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Old Mar 28, 2020 | 04:03 PM
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What is this sensor?

Lower front grille, driver side.. looks like mine came loose. What is this for? Couldnt find it in the users manual and by searching here

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Old Mar 28, 2020 | 08:01 PM
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It's the outside temp gauge
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It's the outside temp gauge
great, thank you
now how get to it and stick it back in. Dont feel like taking it to the dealer for such a small thing although its under warranty
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Looks like it is just hanging there. Grab it with a needle nose and stick it back in. It has a point in the front which you should be able to grab and pull thru and turn. Otherwise just have the dealer do it....it's free
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