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Old 11th August 2019, 19:58   #1
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Starts car up today,and looking at extrernal temperature it is showing - 30c,and the rear window de frost is on,tried battery reset for around 1hr but no change,app any info.Tom.:
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Old 11th August 2019, 20:12   #2
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Could be a broken wire in the sensor wiring behind the bumper or a dead temp sensor.

(I have a few new ones in stock if its the sensor that's goosed)
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Old 11th August 2019, 20:19   #3
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Could be a broken wire in the sensor wiring behind the bumper or a dead temp sensor.

(I have a few new ones in stock if its the sensor that's goosed)
Thanks for info,where is the sensor located so I can check,Tom.
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Old 12th August 2019, 08:01   #4
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Thanks for info,where is the sensor located so I can check,Tom.
It’s located behind the front bumper grill in the middle, if you need a working one just drop me a pm
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Old 16th August 2019, 16:31   #5
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Starts car up today,and looking at extrernal temperature it is showing - 30c,and the rear window de frost is on,tried battery reset for around 1hr but no change,app any info.Tom.:
Fitted a new sensor,supplied by Trikey and problem solved,thanks to Andy,and Mickey Boy.Tom.
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