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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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outside air temp sensor..

anyone have any idea where the temp sensor would be that detects the outside air temp..?? no problems, just curious. asking because i would have to imagine that it would be somewhere not affected by any outside influences...such as heat from the sun.
Old Dec 5, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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Its located in the right front of the vehicle tucked up behind the bumper.
Old Dec 6, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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thanks....was just wondering because i figured it had to be a SPECIAL place where heat wouldn't end up giving phony temp readings...........
Old Dec 6, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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thanks....was just wondering because i figured it had to be a SPECIAL place where heat wouldn't end up giving phony temp readings...........
Theory is: it's next to the "cool air" intake, so the computer can compute.
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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LOL, mines read 115 on an 85 degree day.
Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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I always found mine off by 5 degrees..usually on warmer side


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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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On my SS I have the outside temp and an intake temp(on the RPD). In the45-70mph range , the intake temp will range about 3-5 degrees higher than outside temp.
(it will vary a little depending on conditions)
Old Jun 10, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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So can the temperature sensor be re-calibrated since it is so frequently inaccurate?
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