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Anonymous Posted on Mar 23, 2010

Ambient temp sensor for dodge

Just change the ambient temp sensor on a 2007 dodge grand caravan and the temp still reads -40. How can I fix this so it will read the right temp?

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    It sounds like there is an open circuit in the temp sensing system. This could be a broken wire. Have you checked the circuit for continuity?

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You have to drive the car awhile for it to update the temp.otherwise when you were in traffic stopped it would read what ever temp in front of radiator is

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