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Title: air temperature sensor
Post by: raywilb on 31 May 2019, 20:28:04

when i open my bonnet (2.2dti ) there is a loose wire which should be attached to the air temperature sensor. i cannot find the air sensor. so need some help in finding it.  p.s sorry to James i think it was who remarked about the wire at the recent Brackley meet whom suggested it was supposed to be attached to aforesaid sensor. at the time i didn,t think it was

Title: Re: air temperature sensor
Post by: dave the builder on 31 May 2019, 20:43:24

it's on ebay   ;D

clicky £5 delivered (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Astra-Corsa-Combo-Vectra-Zafira-Outside-Air-Temperature-Sensor-9152245/254157254134?epid=861193742&hash=item3b2cf3edf6:g:lWYAAOSwltxcMKhr)

it should be clipped to the center of the front bumper ,but you have replaced your bumper IIRC  :-\

unless you have the old bumper with it on , or the new bumper has one fitted but not connected  :-\

Title: Re: air temperature sensor
Post by: raywilb on 31 May 2019, 21:02:18

Quote from: dave the builder on 31 May 2019, 20:43:24

it's on ebay   ;D

clicky £5 delivered (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Astra-Corsa-Combo-Vectra-Zafira-Outside-Air-Temperature-Sensor-9152245/254157254134?epid=861193742&hash=item3b2cf3edf6:g:lWYAAOSwltxcMKhr)

it should be clipped to the center of the front bumper ,but you have replaced your bumper IIRC  :-\

unless you have the old bumper with it on , or the new bumper has one fitted but not connected  :-\

its the original bumper . but did have it off , will look tomorrow  :y

Title: Re: air temperature sensor
Post by: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 09:01:51

So presumably your outside temp reading is reading F (for fault).  That'll confuddle the climate ;D

Title: Re: air temperature sensor
Post by: STEMO on 02 June 2019, 08:10:18

When wifey's astra h went in for a front end repair, it came back with the temperature reading around 50° after warm up. Sensor was obviously in close proximity to the hot bits.  ;D

Title: Re: air temperature sensor
Post by: raywilb on 02 June 2019, 21:37:17

Quote from: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 09:01:51

So presumably your outside temp reading is reading F (for fault).  That'll confuddle the climate ;D

constantly at zero. not too bothered, but if i can find where it is supposed to locate to then it may as well go on

Title: Re: air temperature sensor
Post by: Andy B on 02 June 2019, 23:01:32

Quote from: raywilb on 02 June 2019, 21:37:17

Quote from: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 09:01:51

So presumably your outside temp reading is reading F (for fault).  That'll confuddle the climate ;D

constantly at zero. not too bothered, but if i can find where it is supposed to locate to then it may as well go on

But your inside cabin temp will be up the pole ....

Title: Re: air temperature sensor
Post by: TheBoy on 03 June 2019, 10:22:12

PFL - Clips into hole on underside of front bumper, right on the passenger (RHD) corner
FL - Clips into hole on underside of front bumper, near the centre
FL with Irmscher bumper - Clips into hole visible through mess under numberplate.

Title: Re: air temperature sensor
Post by: dave the builder on 03 June 2019, 11:22:11

Quote from: TheBoy on 03 June 2019, 10:22:12

PFL - Clips into hole on underside of front bumper, right on the passenger (RHD) corner
FL - Clips into hole on underside of front bumper, near the centre
FL with Irmscher bumper - Clips into hole visible through mess under numberplate.

Tidy the mess up , it will be even more visible through the mesh  :y  ;D