Compass/Temperature Sensor
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Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Compass/Temperature Sensor
My 94 XJ has the overhead console and would like to know how I can check my outside sensor. The ouside temp seems to be 10 to 12 degrees off. Thank you.
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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
The temp sensor is somewhere in the grill or under the front bumper. It's a variable resistor and can be replaced. My 97 ZJ was about 12* off, but my 2000 WJ is + or - 1*.
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Out of curiosity. Hotter or colder? If hotter maybe where it is positioned. In my '00 mine is attached to the lower radiator support. When I first installed the overhead console, did not come with one, was wondering if it would be off being where it is located. But is within reason IMO.
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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
I don't remember if it was hotter or colder, BUT the one on my WJ is clipped to the back of the grill support in front of the A/C condenser about 6" from the condenser itself. It will pick up some heat from the radiator if parked for a while, but drops back down as soon as you start driving.
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