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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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Why an I getting the wrong temp readout in my truck for the outside air temp this is the same location as the compass direction
 
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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What is the temp reading? Too high/low? The temp sensor is in front of the radiator under the plastic cover, it may be damaged or obstructed.

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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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10-15 degrees too hot
also where EXACTLY is the sensor you said by the radiator tell this old foggy exactly where
 
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