Outside temp sensor location?
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Where is the sensor that reads the outside temperature?
While driving around today, it read a constant '95 degrees. Usually if it has been sitting, it reads high but after a bit of driving, it seems reasonably accurate...today it was way off.
While driving around today, it read a constant '95 degrees. Usually if it has been sitting, it reads high but after a bit of driving, it seems reasonably accurate...today it was way off.
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Joined: May 2003
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From: California
Found it...thanks Richard.
The last couple days it has reacted very slowly. Lexus wants $33.XX and it is a special order part.
Is there a test procedure to check for accuracy?
The last couple days it has reacted very slowly. Lexus wants $33.XX and it is a special order part.
Is there a test procedure to check for accuracy?
Check ambient temperatuer sensor?
Remove from radiator grill
Disconnect sensor
Check resistance between terminals 1 and 2
Resistance
at 77 degrees 1.6 - 1.8 Ohms
at 122 degrees 0.5 - 0.7 Ohms
As the temperature increases the resistance decreases
Remove from radiator grill
Disconnect sensor
Check resistance between terminals 1 and 2
Resistance
at 77 degrees 1.6 - 1.8 Ohms
at 122 degrees 0.5 - 0.7 Ohms
As the temperature increases the resistance decreases
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for that particular sensor.

