I was very bummed to discover that the Sedan version of the 2004 WRX was missing the ambient temperature gauge (the one the tells you the temperature outside the car). The Wagon and STi models both have them included in the left side dashboard gauge under the fuel and engine temperature gauges in the same ring.

Anyone know why this gauge was excluded from the Sedan?? Having just recently traded in a '98 Audi A4 Quattro for the Subaru, I've grown accustomed to that gauge especially in my Mid-Atlantic Winter.

Also, does anyone know where I can find an aftermarket gauge? If it exists, this will prob be the first mod that I make to my new WRX.

Thanks in advance,
Greg

Here is the thread from a year ago:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=213582&highlight=mirror

It seemed like this place had the best prices:

http://www.americansecurityco.com/catalog_mirror.htm

I checked out the mirror and it looks to like something that would work, but it just doesn't make any sense to have paid for the OEM mirror and have to get rid of it for a temp gauge.

As I said in my original post, both the wagon and STi models have a ambient temp gauge included on the main cluster of gauges in the dash. Any idea why it was excluded on the sedan? Also, any way that you know to upgrade the dash gauge instead of the mirror. Just doesn't make any sense why they would exclude that feature from the sedan.

I seem to be stuck in a loop.

Anyway, thanks much for your response.

Greg

That's funny cause my brand new two day old 2004 WRX Wagon does not have it. unless I just am blind.

i think only the STi has it, 04 wagon owner here, no temp gauge either:(

I know my Forester XT has it in the dash, Our Outback VDC has it part of the digital Climate control. I'm not sure how easy it will be to retrofit to the dash compared to installing it with an autodimming mirrror. Seems like a silly thing to leave out since it's so handy. But heck my XT did not come with a glove box light, go figure. That was easy to retrofit though. (rotten bean counters:mad: )

isn't it a factory installed option?

-Zoeb

Originally posted by 02BlackWRX
isn't it a factory installed option?

-Zoeb not on the regular WRX. Just got mine two weeks ago, nada.

Originally posted by Fijimunkii
not on the regular WRX. Just got mine two weeks ago, nada.

doesnt hte auto diming mirror have one built into it??

Originally posted by 02BlackWRX
doesnt hte auto diming mirror have one built into it??


No it does not just a compass, that's what I was saying you can get one though. I'm not sure where it is on the STi but the outside temp reading is the an LCD just below the odo