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Old 08-13-07, 01:41 PM
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my out side temp shows inacurate readings 4 or 5 degrees higher than the proper readings are what can i do to make it give the proper reading and where is it located,, thanks
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the temp sensor is under the front bumper right under the car so it's going to have a higher temp due to the road being hot
Old 08-13-07, 06:51 PM
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For many driving applications it is probably more important to know the road surface temp than the air temperature 4 or 5 feet above the ground. Whether in near freezing weather or desert heat, I prefer to know what my contact patches are up against.
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Originally Posted by tbrdb0b
my out side temp shows inacurate readings 4 or 5 degrees higher than the proper readings are what can i do to make it give the proper reading and where is it located,, thanks
You can replace the sensor but the next one can be off as well. Best is to do mental math.

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Here you go as far as the location and welcome to Club Lexus.
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