I noticed today that I have a loose wire hanging down behind the front bumper on the drivers side of the car.... This used to be attached to a small black electrical box thingy that was in turn attached to the plastic protector / cover coming under the car from the wheel arch. Does anyone know what it is and what it does plz ? ( The black box has been ripped off and gone :-( )

Thanks in advance (again).

outside temp sensor? its located under the bumper and is a small rectangular type black box.

outside temp sensor? its located under the bumper and is a small rectangular type black box.

 

Cheers. Is this important mate ?

Why do I need a 'outside' temp sensor :confused:

You dont need it, as such - Its for displaying the outside temp on your Climate control display.

Phew. :D

Never noticed a temperature display :confused: Where is it :D

its below your cabin temp setting and if like mine its disconnected it should read -86 or something like that!

Not sure if it was this one, but I think they were removed on later models (or maybe it was the interior temp sensor?). I guess the external one would give you an idea of intake temperatures which would affect your power.

Not sure if it was this one, but I think they were removed on later models (or maybe it was the interior temp sensor?). I guess the external one would give you an idea of intake temperatures which would affect your power.

 

Got no display like that on mine . It's a 92 model, mate has a 93 and none on his either. :confused: :confused:

Then you have Series 2 onwards controls, which does not have it.

 

I did'nt think the S2 climate controls would have the Exernal Temp sensor....perhaps it requires it for the Climate control ECU. :confused:

 

Can anyone with a Series 2 car confirm if they have the External Temp sensor behind the front bumper ? It sits on the drivers side near the horn, about 2cm x 2cm, black with cable running of it.

Then you have Series 2 onwards controls, which does not have it.

 

I did'nt think the S2 climate controls would have the Exernal Temp sensor....perhaps it requires it for the Climate control ECU. :confused:

 

Can anyone with a Series 2 car confirm if they have the External Temp sensor behind the front bumper ? It sits on the drivers side near the horn, about 2cm x 2cm, black with cable running of it.

yep s2 here with no outside temp reading but still got black box behind bumper,and before you ask yes ive got seat belts on body and velour interior so ime as confused as you :confused: