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Outside temperature malfunction
« on: 06 February 2017, 23:21:11 »
My sensor is giving really wild temperature reading, does this effect the climate control? For example, returning 35c, climate set at 21c, car doesn't feel as warm since this error occurred?
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #1 on: 06 February 2017, 23:33:19 »
New one is a fiver and can be changed with only the bonnet open ;)
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #2 on: 07 February 2017, 07:16:07 »
Quote from: atann on 06 February 2017, 23:21:11
..... does this effect the climate control? .......

Yes .... it does on facelift cars like yours. Sensor lives central to front of car behind the bumper but apparently the connector a bit further back can cause problems too.
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #3 on: 07 February 2017, 17:48:56 »
For PFL owners

The outside temperature sensor lives backside the front bumper near the left fog light. Normally the sensor is not the problem. The cables are broken inside. Had it on both of my Omegas.

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bilder upload

Sensor cables are blue and leading to the bumper. Easy to repair.

Rolf
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #4 on: 07 February 2017, 18:42:54 »
Quote from: Andy B on 07 February 2017, 07:16:07
Quote from: atann on 06 February 2017, 23:21:11
..... does this effect the climate control? .......

Yes .... it does on facelift cars like yours. Sensor lives central to front of car behind the bumper but apparently the connector a bit further back can cause problems too.

Where exactly is it located, do you have a photo you could upload? I assume it doesn't effect the climate control when set to lowest or highest temp?
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #5 on: 07 February 2017, 18:50:09 »
Answered in my first reply... Sometimes a decent puddle answered can knock the sensor from its bracket. It then floats around next to the radiators causing it to over read.
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #6 on: 07 February 2017, 19:29:51 »
Quote from: atann on 07 February 2017, 18:42:54
Quote from: Andy B on 07 February 2017, 07:16:07
Quote from: atann on 06 February 2017, 23:21:11
..... does this effect the climate control? .......

Yes .... it does on facelift cars like yours. Sensor lives central to front of car behind the bumper but apparently the connector a bit further back can cause problems too.

Where exactly is it located, do you have a photo you could upload? I assume it doesn't effect the climate control when set to lowest or highest temp?

Sorry I don't ..... don't  have an Omega anymore either ..... & mine  was the preferred MFL  ;)
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #7 on: 08 February 2017, 01:11:09 »
Quote from: Zirfeld on 07 February 2017, 17:48:56
For PFL owners

The outside temperature sensor lives backside the front bumper near the left fog light. Normally the sensor is not the problem. The cables are broken inside. Had it on both of my Omegas.

 bild hochladen

bilder upload

Sensor cables are blue and leading to the bumper. Easy to repair.

Rolf

Rolf, I cannot view the photos. Could you please upload them again? Many thanks.
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #8 on: 09 February 2017, 15:42:12 »
Hi atann

Sorry, something went wrong with the upload. I can see the pics, but nobody else. Will try again

Rolf

https://s30.postimg.org/fkz1d6i9d/IMG_6672.jpg

This pic shows the broken blue cable and the disassembled temperature sensor

https://s28.postimg.org/d2rjd24yl/IMG_6673.jpg

overview
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #9 on: 09 February 2017, 20:51:36 »
Quote from: Zirfeld on 09 February 2017, 15:42:12
Hi atann

Sorry, something went wrong with the upload. I can see the pics, but nobody else. Will try again

Rolf

https://s30.postimg.org/fkz1d6i9d/IMG_6672.jpg

This pic shows the broken blue cable and the disassembled temperature sensor

https://s28.postimg.org/d2rjd24yl/IMG_6673.jpg

overview

Cheers.
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #10 on: 17 February 2017, 20:44:06 »
Now reading F no temperature C. Does that mean its completely packed up?
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #11 on: 17 February 2017, 21:40:42 »
Seems like it's  f***ed now   ;)
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #12 on: 18 February 2017, 00:29:23 »
Quote from: Andy B on 17 February 2017, 21:40:42
Seems like it's  f***ed now   ;)

Cheers! That's what I thought😀 Does that mean the climate control will work properly now?
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #13 on: 18 February 2017, 11:59:40 »
Quote from: atann on 18 February 2017, 00:29:23
Quote from: Andy B on 17 February 2017, 21:40:42
Seems like it's  f***ed now   ;)

Cheers! That's what I thought😀 Does that mean the climate control will work properly now?

I think it won't. When I got this "F-temperature" only cold air got from heater if not in HI position.
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #14 on: 19 February 2017, 23:09:43 »
Quote from: polilara on 18 February 2017, 11:59:40
Quote from: atann on 18 February 2017, 00:29:23
Quote from: Andy B on 17 February 2017, 21:40:42
Seems like it's  f***ed now   ;)

Cheers! That's what I thought😀 Does that mean the climate control will work properly now?

I think it won't. When I got this "F-temperature" only cold air got from heater if not in HI position.

In the summer set to LOW, I assume I will still get the coldest air flow possible?
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #15 on: 21 February 2017, 18:53:33 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 February 2017, 23:33:19
New one is a fiver and can be changed with only the bonnet open ;)

Where from? The cheapest I can find on EBay is £12.
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #16 on: 21 February 2017, 19:24:23 »
Not looking hard enough!  ;)

Mine went the other week and I replaced it with one of these.

It's set into the grille in the middle, just pops out.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Insignia-Meriva-Omega-or-Signum-Outside-Air-Temperature-Sensor-9152245-/171426465295?hash=item27e9d0460f:m:m_RzntJkMAz0_KxKzRnPQ0w
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #17 on: 22 February 2017, 02:26:36 »
Exactly ;)
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #18 on: 22 February 2017, 18:47:33 »
Quote from: Strangechap on 21 February 2017, 19:24:23
Not looking hard enough!  ;)

Mine went the other week and I replaced it with one of these.

It's set into the grille in the middle, just pops out.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Insignia-Meriva-Omega-or-Signum-Outside-Air-Temperature-Sensor-9152245-/171426465295?hash=item27e9d0460f:m:m_RzntJkMAz0_KxKzRnPQ0w

Cheers for that.
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Re: Outside temperature malfunction
« Reply #19 on: 22 February 2017, 21:11:00 »
Welcome sir.
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