Outside air temperature sensor component description - GF83.57-P-4000SX

MODEL 221.0/1, 216.3 up to Model Year 08 

Illustrated on model 221 

Fig 1: Outside Air Temperature Sensor - Illustrated On Model 221

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Location 

The temperature sensor is located in the left front in the bumper.

Task 

Recording the outside air temperature.

Function 

The temperature sensor changes its resistance depending on the outside air temperature. It is discretely read in by the front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1).