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Anonymous Posted on Feb 28, 2012

Where is the ambient temperature sensor located on the 1999 grand cherokee laredo

The overhead display give the direction but no temp. It says open circuit, so I figure the sensor is gone or non functioning. The vehicle was involved in an accident with front end damage. It might have been damaged at that time.

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  • Anonymous Feb 28, 2012

    It is not the temperature sending unit for the gauge on the dash. It is for the ambient temperature for the outside temp. It is the sensor that produces the reading on the overhead display next to the direction of travel.

  • Anonymous Feb 28, 2012

    The answer from Tanya was incorrect. I think she meant the sending unit for the dash board gauge. It is the sensor for the outsde temperature in the overhead console.

  • Anonymous Dec 11, 2012

    I have fixed the problem and sold the jeep. The ambient temp. sending unit is located behind the grill in front of the condenser and radiator. Thank you folks!

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Ambient temperature sensor located behind front grille mounted to bracket on the radiator.

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I believe on a 1999 it's in the t-stat housing.The sensor on the back of the motor is not there on a 1999. It was incorperated into the t-stat sensor. 96 and older models have the temp sending unit on top of the head on driver side in rear

Testimonial: "Thank u anyway. I think you were talking about the temp sending unit for the gauge on the dash. I need the ambient outdoor sensoe from the overhead console"

  • Anonymous Feb 28, 2012

    lyle your right... my apologies....

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