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Ambient Air Temp Sensor-- 2 of them?

Old Jul 7, 2023 | 04:32 PM
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My 2011 XK's display screen shows temperatures of mid-80s F (26 C)which is great; however, I live in Arizona where it currently is 105 F today (41 C)!

Searching previous posts I found information on two separate references to AAT sensors locations: under the front bumper and under the left outside mirror. I can touch the one under the mirror; the other, according to the manual, requires removing the front bumper to access.

Is it true that there are two sensors? If so, what is the function of each one?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2023 | 05:44 AM
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This is an interesting problem. I wonder if the problem I'm having could be similar. I live in NH and maybe 3 or 4 times a year the displayed temp will be 0 deg when it is 60 or 70 deg outside. After about 5 or 10 minutes the correct temp will be displayed. The 0 deg indication goes away and will return on what appears to be at a random interval which might be 1 day or 1 month later. The air conditioner/heating system appears to ignore the incorrectly displayed temp because the "auto" setting does not kick in max heat even when the temp display is 0 deg. It is not a functional problem, just an annoyance that I would like to correct.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2023 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by saajaguarx
This is an interesting problem. I wonder if the problem I'm having could be similar. I live in NH and maybe 3 or 4 times a year the displayed temp will be 0 deg when it is 60 or 70 deg outside. After about 5 or 10 minutes the correct temp will be displayed. The 0 deg indication goes away and will return on what appears to be at a random interval which might be 1 day or 1 month later. The air conditioner/heating system appears to ignore the incorrectly displayed temp because the "auto" setting does not kick in max heat even when the temp display is 0 deg. It is not a functional problem, just an annoyance that I would like to correct.
Your 0 degree reading is a known issue, and there is a TSB about it. Think it just requires a software update to correct it.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2023 | 04:49 PM
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I had the same issue .Solved when I changed the mirror sensor.You will find many threads about this issue.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2023 | 05:18 AM
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Thank-you KJ07XK on the reference to the TSB. I found TSB JTB00065 ver 2 updated 6 November 2007. Sure enough, it covers my VIN. I'm setting up an appointment at the dealer next week as 59F deg days are sure to arrive in the next 2 months. I have also attached a copy to this message in case anyone else needs to reference the TSB.
 
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