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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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outside temp reading on climate control

Been getting some funky readings out of my outside temp display in our 04 limited. It always seemed to read ok. lately it climbs up slowly to 120f and fluctuates between 120 and 100 or so. It seems to read ok parked with the key on and just idling. Any thoughts?

Where is that bugger located? Maybe it came loose and is picking up temp from the engine compartment?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Its usually mounted inbetween the grill and the radiator about 3/4 the way down. Looks like a plug with a stub sticking out and a small wiring harness coming out the back side.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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Thanks. Found it, on the pass side. Seems to be ok. Nothing loose. Readings have been ok since we got back from our trip. @$%#@# computers.
 
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