2002 Lincoln LS A/C malfunction

2002 LINCOLN LS
69,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MYSPACEDOTMOM
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Our A/C qiuit working...we checked relays and fuses..everything is fine. We figured out that the display is showing the exterior temp. as 10F/12C, and the owner's manual says A/c will not operated if outside temp is below 2C. Well the outside temp is 70F, so obviously there is a problem, but we don't know how to fix it. Is there a reset button or some way to reset the outside temp gauge? We have tried everything we can think of. Please help
Oct 3, 2008 at 5:51 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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There is no reset button for outside temp. Have the BCM scanned for codes to se if it has stored a fault in the temp sensor or circuit.Could be a bad/dirty temp sensor. All my locator says is right front of engine compartment. Here is a pic, not sure if it will help.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/1639_lincoln_1.jpg

Oct 3, 2008 at 6:55 PM
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MYSPACEDOTMOM
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thank you so much for your quick response. We will try what you suggested. Thanks again.
Oct 3, 2008 at 7:39 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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If you can locate the sensor, try cleaning it off with alcohol and a Q-tip, it may help it read more accurate
Oct 4, 2008 at 7:41 AM