Outside Temperature Sensor Faulty

Alex W · 03 April 2013, 20:06:32

Hi all,

My outside temp display is just showing "F C" I know that is really is F***** Cold out there but I suspect my temp sensor is faulty or is perhaps in need of a clean.

Can anyone tell me where it lives on the car. Any pictures? or description.

One other question - Would a faulty outside temp sensor also affect the cabin temperature/ACon. It might just be a coincidence but since the temp sensor went awol my aircon is only pumping out cold air, unless I set the inside temp to 26 degrees or above?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

dbug · 03 April 2013, 20:08:04

It lives under front valence passenger side.

Yep can affect climate

hth

Andy B · 03 April 2013, 20:08:48

Facelift cars have the sensor in the middle!

dbug · 03 April 2013, 20:11:10

Quote from: Andy B on 03 April 2013, 20:08:48
Facelift cars have the sensor in the middle!

I stand corrected although on our Estate (2003) its towards the passenger side

Andy B · 03 April 2013, 20:13:01

Quote from: dbug on 03 April 2013, 20:11:10
Quote from: Andy B on 03 April 2013, 20:08:48
Facelift cars have the sensor in the middle!

I stand corrected although on our Estate (2003) its towards the passenger side

I'm only quoting past replies ...... my MFL is definitely on the passenger side, but pictures I've seen here of the FL car's sensors have shown them to be in the middle

symes · 03 April 2013, 21:19:15

regarding OP's question= sensor is at front(middle) can be seen below/windscreen washer tank
AND yes does effect aircon when sensoor is fubar

HTH

PhilRich · 04 April 2013, 07:31:29

Mine (2002 saloon) is well to the drivers side of centre under the air intake trumpet $:-\$

unlucky alf · 04 April 2013, 10:28:13

I think you'll find that the Astra mk3's also use the same earlier type sensor & mounted in the same place as the pre F/L miggy, & the Mk4 Astras use the same one as the F/Lift miggy & is mounted around the middle of the front bumper, Just thought id chuck that in as the Astras are plentiful in scrapyards

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LFF64 · 04 April 2013, 21:56:43

There seems to be a fair few of these failing recently

I wonder if its weather related ? I just got one from Vaux world was £4.79 inc postage the list this fits is quite big so fits a few cars I found some at the scrappy the other day on astras etc

Alex W · 05 April 2013, 11:44:59

Thanks everyone, found it right in the middle. Ordered a new one from Fleabay for £4.50.

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