Tolahouse

It's getting hot in Atlanta but not 160F hot. My outside temp goes all over the place - in a few seconds it can jump from 90F all the way to 125+ every now and again it goes all the way to 160F.

What could be the cause of this, the engine temp stays normal.

Thanks

MB_Forever

You sensor maybe failing, but should be an easy swap for a new one.

IndiumGreyE63

WOW - talk about global warming... hehe

Marcus Frost

The sensor can also come loose, had that happen in my '03 E55.

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chiromikey

believe it or not, this was the first symptom I got right before my alternator went bad. I ordered a new sensor and before I got to install it my alternator crapped out. after the alternator was replaced the sensor worked perfectly again.

don't ask me to explain the connection cause I can't...it's just info I'm passing along.

Karlson

damn. I got 115F, but it was only 80F outside.

Kevinw23michele

Mine can fluctuate as well, but not that drastic. Today its 85 out, and it was reading between 90-95. Where is the sensor located, I would change it out just to see if it makes a difference.

blk07bruins63

I got 86* last weekend and the temp was only 78*. Seems like an ongoing issue here?

UT_AMG

Your sensor got loose. It happened to me recently and it cause my check engine light to come on. Unfortunately for me it happened when I was vacationing in Louisiana so the stealership they charged me 100 bucks!

shardul

iTrader: (1)

where is the sensor located?

Thericker

Apparently deep in a hookers azz in the "Atlanta, Red Light district" Sorry for Off Topic, I'm demented @ times lol...

shardul

iTrader: (1)

hehe funny

JDM Joe

yea i had the same issue when my temp sensor came loose and the cel came on. dealer took care of it and cel did not return ever since.

Tolahouse

I will try and reset the sensor if someone could please tell me where its located.

shardul

iTrader: (1)

here i just answered my own question

Tolahouse

Thanks Shardul, I'll check this out today.

Can Drive 55

And, right you are. Mine came loose and picked up the engine heat. The temp varied from 80 or so to 160 or so. The dealership installed a new sensor and and a new bracket on the car and charged the repair to the warranty.

Can Drive 55

You can see the sensor or the bracket near the driver side fog light. It should be visable through the mesh cover. If it came loose, you might be able to remove the mesh and reach in and grab the sensor and put it back in the bracket.