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Jun 21, 2006 | 12:47 AM

quietman

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Read-out tech elect question...

I just noticed on my overhead read-out that it always sez "-40", both on F and C...

...that is unlikely, so anyone know the problem? Or more important what I worry about is that the engine management computer is seeing that same number?

The climate control readout is fine.

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Jun 21, 2006 | 07:11 AM

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Different sensors for the overhead vs. PCM.

I can't remember exactly where it is and the truck is home, but the sensor you are looking for is right in the front somewhere. Somebody chime in and help me here.

Jun 21, 2006 | 12:02 PM

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Looking at the truck it is located on the right side just behind the cetner section of grill and bolted to the right side radiator support. It is pointy on top.

Make sure it is plugged in.

Jun 21, 2006 | 03:16 PM

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it's chilly in CA?

Jun 22, 2006 | 01:23 AM

Monsta

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quietman

The climate control readout is fine.

Hmm...this slipped past me. Does the auto temp controller display the outside ambient air temp, too?

Jun 22, 2006 | 06:45 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Monsta

Hmm...this slipped past me. Does the auto temp controller display the outside ambient air temp, too?

Me too.

The temp sensor for engine management is in the airbox (filter housing).

Could be a connection issue for the overhead or the unit itself.

Jun 22, 2006 | 11:04 AM

quietman

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The climate control readout display accurate outside temp.

The overhead outside temp readout displays -40F and 140C.
I found the temp sensor on the radiator mount right where Monsta
said I would.

I cannot tell if it is connected just by looking from the front,
but am assuming is was unhooked up at the console, as the console was just replaced under warranty because the right side rear vent switch shorted and
melted it.

Thanks!

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Silverstars, BFG 295/75/16 AT KO's on Factory Mags
LANDYOT Generation II Radius Rods, Ford factory hood insulator