How does my mirror compass know there's "ice" out there?

jdmartin · 03-02-2005, 09:03 PM

I read through my manual but couldn't quite figure this out. I thought maybe there's some sort of temperature trigger, but there doesn't seem to be a pattern of when it flashed "ice". I have also noticed that it doesn't flash ice all the time.

Anyone know how this thing works?

pagerdaddy · 03-02-2005, 09:20 PM

I believe that when the temp sensor records a reading of 32 degrees or below, it triggers the "ice" message to let you know that the possibility for ice exists, not that there actually is some out there.

Mustard · 03-02-2005, 09:21 PM

It will flash ice at 38 and below for a few minutes.

logicjunky · 03-02-2005, 09:23 PM

Ice can form within 6 degrees of freezing on overpasses typically and possibly rural roads and in low traffic areas. ICE should flash and remain up for approximately 1 minute from 38 degrees and below after you start your Titan. (I think that is correct. If not, it's DARN close.)

para911 · 03-02-2005, 09:38 PM

There's a gerbil in the engine compartment that presses a button that sends a signal that releases a marble that rolls down a chute that activates a switch that illuminates the "ICE" display on your mirror. Yeah thats it...... didnt you read about the gerbil in the owners manual?!?!?!

Ok I need to lay off the drugs......... but what else would a pharmacist do ?!?!?

HudsonValleyTitan · 03-02-2005, 10:43 PM

LOL..Ok so...there you have it. It DOESN'T "know". It'll show ICE for a few minutes from 38 degrees on down.

love1u0 · 03-03-2005, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by para911

There's a gerbil in the engine compartment that presses a button that sends a signal that releases a marble that rolls down a chute that activates a switch that illuminates the "ICE" display on your mirror. Yeah thats it...... didnt you read about the gerbil in the owners manual?!?!?!

Ok I need to lay off the drugs......... but what else would a pharmacist do ?!?!?

Poor gerbil, he must get cold sometimes.
Is he covered in the 36,000 mile warranty?

BLKingTitan · 03-03-2005, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by para911

There's a gerbil in the engine compartment that presses a button that sends a signal that releases a marble that rolls down a chute that activates a switch that illuminates the "ICE" display on your mirror. Yeah thats it...... didnt you read about the gerbil in the owners manual?!?!?!

Ok I need to lay off the drugs......... but what else would a pharmacist do ?!?!?

That just made my night!!!

I was wondering what the "squeaking" sound was and why the neighbors cat liked hanging around my truck so much

*tortuga* · 03-03-2005, 04:13 AM

i upgraded to the hamster model, just because they are more reliable and much more maintenence free than the gerbil...

honeykeeper · 03-03-2005, 05:39 AM

I'm pretty sure on the 05's if it is 38°F or below the "ICE" stays on all the time???.......seemed like it when I tried one for about 4 days recently......no longer on the mirrror too.
Peace-Tom

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phillipyang · 03-03-2005, 09:49 AM

don't forget to feed the hamster or your warranty will be void.

NewTitanConvert · 03-03-2005, 10:25 AM

I agree about the "ice" label...
My 05 stays on. Since it's not been above 38 here ( at least not when I'm in the truck ) in a while, I can't say it goes off. I had a friend in it last night, and he asked what that was for, and I said the same thing.

It's taken a little getting used to the temp and compass being in the overhead console instead of the mirror ( as the gm trucks do ), but I like it there.

honeykeeper · 03-03-2005, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by phillipyang

don't forget to feed the hamster or your warranty will be void.

Oh.......under the center seat...that is their little food and water bowls.........comes standard with the split bench seat...now I know!! They even have their bed integrated into it.

Oh...and if you don't feed them they will just chew on your plastic fuel tank!!

Peace-Tom

IPA

VShortt · 03-03-2005, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by logicjunky

Ice can form within 6 degrees of freezing on overpasses typically and possibly rural roads and in low traffic areas. ICE should flash and remain up for approximately 1 minute from 38 degrees and below after you start your Titan. (I think that is correct. If not, it's DARN close.)

This is correct.

keiffers · 03-03-2005, 08:13 PM

I've actually had the ICE message show up well above 40 degrees. It doesn't phase me all that much, cause my body is gonna tell me if it's farkin cold or not outside LOL