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Jul 17, 2007 | 06:41 AM

khezik

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External temp sensor location

[sm=badbadbad.gif]Hi all,

I did a search for this but was only able to find results for the X-type. My 01 3.0 S-type keeps registering an external temp of 127 degrees F. sometimes if it sits for a while it'll read 125. I'm assuming its the external temp sensor but I have no idea where its located.

I'm wondering if its loose and maybe dangling in the engine compartment hence registering such high temps and slightly lower when the car sits for a bit.

On the X-type its located near the front tow hook but I couldn't find it on the S. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Alex

Jul 17, 2007 | 08:42 AM

rivs

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RE: External temp sensor location

it is by the radiator you need to remove the radiator splash shield, and then the rad lower cowl.So your sensor may well be touching the radiator I'd guess

Jul 22, 2007 | 05:38 PM

khezik

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RE: External temp sensor location

Any help on where under the lower cowl or what the sendor looks like, Theres a bunch of connections around the radiator. Also there is a plug with a grey plastic plug looking thing taped to the very top of the radiator, it looks like factory taping as it is very neat looking....any ideas? thanks!

Jul 23, 2007 | 02:47 AM

12RM

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RE: External temp sensor location

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ORIGINAL: khezik

[sm=badbadbad.gif]Hi all,

I did a search for this but was only able to find results for the X-type. My 01 3.0 S-type keeps registering an external temp of 127 degrees F. sometimes if it sits for a while it'll read 125. I'm assuming its the external temp sensor but I have no idea where its located.

I'm wondering if its loose and maybe dangling in the engine compartment hence registering such high temps and slightly lower when the car sits for a bit.

On the X-type its located near the front tow hook but I couldn't find it on the S. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Alex

The external temp' sensor can be found by looking up from under the front number plate, it's located on the back of the beam at the front of the car. The device is shaped like a spark plug and you will see the bottom of it which is cone shaped. Just pull down to remove it from the connector, Â£5 from the dealer.
My car had the same fault, high external readings, seems it's a common fault.
Hope this helps.