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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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Need Help Identifying Front Sensor
Can you tell me what the sensor, shown in the image below, is for?



        I was thinking of mounting the license plate on this side. The license plate will block this sensor when the license plate is displayed (while driving).

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        Old Jul 21, 2012 | 01:26 AM
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        isn't that for outdoor temp?
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        isn't that for outdoor temp?
        Yup, that is the sensor for the outdoor temperature that is displayed on the dash. I am not sure if covering it up would cause inaccurate readings
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        Originally Posted by driftmotion
        isn't that for outdoor temp?
        Thanks much for your reply.

        I used a hair dryer on it and you were right. It is definitely the outside temperature sensor.
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        Originally Posted by 503C43 ////AMG
        Yup, that is the sensor for the outdoor temperature that is displayed on the dash. I am not sure if covering it up would cause inaccurate readings
        Thanks much for your confirmation.

        Iʻm mounting my license plate so that the plate can be easily hidden. Iʻll be able to see if the plate affects the readings.

        Iʻll probably post some photos after it is finished.
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        the sensor is the outside temp sensor and its not effecting enything if you cover this at all
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        the sensor is the outside temp sensor and its not effecting enything if you cover this at all
        Thanks for your help.
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