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theax40

Post subject: Ambient temp sensor problems

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:07 pm

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Few days ago when the weather got below 40, I noticed my exterior temp was reading in the 60's. I searched and found a few topics that say just to replace the sensor located in front of the radiator. But the temp reading isn't stuck, it goes up and down with the actual temperature. Quite accurately, in fact, I've determined it's +31 degrees off.

So is there any way to calibrate it somehow? Or just get a new sensor?

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harofreak00

Post subject: Re: Ambient temp sensor problems

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:35 pm

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I can give you a new sensor to try. If it doesn't fix it, just mail it back.

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theax40

Post subject: Re: Ambient temp sensor problems

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:13 pm

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How much to keep it if it fixes the problem?

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harofreak00

Post subject: Re: Ambient temp sensor problems

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:54 pm

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$20 shipped

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theax40

Post subject: Re: Ambient temp sensor problems

Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 3:27 pm

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Well, it seems the sensor is loosing its mind. It now always reads 100 or over, right now its 123 degrees. Incredible.

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BassinmyBlood

Post subject: Re: Ambient temp sensor problems

Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:45 pm

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Could anyone tell me the part number for the ambient temp sensor? Mine is about 43 degrees off give or take, Can I order it fairly cheap off eBay?

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Post subject: Re: Ambient temp sensor problems

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:14 am

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