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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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I would like to ask for a scheme of connecting Outside Air Temperature Sensor
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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Are you just wanting to know where it is located?

The sensor is mounted in the lower right hand corner of the radiator air intake shroud.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Not sure if this is what you need but heres where its located

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Or wiring

[URL="http://www.c5help.com/sch/Air_Delivery_Temp_Controls.jpg"[/URL]

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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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or where to get a new sensor:

Any auto parts store can get it for you. Less than $15.00

And very easy to change
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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i've got a sensor around here that Im looking to sell if thats what u need to change. PM me.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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ICUALL Thanks for the scheme, but I can't see there outside temp. sensor
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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It is the center box called Ambient Air Temp Sensor just above and to the left of P20D
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If you post what it is you are trying to fix I can probably do a better job
of assisting

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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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At the end of the day.....it's a resistor....two wires...hook em up
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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Thanks evryone for helping me.

ICUALL thanks for good schemes

DeeGee thanks for scheme localization of sensor


Now I have what I need
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