Outside temperature sensor

FLYING BANANA · 2nd March 2020, 11:00

Is this easily replaced? The outside temperature reading on the dashboard keeps dropping back to -30 then gradually works it’s way back to the proper temperature before returning to -30. It’s on Banana.

vitesse · 2nd March 2020, 11:39

Yes, easiest to remove the bumper although you could probably manage by removing the undertray.

Regards

bl52krz · 2nd March 2020, 12:57

Hi Bob. There should only be one temp sensor on Banana. I think from memory it’s domed in shape. Just clicks into the lower part of the bumper behind the spot/fog light area. Just need the under cover off to get to it.There are two for the diesel. The other one is for the fbh activation when it’s cold enough to trigger it.

T-Cut · 2nd March 2020, 13:28

If not done already, I'd suggest checking the wiring/connector to the sensor. From your description, it seems to me the sensor works when the power is available. Sensors are usually very robust.

TC

dattrike · 2nd March 2020, 14:04

Check the connector on the sensor itself, also the connector to the right of the car (with bumper off, it's easier) when standing in front of the car, both of mine showed blue verdigris. a good clean with contact cleaner and a stiff brush, then Vaseline sorted my -30 problem.

trikey · 3rd March 2020, 18:41

Ill pop a new one in the post for you Bob.

FLYING BANANA · 3rd March 2020, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Ill pop a new one in the post for you Bob.

Gosh! Thank you Andy. Let me know the cost please?

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2nd March 2020, 11:39	#2
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,528 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	Yes, easiest to remove the bumper although you could probably manage by removing the undertray. Regards

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,751 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	If not done already, I'd suggest checking the wiring/connector to the sensor. From your description, it seems to me the sensor works when the power is available. Sensors are usually very robust. TC