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Outside Temperature sensor

Outside Temperature sensor

reganlives
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23-10-2019, 03:30 AM
#1
Noticed this morning when I started the car that my outside temp gauge was showing -21C! I turned the car off and on again thinking it was a little blip but it showed the same. I didn't drive the car at all yesterday and there's no signs of anyone bumping into it or anything so I'm guessing the sensor has gone faulty.

Is this a big thing to fix? Or expensive? How do I fix it?

Thanks
reganlives
23-10-2019, 03:30 AM #1

Noticed this morning when I started the car that my outside temp gauge was showing -21C! I turned the car off and on again thinking it was a little blip but it showed the same. I didn't drive the car at all yesterday and there's no signs of anyone bumping into it or anything so I'm guessing the sensor has gone faulty.

Is this a big thing to fix? Or expensive? How do I fix it?

Thanks

purplewitch
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23-10-2019, 04:21 AM
#2
There might be some other posts on this topic somewhere, I seem to remember a few funny readings last year

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purplewitch
23-10-2019, 04:21 AM #2

There might be some other posts on this topic somewhere, I seem to remember a few funny readings last year


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is300_dino
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23-10-2019, 04:47 AM
#3
i had some funky readings on mine last year, -21 is notghing compared to the -26 i had lol Tongue never understood or worked out why, it just seemed to sort it self out after a few days, sorry not much help, i did make a thread somewhere cant remember if anyone put any helpful hints on it
found it
http://www.outlawjapclub.co.uk/forum/sho...hp?t=10287

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is300_dino
23-10-2019, 04:47 AM #3

i had some funky readings on mine last year, -21 is notghing compared to the -26 i had lol Tongue never understood or worked out why, it just seemed to sort it self out after a few days, sorry not much help, i did make a thread somewhere cant remember if anyone put any helpful hints on it
found it
http://www.outlawjapclub.co.uk/forum/sho...hp?t=10287


jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place

P.Lindblom
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821
23-10-2019, 05:08 AM
#4
I have the same problem some times. Although my sensor doesn't lie, unfortunately :tongue_smilie:

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P.Lindblom
23-10-2019, 05:08 AM #4

I have the same problem some times. Although my sensor doesn't lie, unfortunately :tongue_smilie:

[Image: img0351np.jpg]

reganlives
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1,230
23-10-2019, 05:12 AM
#5
Hmm, well hopefully it'll sort itself out but otherwise is it an expensive fix? I guess its just the sensor that would need to be replaced.

Patrick, glad that it actually isnt that temp over here!
reganlives
23-10-2019, 05:12 AM #5

Hmm, well hopefully it'll sort itself out but otherwise is it an expensive fix? I guess its just the sensor that would need to be replaced.

Patrick, glad that it actually isnt that temp over here!

is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
23-10-2019, 05:37 AM
#6
mine rectified itself so even after everyones recomendations of the 50 shades of grey shopping list of hammers, wd40 and duct tape and bending wiggly bits that was suggested i didnt need any of them Sad

jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place
is300_dino
23-10-2019, 05:37 AM #6

mine rectified itself so even after everyones recomendations of the 50 shades of grey shopping list of hammers, wd40 and duct tape and bending wiggly bits that was suggested i didnt need any of them Sad


jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place

reganlives
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23-10-2019, 06:02 AM
#7
Well hope it does sort itself out as I noticed that it was affecting the climate control as well.
reganlives
23-10-2019, 06:02 AM #7

Well hope it does sort itself out as I noticed that it was affecting the climate control as well.

toxo
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4,843
23-10-2019, 06:56 AM
#8
Yeah, the AC won't switch on if it thinks it might freeze the condenser.

Sensor itself is (I believe) attached to the underside of the crash bar on the front, passenger side. I would replace it with a known-good 2nd hand one (from a breaker or somesuch).
Edited 03-12-2012, 04:31 PM by toxo.
toxo
23-10-2019, 06:56 AM #8

Yeah, the AC won't switch on if it thinks it might freeze the condenser.

Sensor itself is (I believe) attached to the underside of the crash bar on the front, passenger side. I would replace it with a known-good 2nd hand one (from a breaker or somesuch).

reganlives
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1,230
23-10-2019, 06:59 AM
#9
Will I be able to get to the sensor without having to take the bumper off? I didnt have the AC on btw as its broke anyway (clutch doesnt engage on the compressor. Think the compressor has had it) but the heating was set to auto for the fan speed but upon adjusting the temp it didnt seem to change much, probably as the car thought it was so cold outside!
reganlives
23-10-2019, 06:59 AM #9

Will I be able to get to the sensor without having to take the bumper off? I didnt have the AC on btw as its broke anyway (clutch doesnt engage on the compressor. Think the compressor has had it) but the heating was set to auto for the fan speed but upon adjusting the temp it didnt seem to change much, probably as the car thought it was so cold outside!

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