temperature gauge off

[marynraven]

My temp gauge that reads the outside temp is waaaaay off. Does anyone know where the sensor is and how I could possibly fix it or do I have to take it to the dealership? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Oh yeah, because of this wonderful little problem, I've had problems in the winter with trying to heat the car and problems in the summer with trying to cool the car. Being 7 months pregnant in the summer with a barely working a/c isn't something I'm enjoying...

[TJM]

'95 - '99 it should be under front bumper in the space where the air is drawn into the radiator, drivers side. A little sensor on a bracket mounted to cross brace (very susceptible to woodchuck impact).

[marynraven]

Thanks for the reply. Do you know where I would buy a replacement, and how I would replace it?

[TJM]

check connections first - a woodchuck @ 75 mph disconnected mine - used a wire-tie to repair the broken bracket and just plugged it back in.

if you need new its prob a dealer part or boneyard.

simple unplug (release the tab) and pug in installation - i don't remember the bracket (screw-on, clip-on?) it was gone.