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Old 03-05-2014, 10:00 AM
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So the temperature reading on my Homelink was 140*F on a cold winter day. It still isn't giving me correct readings. It might say 60* when it's only 40* out. It's all over the place really. Something is obviously wrong with the thermostat. How can I fix this?
 
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Old 03-05-2014, 10:19 AM
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It should be the ambient temp sensor in front of the radiator. Maybe it is unplugged? Fell off where it is supposed to be mounted? Just needs to be replaced.
 
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Old 03-05-2014, 10:29 AM
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Where exactly is the ambient temp sensor behind the radiator?
 
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Old 03-05-2014, 10:44 AM
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Hopefully this helps. I'm nowhere near my Monte to show a real picture

 
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Old 03-05-2014, 12:03 PM
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It's easy to find the sensor. You can work with it from up top or underneath. To go from up top, remove the long plastic shroud cover. Chibi's diagrams are spot on. It's a small sensor.
 
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Old 03-05-2014, 08:20 PM
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Is it the thing attached to the wire in the picture?
 
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Old 03-05-2014, 09:54 PM
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In the pic, it's item #1. When you look for it, it's a small black plastic sensor that should be held in with a plastic pin.
 
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