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Re: S70 Ambient Temperature Sensor Fix

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Re: S70 Ambient Temperature Sensor Fix

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One must consider the temperature of asphalt on a hot, sunny, summer day. It's going to far exceed the ambient air temperature. This sensors are simply just too low to the ground, and to close to the engine bay and radiator. This is why many car manufacturers have relocated them to the mirrors.
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Post by abscate »

Old thread alert

My driveway routinely reaches 130F in full sun in summer.
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