My outside temp gauge is way off

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May 24, 2006 | 12:36 PM

fatboyq

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My outside temp gauge is way off

for the last 2 weeks its been way off if its 50 outside it says 95 etc. how do i correct this? its annoying.

May 24, 2006 | 12:50 PM

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it isnt reading celcius is it? I doubt it, since it would be 122 F if it was saying 50 C. I have no idea, considering I dont have it.

May 24, 2006 | 12:52 PM

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Check the connection at the sensor. If it'* ok, replace it.

May 24, 2006 | 01:25 PM

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The sensor is located at the front of the car. Actually in front of the radiator.

First I'd aim for Lowriders suggestion and hope the F/C button got pressed by mistake.

May 24, 2006 | 08:15 PM

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Take a hair dryer and pass it over the sensor a few times, look for a rising temperature on your climate control display. If no change, sensor has probably failed.