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Thermometer 850 95

posted by  someone claiming to be Rob on  Tue Mar 20 11:16 CST 2001 [RELATED]

My thermometer/temp gauge seems to be dying. It's telling me that it's about 90 degrees out when its more like the mid-60's. Can anybody tell me where to get a new sensor and how to replace it? (and the difficulty level?) From what I understand it is located near the front grill.

Rob 95 854T 63K







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    Re: Thermometer 850 95

    posted by  someone claiming to be Vladimir on  Wed Mar 21 05:09 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Rob, before any drastic measures are taken, find the sensor and make sure it is in its place. On my S70 it is on the left side grill in the bumper shroud. It has a little plastic seat/socket it sits in. Mine popped out of its socket once and started fratranizing with the radiator. This made it report high temperature (the radiator proximity temperature). I put it back home and the problem went away.

    Good luck.







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      Re: Thermometer 850 95

      posted by  someone claiming to be Rob on  Wed Mar 21 05:34 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      It seems that once the car gets warmed up that the temp goes crazy. So maybe it is related to the radiator. How big is the sensor? Should I look for it from under the car?

      Thanks for all your responses.

      Rob







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    Re: Thermometer 850 95

    posted by  someone claiming to be Tony Giverin on  Tue Mar 20 13:48 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Rob,

    Before you replace it...it is only accurate when the car is up to speed. If the numbers are still unbelievable then indeed the sensor could be at fault but usually they fail totally. It is located drivers side attached to the front spoiler. It will be obvious as the only odd thing with wires attached to it. It simply snaps out of the holder and then unplugs from it's harness, a new one is likely only available from a dealer.






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