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?
Ambient temp sensor problems
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theax40
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Ambient temp sensor problems
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Re: Ambient temp sensor problems
I can give you a new sensor to try. If it doesn't fix it, just mail it back.
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theax40
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Re: Ambient temp sensor problems
How much to keep it if it fixes the problem?
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Re: Ambient temp sensor problems
$20 shipped
Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited
2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 57k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 115k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 280k | Official Bonneville Hauler
2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 57k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
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theax40
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Re: Ambient temp sensor problems
Well, it seems the sensor is loosing its mind. It now always reads 100 or over, right now its 123 degrees. Incredible.
PM sent
PM sent
Chris
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Re: Ambient temp sensor problems
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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Re: Ambient temp sensor problems
PM harofreak, I'm sure he has way more than 1.
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