external temp sensor
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external temp sensor
recently my ext. temp. sensor stopped working. my climate controls say it'* 127 degrees outside, some times it goes as low as 106 but obviously it is screwed up. I assume the sensor itself must have gotten wet or something. I know it is located in the front somewhere, but where exactly? also I assume this is a part I can change myself so does anybody know the part number for it. for those of you that don't know my car is an '98 SSE.
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Can you put your year and model in your signature?
The temp sensor is mounted to the front center radiator support. Black plastic 'nipple' looking thing. A high temp would indicate an open circuit. Look for a broken wire, disconnected sensor, or corrosion. I've never seen one fail with 3000 members.
The temp sensor is mounted to the front center radiator support. Black plastic 'nipple' looking thing. A high temp would indicate an open circuit. Look for a broken wire, disconnected sensor, or corrosion. I've never seen one fail with 3000 members.
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I had you beat. My car said that it was a balmy 168*. This caused problems with the temp settings of the ECC. At 90* setting, it was hot alright but at 85* very cool air would be directed to the dash vents. Sweat like a pig or shiver... no in-between. Replacing the ambient air sensor corrected my problem too.
BTW, the part was about $18 and was available from a local specialty parts store. Dealers usually stock it too.
BTW, the part was about $18 and was available from a local specialty parts store. Dealers usually stock it too.
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Originally Posted by repinS
On a somewhat related note... my climate controls once read a very-Canadian ( ) -35ºC in the summer after a car washing
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What happens with a car that isn't equipped with ECC? Does it still have an ambient air temp sensor?
I don't recall seeing one on the 93 parts car I had.
I don't recall seeing one on the 93 parts car I had.
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Originally Posted by willwren
Can you put your year and model in your signature?
The temp sensor is mounted to the front center radiator support. Black plastic 'nipple' looking thing. A high temp would indicate an open circuit. Look for a broken wire, disconnected sensor, or corrosion. I've never seen one fail with 3000 members.
The temp sensor is mounted to the front center radiator support. Black plastic 'nipple' looking thing. A high temp would indicate an open circuit. Look for a broken wire, disconnected sensor, or corrosion. I've never seen one fail with 3000 members.
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Well, now I know where to mount the snsor for an aftermarket Thermometer....
Should be interesting since I never got to drive my ECC equippped LeSabre in a MN winter...
Should be interesting since I never got to drive my ECC equippped LeSabre in a MN winter...
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