Outside temp incorrect!!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by thomas goddard, Sep 22, 2013.

  1. thomas goddard

    thomas goddard Junior Member

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    My outside temp readout seems to be stuck at 61-64 degrees and that won't allow the auto select to come on if I have it set at say 72 degrees. It has been working really great up till about a week ago. Any ideas guys?
     
    #1 thomas goddard, Sep 22, 2013
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    Bad OAT sensor?
     
    #2 skwcrj, Sep 22, 2013
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    The sensor is in front of the radiator and behind the front bumper grill. You can remove the plastic cover just in front of the radiator and get a good view of the sensor. Check the sensor to be sure it is clean and dry. Then check the electrical connector to the sensor.

    If both are good then probably a bad sensor as indicated above.
     
    #3 jdcollins5, Sep 22, 2013
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    Moved from the technical forum to the proper sub forum.
     
    #4 Paradox, Sep 22, 2013
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    It might be tied into emission controls. Either way, both the basic and emission warranties are minimum 36 months or 36K miles.

    (No harm in learning what the problem might be, just saying.)
     
    #5 Mendel Leisk, Sep 22, 2013
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    Thanks for the input, I have my 1st scheduled maintance next month and will let Toyota service reps fix the problem.
     
    #6 thomas goddard, Sep 22, 2013
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