Is there a problem with the outside temp display?
Last edited by Rogue One on Mon May 25, 2015 7:01 pm, edited 1 time in total. i had the same problem. it also affects the air conditioning compressor from working correctly. take a look by your front bumper to the right of the OEM license plate mount… you’ll see a sensor there with two wires colors blue and brown.
How does the outside temp sensor work on a Nissan?
If it’s reading 0 degrees and icy there is a short, if it’s reading dashes, — degrees the circuit is open. The sensor works like a thermocouple in which the higher the temp the lower the resistance.
How to fix low outside temperature warning indicator?
The low outside temperature warning indicator does not appear. Forward and backward Pull the center of the bar up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat in position. Reclining …
Last edited by Rogue One on Mon May 25, 2015 7:01 pm, edited 1 time in total. i had the same problem. it also affects the air conditioning compressor from working correctly. take a look by your front bumper to the right of the OEM license plate mount… you’ll see a sensor there with two wires colors blue and brown.
What to do if your ambient temperature sensor is not working?
1. The AC auto mode will not work Most modern vehicles have an auto AC setting that will allow the vehicle to automatically set and regulate the temperature. The AC system will simply read the ambient and cabin temperature sensors data and continuously cycle the AC system on and off as required to keep the cabin cool.
If it’s reading 0 degrees and icy there is a short, if it’s reading dashes, — degrees the circuit is open. The sensor works like a thermocouple in which the higher the temp the lower the resistance.
The low outside temperature warning indicator does not appear. Forward and backward Pull the center of the bar up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat in position. Reclining …
Why does the outside temp on my car vary?
If you’ve ever looked at your car’s outside temperature display while idling in traffic on a nice summer day, you’ve probably noticed the display can vary quite a bit from reality. As Lifehacker explains, that’s because the sensor telling your car’s computer the temperature might not be in the best spot.
How can I reset the outside temp on my car?
If you need to replace it is located on the passenger side behind the grill. You can take off the skid plate attached to the bottom of front bumper to remove sensor. Click to expand… My car’s thermometer was reading the same temp weather it was cold or hot outside.
What should the outside temp be on a Nissan?
( It may read -7 when the real outside temp is 40) . After driving the SUV for 10 minutes plus the temp reading will gradually correct itself to the right value. If I then part the SUV for 10 minutes or so , restart the SUV, the outside reading will be low again. The dealer first said there was no issue.
Why is the outside air temperature sensor stuck at 50 degrees?
The temperature reading next to the clock is constantly stuck at 50 degrees. The outside temperature is above 80 degrees so there is definitely a problem. I can’t even figure out where the sensor is located to check for a loose connection.
Why does my car monitor the outside temp?
The reasons to monitor the outside temp is for two reasons : ONE; for example to save fuel if the system “thinks” the outside air is 20 degrees and the inside temp is 80 if the set temp is 70, there is no need to run the air conditioner to cool the car just let that 20 degree air in to reach the set temp of 70.