Author Topic: ambient temperature sensor (Read 4792 times)

amryindc · « **on:** September 03, 2008, 01:38:55 PM »

I just got a new in dash unit and the out door temp is reading -30c. I wanted to know if I should go ahaid and replace the sensor or 8 button comp? And if I do have to replace the sensor, where is the darn thing?

Thanks

EN318isPDX · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2008, 01:52:09 PM »

Quote from: amryindc;55968

I just got a new in dash unit and the out door temp is reading -30c. I wanted to know if I should go ahaid and replace the sensor or 8 button comp? And if I do have to replace the sensor, where is the darn thing?

Thanks

Replace the sensor, mine is located in the driver side brake vent, should be a yellow nipple looking sensor just hanging out.

Matt-B · « **Reply #2 on:** September 06, 2008, 10:48:31 PM »

its only like 15.50 for a new one to

daz318is · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2008, 09:51:37 AM »

Hi
yea i got same problem on my 1990 model but mine only reads -22 !! iv bought a secound hand one but it dont work but i did find that if you touched the wires together it goes up to 168 !!! so i guess this proves the OBC and wiring is ok. anybody know the cheapest place to get a new sensor from?

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By the way the sensor is in the Passenger side brake vent behind the foglight
Cheers
Darren

carlos318is · « **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2008, 03:01:27 AM »

Quote from: daz318is;59821

Hi

By the way the sensor is in the Passenger side brake vent behind the foglight
Cheers
Darren

It is for us in the uk mate

In regards to getting a new one BMW and they are about �20.00;)

roundel318 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 17, 2008, 04:48:08 PM »

It is a nice feature to have working!