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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 10:05 AM
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Hello, can someone please tell me what is supposed to be attached the ps cooler? That piece on top with the wire coming out of it.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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Hello, can someone please tell me what is supposed to be attached the ps cooler? That piece on top with the wire coming out of it.
Outside temp sensor.
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Outside temp sensor.
Yes sir +1 outside temp sensor it is!
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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Yes sir +1 outside temp sensor it is!
Thanks guys, Is this used in engine control at all or just for the indication on the dash? Mine appears to have been severed.
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My understanding is just temp gage.. is your gage working? if so, I'm wrong
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My understanding is just temp gage.. is your gage working? if so, I'm wrong
It is a bit optimistic actually.
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yeah, thats the ambient air temperature prod. It reads and displays the exterior air temp and helps in controlling the climate controls on the inside.
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Thanks guys, Is this used in engine control at all or just for the indication on the dash? Mine appears to have been severed.
AC probably won't turn on.
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AC probably won't turn on.
Well great that takes care of two things! I tried the A/C yesterday and noticed it wasn't cold, even tried to charge it. Thanks again.
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Mine has decided that it was cold enough to snow, then came back to reality that it was 70, but it swings wildly at random times. Looks like a small animal gnawed on it!!
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