Outside air temperature sensor, component description - GF83.57-P-4000MCC

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MODEL 451.3/4

Location

The temperature sensor is located at the left below the front crossmember.

Fig 1: Locating Outside Temperature Display Temperature Sensor

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Task

The temperature sensor records the temperature of the outside air and forwards this information as an electrical signal to the instrument cluster (A1).

Function

The temperature sensor changes its resistance depending on the outside air temperature.