Beach potato]

John Gallo - Welcome to the Forum. Find the Library and start reading- also the 'Search' feature next to 'New posts' found in the upper red banner, will give you instant info for your questions instead of waiting for someone to post answers. In time you will get the feel of the forum and the many thousands of bits of valuable info on our TRUCKS.

[ChuckDuck]

The new struts will get your bed cover popping up like when it was new. After replacing mine I have a hard time closing it with one hand and my wife can't close it at all , I have heard of some fanatics having the vender dial down the pressure or just installing one new strut.

[kwhopper89]

Originally Posted by SSRDen

I have a couple of new cars with about every technical gadget on the face of the earth along with information centers that make me feel like the Space Center in Houston. I understand the need, but I like the simplicity of driving a car like the old days with little distraction......even though a temp gage is nice to have. I put the top down, put my hand above the windshield, and if it's nice out there and warm.....I keep the top down.

I agree! At least we have a 6 disk changer!

[DOOPHUS]

Originally Posted by SSRDen

I have a couple of new cars with about every technical gadget on the face of the earth along with information centers that make me feel like the Space Center in Houston. I understand the need, but I like the simplicity of driving a car like the old days with little distraction......even though a temp gage is nice to have. I put the top down, put my hand above the windshield, and if it's nice out there and warm.....I keep the top down.

Too much Logic and Common Sense, SSRDen.

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[John Gallo]

Thanks Jeff,

I ordered one today..for that price it beats nothing... John G.