RayoVac Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Just received our new SEL Edge. We ordered it with all the options my wife wanted. She does not like leather, so of course it limits what you can get. She really loves everything except... even with all the info provided in the "Info Center" there is no External Temperature Display. She has had this for years in her Explorers either in the mirror or in the display on the dash and really, really misses it. It appears the only way it would have been available was via ordering the Electronic Climate control, which adds leather.. thus no deal. Sooo I was thinking of adding the HomeLink/Temp/Compass mirror the Mito makes, same one available from "Ford Accessories". My concern is wondering what happens to the compass reading in the Info Center? Had anyone considered adding one of these? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCanadian Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Just received our new SEL Edge. We ordered it with all the options my wife wanted. She does not like leather, so of course it limits what you can get. She really loves everything except... even with all the info provided in the "Info Center" there is no External Temperature Display. She has had this for years in her Explorers either in the mirror or in the display on the dash and really, really misses it. It appears the only way it would have been available was via ordering the Electronic Climate control, which adds leather.. thus no deal. Sooo I was thinking of adding the HomeLink/Temp/Compass mirror the Mito makes, same one available from "Ford Accessories". My concern is wondering what happens to the compass reading in the Info Center? Had anyone considered adding one of these? Any info would be greatly appreciated. There's a Ext. button right under the temp. display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayoVac Posted March 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 There's a Ext. button right under the temp. display. As I mentioned we do NOT have the electronic climate control. Thus no button or display. :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndkeeper Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 I can totally sympathize with getting used to having the temp. right there. It's amazing how much we look at that gauge until it's not there. i totally think you should excessorize with the mirror option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayoVac Posted March 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I can totally sympathize with getting used to having the temp. right there. It's amazing how much we look at that gauge until it's not there. i totally think you should excessorize with the mirror option. I am going to contact Mtio (they are local to me here in Indiana) and see if they have a Mirror that would have Homelink, Ext Temp, Dimming but still allow the compass to provide info to the Info Center. Of course all this will minimal wiring. Will have to run the External temp sensor to the front, but the rest of the wiring should already be going to the current mirror (or at least one would think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYEdge Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 On a separate, but related issue, I have a SEl Plus with the automatic dimming rear view mirror. Their is an extra wire harness that is not being used at the mirror. Does anyone know what this harness is for? :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berryEDGEie Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Just received our new SEL Edge. We ordered it with all the options my wife wanted. She does not like leather, so of course it limits what you can get. She really loves everything except... even with all the info provided in the "Info Center" there is no External Temperature Display. She has had this for years in her Explorers either in the mirror or in the display on the dash and really, really misses it. It appears the only way it would have been available was via ordering the Electronic Climate control, which adds leather.. thus no deal. Sooo I was thinking of adding the HomeLink/Temp/Compass mirror the Mito makes, same one available from "Ford Accessories". My concern is wondering what happens to the compass reading in the Info Center? Had anyone considered adding one of these? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Our Edge doesn't have the external temp either......I asked the dealer and they said they could change out my existing rear view mirror and put one in with the temp on there for around $350 I think they said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 You could always get one of these and stick it to the bottom of your drivers side mirror... $6.00 from Aerostitch... they make Motorcycle clothes and accessories for sport and long distance tourers. Aerostitch stick on LCD temp strip Bryce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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