I've been testing this for a month. I know, purists will hate this mod but my temperature gauge was getting stuck sometimes and not always showing the correct temperature. I also wanted a digital gauge for more meaningful observations. With some research and luck, this external digital temp gauge fits into the Favorit dashboard with minimum effort. I cut product's original external body. The wide part at the front. I did some modification on the retaining ring which holds the glass. To mount it into the dashboard, I've prepared a riser platform from a piece of plastic. Mounting with the riser platform is just like mounting the original analogue gauge. All procedure is completely reversible too.

 

Sorry, but I don't have detailed pictures of the procedure but next time when I take the dashboard off I'll add more detailed pictures here.

Product is from AX. Product code on AX: 4000581006537

I've ordered with 14mmx1.5mm sensor. Which is plug & play compatible with the car.

56 minutes ago, R_Blue said:

I also wanted a digital gauge for more meaningful observations.

How meaningful or otherwise your number are depends on how accurate your sensor and gauge both are, and how accurately they're cross-calibrated.

1 minute ago, KenONeill said:

How meaningful or otherwise your number are depends on how accurate your sensor and gauge both are, and how accurately they're cross-calibrated.

Before making the conversion, I tested the unit in hot water. I compared it with my multi-meter's temperature reading. They were the same.

Thats sooo god damn cool

On 07/10/2021 at 13:09, R_Blue said:

I know, purists will hate this mod but my temperature gauge was getting stuck sometimes and not always showing the correct temperature.

 

I also wanted a digital gauge for more meaningful observations. 

I am fan of such modifications but i would choose an analog gauge in green colour.

If someone does not want to mess in dashboard work can put it in the central console or (for better visibility) in the drivers coloumn as the "turbo guys" do.

Nevertheless if it's tested and works then OK, congratulations for the project !

On 07/10/2021 at 19:13, Thefeliciahacker said:

Thats sooo god damn cool

Thanks a lot.

 

7 hours ago, D.FYLAKTOS said:

I am fan of such modifications but i would choose an analog gauge in green colour.

If someone does not want to mess in dashboard work can put it in the central console or (for better visibility) in the drivers coloumn as the "turbo guys" do.

Nevertheless if it's tested and works then OK, congratulations for the project !

You know, I got the inspiration from you.  😎

I also saw what happened with one of your sensor adapters.

 

Favorit/Felicia dashboard parts are hellishly expensive. 😞 Not very informative too you know. My gauge was not dependable any more so there was no reason to keep it too. The info you have provided here really helped me to build this project this way. By avoiding an in-line sensor adapter, I've eliminated coolant leak risk. Just peace of mind.

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I owe you 🍺

As ex-Scout i am a Felician ''who is always ready to help others and do a good deed every day".

In Skoda we Trust ! 🤝