Can this sensor, if bad or cut affect engine temperature or cluster needle in any way?
Apr 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Ambient temperature sensor?
2005 BMW 325
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Hi,
If you are referring to the outside ambient air temperature sensor, no, it wouldn't affect the engine temperature or cluster gauge. The outside ambient temperature sensor is connected with a separate ground (analog ground) and a sensor line (analog positive) to the instrument cluster and functions in an on/off every minute.
What is happening with the vehicle? Are you having an overheating issue?
Let us know.
Take care,
Joe
If you are referring to the outside ambient air temperature sensor, no, it wouldn't affect the engine temperature or cluster gauge. The outside ambient temperature sensor is connected with a separate ground (analog ground) and a sensor line (analog positive) to the instrument cluster and functions in an on/off every minute.
What is happening with the vehicle? Are you having an overheating issue?
Let us know.
Take care,
Joe
Apr 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
turned out one of the upper hoses going to the expansion tank wasn't fully in and leaking. Thanks
Apr 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Apr 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM