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Outdoor Temp Sensor Problem

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by dave6558, Mar 24, 2010.

  1. Mar 24, 2010 at 11:28 AM
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    dave6558

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    rmote start. undercarriage backup lites, soon to have heated mirrors and signals
    The outdoor temp sensor (with compass) reads erratic temps at times.
    Does anyone know where the sensor is so that I could take a look at it and if erratic readings are a known problem. At times its fine.
    2010 tacoma crew trd sport
     
    dave6558, Mar 24, 2010
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  2. Mar 24, 2010 at 11:30 AM
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  3. Mar 25, 2010 at 2:39 PM
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    the senser is in front of the radiator, read the owners man. there should be a paragragh on resetting the temp
     
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    thank you!
     
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