How about moving that sensor into the front right fender? That way it's isolated from wind, sun,
engine heat, and such...
Just a thought, I haven't even looked to see if it's feasable...
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Nate, Ogden UT
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Forest Green 00 Dakota CC 4X4, 5-speed, LSD, 3.92 Rear, 4.7L/287ci, Extang BlackMax Tonneau
A.K.A. - "Dusty"
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>Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 08:19:03 -0800
>From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
>Subject: DML: RE: ambient thermometer
>
>On the 2000's, it's located on the yoke that's in between your right
>headlamp and the radiator. It's a sensor with a small cable running to it.
>It's bolted to the yoke before the grill. It's a variable resistor type
>sensor powered by a 5-volt circuit from the CCD, the results of which go to
>your overhead console. Temperature readings can become inaccurate if you're
>sitting in stop-and-go traffic as there is no airflow to keep the engine air
>from hitting it. This may be more evident for you folks that removed that
>rubber pad in the front to allow more airflow for your intake.
>
>Ron
>00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
>For modifications see my DML Profile
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