Where is the outside air temp sensor located

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Karl Laun - 31 Jul 2006 19:02 GMT

I have a 2000 V70. Recently, the outside air temp has begun to read
abnormally high. Not just after the car has been sitting, but also during
extended highway driving. I'm wondering if the sensor might have gotten
displaced and is reading from a hotter area under the hood. Where is it
physically located?

Karl

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Jamie - 31 Jul 2006 19:43 GMT

I think I read it's behind the left foglight grill. Not sure though.

> I have a 2000 V70. Recently, the outside air temp has begun to read
> abnormally high. Not just after the car has been sitting, but also during
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> Karl

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Jamie - 31 Jul 2006 19:51 GMT

I found on this forum in 98 it was under the front bumper and in 2001
was in the outside mirror.

Still looking for your year.

> I think I read it's behind the left foglight grill. Not sure though.
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Tim.. - 31 Jul 2006 23:38 GMT

> I have a 2000 V70. Recently, the outside air temp has begun to read
> abnormally high. Not just after the car has been sitting, but also during
> extended highway driving. I'm wondering if the sensor might have gotten
> displaced and is reading from a hotter area under the hood. Where is it
> physically located?

If its a V70 classic then the sensor is clipped to the back of the left hand
(from seat) fog light grille.

Tim..

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Mike F - 01 Aug 2006 13:10 GMT

> > I have a 2000 V70. Recently, the outside air temp has begun to read
> > abnormally high. Not just after the car has been sitting, but also during
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> Tim..

Mine has 2 identical sensors, the second is for the fuel injection.
Interestingly, it's on the other (right) side, stuck into the plastic
pan that directs air into the bottom of the rad/condenser/intercooler.
Interesting because it's supposed to be measuring the temperature of
engine intake air, which is over on the other side, where the dash
readout sensor is!

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