Temps in Fahrenheit

My bike originally came from the US and while I can change the miles to KMs, I can't change Fahrenheit to Celsius. After a bit of research it seems the only way to do it is to bring the bike to a dealer. I really don't want to be converting in my head all the time.

Do you guys know of a way, without me having to bring it to a dealer?

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Same here Rodney  .. got my USA VFR in Feb.   The digital display will toggle between F and C only for ambient air temps only ... the engine temp will only appear in F degrees.

The speedo will also togggle beyween Mph and Kmph

This was a topic at VFRW and if I remember correctly, it was never resolved by the owner. There was speculation and suggestions regarding how to do it but no one had the definitive answer. My guess is that there is a shunt on the circuit board that changes the readout from F to C and vice versa, but that's just a guess based on other products I deal with. On the products I deal with, these shunts go across one of two different jumper pins, setting the touch screen viewing angle, I would imagine that this might be a similar way that Honda would handle it. It could be a combination of button press/hold or holding a button while turning on the ignition, etc. Otherwise it's more likely software programmable, meaning a dealer is the only option.

Good Luck!

Mine too. Can change mph vs km/h but can NOT change from Fahrenheit to Celsius.

It's not that difficult to go from F to C.

(°F  -  32)  x  5/9 = °C

:ph34r:

Been asked many times, no easy fix.

The dealer is most likely going to swap out part of the dash.

[image: View Post]jay-d, on 02 April 2012 - 11:16 AM, said:

It's not that difficult to go from F to C.

(°F  -  32)  x  5/9 = °C

:ph34r:

I checked the math on your equation and to quote one Marrisa Tomei I find you to be "100% balls on accurate". Well done :beer:

Well, if it's any consolation, the Canadian bikes will switch from Kms to miles but it leaves the temp. in celcius.

You can remember

60 F - cool
70-80 - warm
80-100 - hot (bring beer at end of ride) :laugh:

Stated in my 2005 VFR Interceptor manual  pg26 Coolant Temp Meter
USA Production run bike display engine coolant temp in deg. F
Canuk Production run bikes display engine coolant temp in deg. C
Your display will indicate either "AIR" (ambient air temp) or a thermometer symbol indicating engine coolant temp.

If engine coolant temp hits 251F or 122C the digits commence flashing and the black horizontal bar under the numeric value switches to red. This high priority indication will be displayed regardless of the display being in ambient air mode, the switch over is automatic. At the same time as the lower temp display goes into warning mode, the overheat coolant temp indicator light comes on in the upper right side of the left hand visual display panel (just above the temp display window).. it to is a thermometer symbol.

Its unanimous ... shut the bike down pronto at that overheated condition indication.

The ambient air temp is the only value that can be switched between F to C.

Hope my data is accurate ....my scoots been in storage since I picked it up  a few weeks ago, and the only thing I visually confirmed at the US dealer was the switch between KMPH and MPH just to ensure I wouldn't have import issues.

[image: View Post]Suitcase, on 03 April 2012 - 02:19 PM, said:

The ambient air temp is the only value that can be switched between F to C.

Nope it doesn't switch. It's locked same as engine temp.

I bet this isn't a cheap switch to correct. Might be cheaper to learn the funny system the US doesn't seem to be giving up on anytime soon ;)

[image: View Post]Suitcase, on 03 April 2012 - 02:19 PM, said:

Stated in my 2005 VFR Interceptor manual  pg26 Coolant Temp Meter
USA Production run bike display engine coolant temp in deg. F
Canuk Production run bikes display engine coolant temp in deg. C
Your display will indicate either "AIR" (ambient air temp) or a thermometer symbol indicating engine coolant temp.

If engine coolant temp hits 251F or 122C the digits commence flashing and the black horizontal bar under the numeric value switches to red. This high priority indication will be displayed regardless of the display being in ambient air mode, the switch over is automatic. At the same time as the lower temp display goes into warning mode, the overheat coolant temp indicator light comes on in the upper right side of the left hand visual display panel (just above the temp display window).. it to is a thermometer symbol.

Its unanimous ... shut the bike down pronto at that overheated condition indication.

The ambient air temp is the only value that can be switched between F to C.

Hope my data is accurate ....my scoots been in storage since I picked it up  a few weeks ago, and the only thing I visually confirmed at the US dealer was the switch between KMPH and MPH just to ensure I wouldn't have import issues.

Interesting, but I can't change the ambient air temp to C either.

Guys I have both a USA and Aussie dash.  Maybe I can take comparison pics to see if there are jumpers which control this?  If it's not jumper based it will be a firmware thing.

I'd imagine it would surely be a jumper.  It's easier to handle during manufacturing as there would only be one part.

[image: View Post]kaldek, on 03 April 2012 - 09:41 PM, said:

Guys I have both a USA and Aussie dash.  Maybe I can take comparison pics to see if there are jumpers which control this?  If it's not jumper based it will be a firmware thing.

I'd imagine it would surely be a jumper.  It's easier to handle during manufacturing as there would only be one part.

Yea, that's an excellent idea.

[image: View Post]NorthernVFRDave, on 03 April 2012 - 07:55 PM, said:

[image: View Post]Suitcase, on 03 April 2012 - 02:19 PM, said:

The ambient air temp is the only value that can be switched between F to C.

Nope it doesn't switch. It's locked same as engine temp.

I bet this isn't a cheap switch to correct. Might be cheaper to learn the funny system the US doesn't seem to be giving up on anytime soon ;)

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[image: View Post]VietHorse, on 04 April 2012 - 10:21 AM, said:

Cheapest, fastest, and the most accurate way is buy a calculator. Chose the solar type, so you do not need to worry abt battery. :ph34r:

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