Which 124s have outside temp display in *C?
 

Did any US spec W124 come with outside temp displayed in *C? If so, what years?

Thanks,
Sixto

well,

my w124 E320 Cabrio has it in C but its a Canadian model

F= 9/5(C)+32

I do that a lot

My E420 (Canadian) Is in Centigrade. I ordered a new sensor (US) assuming that the output would be the same but now I am 10C off. Don't know if the Canadian outside sensor is a different part number.
Anziani

bah, why bother with F...

Centigrade is the proper way to go. Last time I checked Fahrenheit was not an acceptable SI unit

The sensor is just a thermocouple -- no intelligence. The car's electronics interprets the millivolt signal and converts it for output. You might check with a dealer to see if they can change the display from C to F.

I believe I read somewhere that all MB's on the west coast come into Long Beach (even ones destined for Canada) so maybe it can be changed depending on destination. Same issue with running lights on models a few years ago.

I have no problem with the display in Centigrade. I'm just puzzled as to the discrepancy. You are right, the thermistor is only changing resistance. Perhaps my display is bad. On the other hand, most of the time it is not really readable except when it is back lighted.
Anziani
'93 300CE 181K
'95 E420 118K

The sender is the same for degrees C and degrees F.

I was afraid of that. Must be my display which will forever be 10C off. I add 10C to the reading and then convert mentally to F. Keeps what's left of my mind sharp!
Anziani